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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1908
Page
1
An earnest verse piece recalls a faded memory and a lost romance. The speaker laments time and distance yet cherishes the memory of a past beloved, imagining whether future souls might meet again.
Alf Wheeler the progressive tensorial artist adds a fine bathroom with hot and cold water at 103 North Lamine. No need to be dirty now when you can bathe for a reasonable price. Call and see him.
The 4th quarterly conference of Saint James's Chapel M E Church Clinton was held with Rev W Smith presiding. Reports showed progress, funds raised, two aged ladies joined, five students at George R College Sedalia, and a unanimous resolution praising Rev William Divers's methods. The Presiding Elder lauded the church and noted new electric lights. James W Jackson, Reporter.
The narration recalls a church day marked by orderly grounds, exquisite choir music, and three masterful sermons by the Presiding Elder. Communicants partook in the Lord's Supper as heartfelt recollections of Calvary flooded minds, followed by an Epworth League session and a Love Feast that stirred loud testimonies and fiery praise from believers and even many sinners.
Progressive Church in Fayette Missouri reports a four week revival ending with 112 conversions and 97 join the church. The effort raised 275 dollars 50 cents led by Rev M C Cavines of Lockhart Texas with pastor Rev W J DeBoe at St Paul Chapel M E Church.
Cost to defense 225000 dollars and 600? thousand to prosecution 876000 dollars for first trial. Talesman cost 336. Eight days to choose jury and seventy seven days to finish. Second trial shows defense cost 1 ee and state 76000 with talesman 3000 and several garbled figures.
Dr. Washington urges African Americans to broaden work beyond traditional roles, citing self reliance and thrift. He recalls Joe Gans’ confidence, urging readers north or south to expand occupations, educate themselves, and erode loafer stereotypes for progress.
Raleigh dispatches from Newborn describe an early morning attack on Mrs. S. L. Buck by two White men who asked for lodging and, upon finding her husband absent, dragged her into a room and assaulted her. The town is enraged by the incident and authorities pursue details.
A Houston Post quip questions a husband’s care when his wife weeps. The reply jokes that if she does not cry, it often requires buying a new dress for comfort. The playful exchange reflects domestic humor and social mores of the era.
A brief public notice appeals to subscribers to pay their due subscriptions today. The call emphasizes honesty and prompt action to maintain service.
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