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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1907
Page
4
The Knights of Pythias claims over 4,000 members in the state and outlines four departments. Subordinate Lodges care for the sick bury the dead and support families. Uniform Rank provides military education for young men. Ladies Courts educate wives widows and daughters. Endowment pays thousands annually to widows and heirs of deceased knights.
Missouri jurisdiction outlines endowment plans for Knights of Pythias with sick dues and death endowment, detailing amounts and a call to join. Grand Chancellor A W Llod promotes the organization from 3257 Pine Street, St. Louis.
Mrs Hannibal Heath and her young sons Irvin and Harrison visit her mother Mrs Harrison Green and other relatives in Clayton. Mr and Mrs Geo Anderton die visiting in Clayton. Chas Rollins and E Rollins of Clayton visit Lewis Rollins and wife. Jessie Hubbard and Chris Williams with Lilly White attend church. Willie Anderson travels to St Louis for work. B H Brown sold $90 worth of fine hogs last week. He is a hustler.
In Kansas City sisters led by Janie L. Combs met at 1734 Grand Ave to organize a Calanthean club named Harmony Club Officers elected include Janie L. Combs president Lillie Johnson vice president Pinky Jones recording secretary Fannie M. Moss corresponding secretary Elviaro Foster treasurer Dr J E Dibble instructor Emma Cunningham orator Lulu Lester senior maid Mahalia Smith junior maid Janie Johnson escort Narcy Marshall herald Finney Clla Ridly 8 Dibble Trustees to meet again on the fourth Wednesday each month
Willis Pugh and Hester Pugh are mentioned with illness and schooling at Lincoln Institute. The Conservator appeals for subscriptions as a defender of the race. Miss Artie Jacobs’s upcoming marriage is noted for Feb 20 at her home. Fire at Manson Fields’ home caused little damage. Lincoln School progress, patrons ill health, and marriages of Paul Martin and Mrs Jane Ewing are listed. Lodge notices across multiple chapters detail meetings and officers. Aimelia Jacobs returns from Menefee visit. various chancellor commanders and keepers named in monthly schedules.
Directory lists Missouri lodges of the Pythian order meeting monthly at eight o clock. It includes names of chancellors commanders keepers of records and seals with lodge locations in St Louis Kansas City Springfield and other towns.
In Des Moines six churches evangelized the city with Dr Chapman and 24 preachers visiting homes. Dr Leroy Butler led a meeting in the colored district with 1300 or more joining churches. Only four of six colored churches joined, and officers organized the Colored District Union. A.M.E. pastor S Brooks and others hosted the event. Reverend Johnson presided over the union session. Also notes on Rey Abbott’s illness and church activities.
A note indicates Terrell is firmly included on the list, and preparations to meet her are underway. Event details or dates are not provided.
Lincoln Nebraska April house passes two cent fare measure by 90 to 0 with emergency clause. bill moves to governor for signature and immediate effect upon approval.
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