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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
2
Sedalia Weekly Conservator announces staff roles and departments including Huston editor publisher and advertising manager. It lists rates One Year One Dollar Six Months sixty five cents and invites correspondents and agents across Central Missouri.
A Missouri party editorial urges Republicans to fund and respect their own race and German, Negro journalists and partisan papers before seeking support from enemy outlets. It argues victory requires Negro and German votes, warns self serving candidates, and calls for fair treatment of race journals as professional voices in campaigns.
The Supreme Convention of the Royal Sons and Daughters of Frederick Douglass begins its first biennial session at the Douglass Home and Industrial Building at 10:00 a.m. on August 10. A large turnout is anticipated. Thursday features a program at Empire Hall with many distinguished persons slated to appear, including President J. H. Garnett.
The Western Baptists College Ma con Missouri hosts a notable gathering with Prof H L Billups Sedalia Dr J T Caston Jefferson City C C Garris Clinton Rev W F Botts Carrollton Editor W H Huston Sedalia Miss S A Graham Lexington Prof W H Harrison Jefferson City and Prof J W Bions renowned musician present. On Saturday the 15th a Great Picnic on the Douglass Grounds features national speakers and other amusements. A Se d a lia vs Sweet Springs baseball game is set. Those seeking privileges should write Mr Fred Jackson Warrensburg Missouri.
A reminiscence recalls William H. Taft in Iloilo on Panay Island. Taft’s famed glad hand charm spreads cheer through locals as he shakes hands, shares heart talks, and roars with laughter after a carriage mishap with the small president. Alex Prujows notes Taft’s humane humor and practical rapport.
Pettis County voters learn Lon V. Ware is the Democratic nominee for treasurer. The announcement praises him as a congenial Christian gentleman respected in dealings, and notes strong party backing if his nomination is ratified, with broad support including among local African American citizens.
Mrs Johnson arrived back in town Tuesday night after a trip to St Louis.
Authorized notice names George W. Anamosa and W. A. Fast as candidates for representative in the General Assembly. Both entries seek endorsement in the Republican primary on August 4, with Pettis County represented by Fast. The statements reflect official announcements from local political authorities.
Grater Sepatia No. 42 of Sedalia Missouri holds meetings on the first and third Thursdays monthly at 8 o'clock in the D O H Hall 108 East Main Street W H Huston Box 94 Chancellor Commander S B Moore Hoffman Building keeper of records and seal Polar STAR Lodge No 60 Versailles Missouri meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 8 o'clock in its Castle Hall on Fisher Street Co W White chancellor commander E W Fowler keeper of records and seal
Harvey D. Dow seeks endorsement as candidate for the office subject to the Republican Primary on August 4. Charles W. Knox is a candidate for the nomination for Judge of the Eastern District of Pettis County subject to the GOP primary decision on August 4.
St Louis Lodge No 41 of the Pythian Hall at 3137 Pine Street meets the first and third Tuesdays at 8 pm. Officers listed include Commander William Yon of 1114 Morgan Street and Keeper of Records and Seal Charlies White of 1239 Morgan Street.
Lou V. Ware runs for Pettis County treasurer subject to the August Democratic primary decision.
Constable W. J. Houck runs for Sedalia township constable subject to the Republican primary on August 4. J. H. Kruse seeks the publican nomination in the same August 4 Republican primary.
LaFayette County prosecutors attorney A G Phetzing runs for prosecuting attorney, subject to Republican primary decision on August fourth.
Sheriff Charles A Rex announced his candidacy for sheriff in LaFayette County, outlining plans for crime reduction and community policing. Rex emphasized experience, local ties, and commitment to public safety as key elements of his campaign strategy.
Annochor Lodge No 31 Cape Girardeau Mo holds regular meetings on the first and third Fridays each month in their castle hall at eight o'clock promptly. E W Hendricks chancellor commander A Reynolds keeper of records and seal, George Walls chancellor com Albert M Griver keeper of records and seal.
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