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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1906
Page
2
Republican ticket lists RN Low for Representative THOMAS PAYNE for Sheriff Co W Daugherty for Recorder Walter P Morey for Collector WS Scott for Public Administrator John Pregge for Coroner CUY Tmusworth for Treasurer T T Viets and details of local offices.
A column reproduces Artur Diggs's graduating oration urging compulsory schooling to benefit both the child and the state. It credits Assemblyman E. E. Johnston for supporting stronger education laws and calls on Pettis county citizens to back perfected compulsory attendance measures to curb street loafing and forge useful citizens.
A brief editorial argues that politics offers no lasting benefit to Black voters as a distinct electoral element. It urges practical engagement driven by common sense and effort of body and mind, noting that few as yet are positioned as key political actors.
The article discusses minor public roles for Black people such as janitors policemen and deputy constables. It warns against using politics solely for offices yet notes potential gains through influence to secure legislation. It urges moving from street corner debate to productive labor in farms quarries and trades to improve standing and reduce corner philosophers.
Jefferson City reports the Central District Baptist Sunday school convention closed with strong spiritual and financial results. Notable was Prof Garnett of Lincoln Institute guiding an impactful institute. Officers elected include President Edward Ross and secretaries Julia Cooper and Hagar Cooper, with J W Miller as treasurer. The next meeting will be at Rocheport.
Dear Brethren this conference and convention should be made one of great interest to all who may attend. We cor dially request all the ministers the district to be present. Each local preacher exhorter class leader district stewards SS and Epworth League presidents be. Let us come with the intention of making this the best district convention in the history of the church. Let us come with prayer and praise in our hearts and songs on our lips. Yours for success. W H suits, P E.
The schedule lists events across multiple towns with dates in July August and September. Notable entries include Tar Reedsville Williamsburg Montgomery Forestelle Jonenburg Troy Ladonia Bowling Green Thompson Chapel Louisiana Springfield Saint Louis Union Memorial Bridgeton St Charles Baden Farmington Festus Fredericktown Poplar Bluff St Louis St Jamest and Lebanon.
Fredericksburg report notes Sunday June 24 trustee rally at the ME church with Rev J W Patton attending quarterly meeting in town. Rev B F Abbott travels to St Louis and St Louis district meeting, Prof J B Davis to St Louis and the North for summer, Ida Kemp and Rev Parks to Poplar Bluff for Sunday school convention. Parsonage repaired with plastering carpet and new furnishings. Rev J C Rice preached Sunday afternoon and collections reached 16.43.
Mrs Theressa M Johnson Grand Lecturer of Mo O C now lecturing in eastern Missouri and worshipping at venues will soon visit the western part Route and dates follow Exceptionally Low Rates to Brighter Possibilities The Southwest is the land of possibilities The opportune time is now while land is cheap The country is settling up If you purchase land now you will see a community of prosperous energetic men nearby who have seen brighter possibilities of the Southwest Along MK and T Ry line in Indian Territory Oklahoma and Texas vast areas of unimproved land Many openings in towns Also a free paper The Coming Country The trip Southwest exceedingly cheap Round trip tickets good for 30 days not more than one fare plus 2 00 From Chicago to San Antonio c g the rate is 25 From St Paul 27 50 From St Louis and Kansas City 20 00 The tickets permit stopovers by MK and 7 Ry If nearest agent cannot give rates write for information Gen Pass Agent MK and v Ry Wainright Edg St Louis SOUTHWEST Never trust a man unless it trusts you Sedalia District Central Missouri Conference The District Conference 8 and Epworth League convention will convene at Sedalia at Taylor Chapel August 22 25 1906
Announcement that C S Williams is the Democratic nominee for Pettis County recorder, subject to voters at the November election. Also includes listings of rail and goods sale terms for Los Angeles, San Francisco, Eureka Slings Arkansas and Chicago with return deadlines and contact info for full details.
A local notice advertises Coleman’s Ice Cream Parlor inviting ladies and gentlemen to visit the shop for treats. The fragment notes a welcoming call to patrons without listing events or specifics.
The Literary Congress of the Fifth Episcopal District AME will meet at Allen Chapel Kansas City July 5 to 8 with prominence from the West. The committee seeks 500 delegates. pastors to ensure church representation. Accommodations 75 cents daily. special rates available. program soon. Delegates may contact Rev F Peck at 813 10th street Kansas City Mo. J C Caldwell Secretary.
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