Noted Juror Lewis Lindsay Dies in Richmond
Lewis Lindsay former slave and juror who helped try Jefferson Davis has died in Richmond Virginia at his home. Lindsay a key figure in Reconstruction and a member of the Usherwood convention helped frame Virginia’s constitution and served in the state legislature. In later years he sold papers on Richmond streets as publishers warned of subscription renewal rules and mailing eligibility under new postal regulations.
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Jefferson Davis
Louis Lindsey
Richmond
Viginia
Stroomon
Virginia
Peron
Lewis Lindsay
Jefferson Daye
Lindsay
Grant
Jeffexson Vis
Usherwood
Postal order affects publishers and subscriptions
The Postmaster General in Washington issued new postal laws effective January 1 that will impact publishers nationwide. The rule restricts extending credit to subscribers beyond one year, affecting publishers of weekly newspapers and others aiming to operate within legitimate and honorable lines.
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Postmaster-General
Washngton
D. C
United States
Two Called to Rest Margaret Anderson and Jordan Henderson
In Houstonia Missouri a good woman Margaret Anderson died January 21 1908 at age 66. She left ten children seven surviving along with three sisters one brother and fifteen grandchildren. Her husband Jordan Henderson died two weeks earlier. Both died of pneumonia and were lifelong church supporters.
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Margaret Anderson
Houstonia
Jordan Henderson
Henderson
Saline Co
God
Methodist Episcopal Church
The Rebellion of Jackie and the Fourth of July
A clusters of family dynamics unfold around Jackie Perham and cousin James on a Southern Fourth of July. Jack rebels against strict dress rules and city manners, fighting with his cousin and breaking the pristine look, while adults debate firm parenting. The piece closes with a village reminiscence on changing hotel names.
Centaur Notes Parish News and Visitors
Mr W. Green visited Clayton on business Friday and Saturday. Mrs Geo Brown and Chas Jefferson are on our sick list. B H Brown the Elmwood grocer spent Sunday with his parents. Ophelia Lizzie Rollins and Gracie Frazier visited Miss Gertrude Taylor of Chesterfield. Hattie Shackleford left Friday for a few days with Mrs Rankin in St Louis. Elder J W Ranke administered the sacrament to Mt Pleasant Baptist Church members assisted by Bilder Boen of St Louis. Abraham Williams and wife of Clayton Cas Edward and son of Creve Cour Lake and David Green of Pattonville attended service Sunday.
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Geo, Brown
Chas. Jefferson
Ophelia and
Lizzie Rollins
Gracie Frazier
Gertrude Taylor
Chesterfield
Hattie Shackleford
Mrs. Rankin
Wash St
St. Louis
Missouri
J. W. Ranke
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
Bilder Boen
Abraham Williams
Clayton
Cas
Edward
Creye Cour Lake
David Green
Pattonville
Alarming Speech On George Popley Fears Illness
Fragmentary dialogue shows Mrs. Popley describing George's loss of appetite and approaching illness while Mr. Popley responds with a dismissive remark about the poor state. The garbled text suggests a domestic quarrel-like exchange signaling concern over health.
Obituary Tribute to a Devoted Father and Neighbor
A hometown funeral narrative honors a father of ten, seven surviving children, describing his lifelong charity and readiness to help. Loved ones recall tears, faith, and the belief that he rests in God’s will, not truly dead but in blessed repose amid prayers and memories.
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Aunt Mat
Jack
James
Compunn
J. A. Robinson
Local church notices and marriages in Roanoke area
Rev F D Wells of Roanoke Me worshiped at Grants Chapel Sunday evening. Mrs Cee W Reeves of Marshall Mo visited her son H T Reeves and wife. Grant Chapel Ladies Aid held a successful entertainment. Baptist sewing circle sang a program. President Fanny Hughes praised as cultured. Rev G W Harvey assigned to New Franklin Circuit. Arthur Moss and Miss George Rija Ray wed Jan 9 at M I Church parsonage. Sodonia Henderson Evangelist led services at Grant Chapel Jan 26.
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F. D. Wells
Roanoke Me
Grants Chapel
The
Baptist Church
Fanny Hughes
Arthur Moss
Geo
Rija Ray
M. I. Church
Sodonia Henderson
Chicago
Crant Chapel
Evangelis
Public duties questioned in fragmentary note
A fragmentary line questions dedication in public duties, implying scrutiny of conduct. The text hints at perceived failures and emphasizes prominence of certain duties, though details remain unclear. Named individuals or precise events are not evident in the readable portion.
Appointment of Grand Officers In St Louis Lodge Fray
Grand Chancellor A W of St Louis issues demotion and appoints new grand officers to hold over until the Grand Court meeting in Sedalia next July. Officers named include Cora A Conway, Mattie A Gilree, Arsania M Williams, Jennie C Irving, Mary L Rolen, Sequenia Davis, Dora B Riley, Lettie Clark and others with addresses in St Louis and Kansas City. The piece ends by querying the fate of the Supreme Worthy Counsellor.
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A. W
St. Lonia
Cora A. Conway
Mattie A. Gilree
Deede
Arsania M. Williams
Jennie C. Irving
Mary L. Rolen
Sequenia Davis
Dora B. Riley
Grand Court
Sedalia
Theresa M. Johnson
Semple Avenue
St. Louis
Rebecca B. Burns
Grand Register of Deeds
Joqhin
Minnie M. Rees
Lawton Avenue
S. A. Collins
Hickory ‘Street
V. Blige M
Curtiss Tripreme
Jeplie
Jame L. Coubs
Kansas City
Selema Sexton
Market St
Grand Chancell
Councellor
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Cee, W. Reeves
Marshal, Mo
H. T. Reeves
Ladies Aid Society of
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G. W. Harvey
New Franklin
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