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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1906
Page
2
Christmas is past and New Year brings hopeful resolves. The piece cautions that words mean little without action and warns against lingering on old habits. It urges restraint, steady effort, and visible change to prove genuine improvement.
Obituary notes the death of Rev J J Clark longtime pastor of St John’s M E Church Lexington Mo after 30 years of religious service spanning Kansas and the West. He led with conviction, leaving a spotless record and a large family. The piece reflects on his life, character, and impact on the community and church. It also comments on local civic matters and Republican views, urging transparency in Negro enterprises and support for prudent city governance. The notice blends tributes with opinion on political and social issues of the era.
A garbled notice discusses attendance policy for home instruction and school attendance. It mentions exemptions by the court, distance allowances for rural children, and warnings against slight infractions, urging compliance and progress.
General O. O. Howard, founder of Howard University, spoke in Cedar Rapids about the Negro question. He dismissed claims of a growing Negro race and argued higher education benefits the community, calling the problem largely a white concern and urging religious fellowship with Black Americans.
Mrs Nannie Revis returned from Boonville, Dr R Leon Hill of Boonville has begun a practice here. Ollie Henderson and William left Friday for Sedalig lant. Mrs C G Byée returned from a business trip to Boonville Wednesday morning. Prof E Redd, principal, is noted in a fragmented line.
James Henderson of Kansas City on business last Sunday evening. Dri G. W Brown of Glasgow called here this week to see Pt J Grahamy who is seriously ill. Reverend J. Southgate spoke at the church and Easter services announced.
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