24 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1905
Page
1
The Sadalia weekly Conservator quotes editorials urging direct voter influence, praises local finances, and endorses Prof. G L Coleman for Pettis County school superintendent. It notes fiscal strength, prudent management, and calls for continued conservative leadership to sustain Sedalia’s credit and public services. It warns against infringing on others’ rights and cautions against constant wrangling.
An official notice announces Prof. G L Coleman as a candidate for re election to the office of Superintendent of Pettis County schools. The contest hinges on the voters at the annual school officers election to be held on April 4th.
A $1600 auction at Thom as Berry farm two miles south of Leryn featured Johnnie H. Jones, a newer farmer, selling horses and logs with top county stock. Several purchases by Black farmers aim for the Lafayette Co Colored Fair next August. Dinner hosted by Mrs. Jones and Mesdames Bell Morehead Johnson and Jones.
Misses Edon and Stella Jones lament the loss of Mr Jones a valued community member who purchased land near Warrensburg and hoped for better opportunities as a landowner. The Sedalia Weekly Conservator urges subscriptions to stay connected and content with the paper.
Somerville Journal presents a cautionary quote from an anonymous author urging restraint in speech. It notes that thinking twice before speaking often preserves value, suggesting that quietness prevents loss in most situations. The item appears as a short editorial or feature blurb.
Last Saturday the death angel visited the Rev. Oliver York at his home after a two year struggle with dropsy. A respected community figure and faithful Christian, he leaves a wife and two children. Funeral services were held at Taylor's Chapel under the Masonic Fraternity with Rev. Richard Davis. a large audience attended. The Conservator offers condolences and lauds his exemplary life.
Personal health notes and visits from Malta Bend residents. Mrs Mactiv Dixen prostrated with rheumatism for days. Mr Fred Greer and his mother attended Taylor Chapel Sunday evening. Miss Emma Juxton visiting Malta Bend ordered Fletcher Conservator restored to health. Mrs Williams mother of Josephine Williams ill near town. Susie Jods te ter Zephyr and others plan to stay at college. Mrs Elle Richardson relapsed and remains very ill. Central Missouri Conference to convene in St Louis March Std. W C T U contest and musicale at Taylor's Chapel Sunday Eve Feb 28 to aid the pastor, admission ten cents. Dr Dogan of Wiley University Marshall Texas praised for building a school. Miss Mattie Luther from Houstonia Missouri returned from Kansas City.
Wanted trustworthy major woman to manage business in this county and adjoining territory for well established home of solid financial standing. $20.00 weekly salary with expenses paid by headquarters. Position permanent, previous experience not essential. No investment required. Enclose self addressed envelope. Address Manager, 10 Commo Black, Chen Til
Reverend W J DeBoy of Fayette reports his family well while abroad on church business. Visitors include Professor Woodson Portal from Sweet Springs and Dr J M Harris performing surgeries. Miss Bessie Dorsey arrives to enter Lincoln School from West Virginia Colored Institute. Oscar Price tours town after studying in Nashville and Walden University students attend winter sessions.
The Enid Oklahoma Daily Star letter jokes about bread and gloves as a humorous aside from a newly married lady kneading bread with gloves. It mocks subscribers behind on payments and hints the editor may need bread without anything if payups lag. The piece uses local humor and casual tone.
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