A Word From Iowa From Des Moines Pastor Johnson
Des Moines, May 31 1905 Rev Johnson writes from Des Moines praising interracial progress and church growth. He notes three funerals, marriages bridging races, and the finish of a two story brick church built by colored contractors valued at about 7500 with parsonage. He invites readers to June meetings, a concert, and plans to raise funds while ensuring delegates cover their own travel.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Sedatia Conservator
Frank Qually
Dollie Ayers
Hatier and Harrison Battle. Butler Dodgers to 17 1 Victory
A Saturday afternoon baseball game ended in a lopsided 17 to 1 victory for Butler over Hatier and Harrison after a nine inning struggle.
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Hatier
Harrison
Butler
Should a Young Lady Hold Her Escort's Hat
A Kansas City Star letter argues against women holding their escorts hats during church services. The writer condemns hat carrying as unfeminine etiquette and urges men to assist by handling their own belongings and assisting women with wraps and parcels.
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Kansas City Star
Funeral service for Thomas Simms at Mt Mariah Church
The funeral of Thomas Simms who died in rh 12th 65 will be at Mt Mariah Church on Sunday June 25. Reverends BP W Chester and A A Gilbert of Lexington, the latter from Waverly, will eulogize the memory of the deceased.
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Thomas Simms
Mt Mariah Church
Chester
A. A. Gilbert
Lexington
Waverly
Versailles Commencement Inspires Local Town Audience
Versailles Missouri June 3 The Washington School term ending June 2 held a top quality commencement with an Educational Sermon by Rev G W Watts DD a fine primary department program led by Miss Stella Christian and a large audience at Kraus Opera House. Editor Huston of Sedalia gave the commencement address and diplomas to Minnie Peat Smith Nannie L Ross Grace F Rogers Oliver M Hunter and Lincoln A Turner. An Alumni Banquet by Prof A H Wartis followed at St Paul M B Church auditorium, well attended.
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Versailles
Washington School
G. W. Watts
The
Baptist Church
Kraus
Huston
Sedalia
Board of Education
Minnie Peat
Smith Nannie L. Ross
Grace Fi
Rogers Oliver M. Hunter
Lincoln A. Turner
A. H. Wartis
St Paul M. B.church
Preparing for the La Fayette County Colored Fair
Leading spirits of the La Fayette County Colored Fair association begin the annual meeting on Higginsville Fair grounds to plan a larger premium distribution across departments. Organizers emphasize faster entry deadlines and wider western farmer interest.
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LaFayette County Colored Fair Association
Higginsville Mo
Pleasant visits and church notes in town this week
Mre Florence Davis of St Joseph visits relatives here this week along with Mrs Pane and KC granddaughter guest of Mets Minnie Webster. Mr and Mrs Frisby ill. Mrs Dorm Potts of Urich guests of Miss O Roysten Blox Muri of Sedalia was in town Sunday. Rev S Mitchell of Joplin visits. The 2nd Baptist church youth group organized a tie society last Tuesday. Decoration Day observed Tuesday with Colored citizens decorating graves. Rev T i Gardner preached here Sunday. A colt raised 750 last week aiding his work. Little Martha Smith on the wick list. Piof Perkins of Malta Bend visited Geo Hayes last week. Samuel Shannon family dined with Charity Cooper Sunday. Rev Monroe Jones preached at Sweet Springs Sunday.
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J. Will Jackson
P. KE
Jane
Br M.C. I. Mason
St. Joseph
Epworth
Ibis
S.S
E. L
Piof Perkins
Malta Bend
Geo Hayes
South Grove Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Edward Shannon and wife were guests of Mrs S Bolden this week. Mrs Ed Pollard enjoys a pleasant visit with Mrs Ella Smith. A baby boy was born to the wife of Johoson Steverson and is reported doing nicely. Emanuel Clay and wife visit cousin Ballie Stevenson. Mr and Mrs Barnes of KC moved in. Benjamin Buford suffered a serious accident after being kicked.
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Ed Pollard
Ella Smith
Johoson Steverson
Emanuel Clay
Ballie Stevenson
Mrs Barnes
Washington School Pupils Await Next Commencement Face
Prof. W. G. Smith of Sidalia led the musical section with skill as manager. The audience enjoyed an excellent program time and the Washington School pupils look forward to their upcoming commencement.
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W. G. Smith
Sidalia
Smith
Washington School
Local travelers attend church opening in Jefferson City
Mrs Mary Poindexter, Eirza Mankin, Misses Anna and Madge, and Master John Stapelton departed for Jeff City Saturday to attend the opening of a new church. Miss Laura Freeman of Marshall visits Mrs Martha Slaughter this week. Greene Poindexter and Misses Edna and Katy Cooper departed for Arrow Rock Sunday.
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Mary Poindexter
Eirza Mankin
Anna
Madge
John Stapelton
Jeff City
New Church
Laura Freeman
Marshall
Martha Slaughter
Greene Poindexter
Misses Edna
Katy Cooper
Arrow Rock
Sweetprings Notes and Local Social Updates
Eugene Bowles of KC visited friends here last week. Mrs tiede Johnson, long eminent in the community, is rapidly improving. Rey Ford spent Sunday in Odesa where the Baptist held their function. Kev Divers, after a pleasant visit with family, left Tuesday morning. Mrs Stella Abbott returned from Sedalia. The Clover Leaf Clubs entertainment for the church benefit was a success on Wednesday. Sue and Hannah Fieldsall served credit for their work.
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Rey Ford
Oedessa
The
Baptist
Clover Leaf Clubs
Th c Church
Sue
Hannah Fieldsal
Blackburn Ike Combs and family visit town on Sunday
Ike Combs and family spent Sunday in town while Mes Elisa Richardson, who had been very ill, is much better at this writing. Rev J W Rhodes filled his regular appointment here Sunday. Miss Sallie Blackburn of Sweet Springs visited Miss Mary Guthrie Sunday. Continued on page 2.
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Ike Combs
Mes
Elisa Richardson
Sallie Blackburn
Swee Springs
Mary Guthe
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. Johnson
Walker and Thompson, Proprietors
Ed. Pyle
East Main Street
Sedalia, Missouri
A. H W. Harris
Clinton
Florence Davis
St Joseph
Pane
Mets
Minnie Webster
Mrs Frisby
Dorm Potts
Urich
Miss.o. Roysten
Blox Muri
Our Town
Rev S Mitchell
Joplin
2Nd Baptist Church
T i Gardner
Martha Smith
Samuel Shannon
Charity Cooper
Monroe Jones
Sweet Springs
South Grove
Edward Shannon
S Bolden
Benjamin Buford
Cor Walters
Clifton Perry
North Lamine Street
Ewery
Meuschke
Meuschire
Shepherd's Cheek
H. W. Meuschke
Ohio
Moxes Green
J. W. Perry
Higginsville
Missouri
Sago
C. WH. Heynen
Pacific Depot
Sir Knights of Tabor
Eugene Bowles
Tiede Johnson
Kev Divers
Mra
Stella Abbott
Blackburn
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