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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1905
Page
4
Correspondence notes the Royal Sons and Daughters of Douglas held their annual sermon at the Indian Church last Sunday June 11, preached by Rev Harken Sisith from Independence. The society plans a grand convention at Fayette July 5. Attendance and collection details are recorded alongside local visits and school events.
Prof Geo F Verry of Carthage Missouri visited Higginsville Saturday, greeting friends. Arthur Smith managed property in Linneus last week. Gertie Collins and Frank Forbush visited Mt Olive residents. Knights and Daughters of Tabor held their annual sermon at the AM church on June 1 at 3 PM. The Masons held a July 4 picnic at Migginaville fair grounds. Perry Brus and Aaron Duncan reported fine wheat crops. Jackson returned from Independence after attending the SS Convention with strong Kansas City District representation. Rev Jackson, young Mo Conference minister, leads Wellington and Dover charges and will host a basket meeting June 25 at Wellington with Mrs Lena Mason. Mrs J Davis is back to good health.
A fragmented advertisement outlines a counting contest offering prizes up to 500 and more for subscribers. It details counts required for first prize, notes judges led by Mayor John W. Blolitzman, and promises numerous prizes including watches, books, and extensions, with a July 1, 1908 deadline.
Funeral service for the late Thoms Simms who died June 12, 1905 will be at Mt Mariah Church on Sunday June 25. Reverends P. W. Chester and A. A. Gilbert of Lexington will eulogize the deceased. Nellie Male’s memory is remembered. Community announcements note a Sunday gathering at the Edwards residence with several young attendees listed. A quarterly meeting at the M. V. Church drew a large turnout and two sermons by Elder Smith. A collection was raised. Local families and visitors are mentioned, including Miss Alice Davis of Clinton and Prof AH Harris’s teaching appointment for the upcoming school term. Subscription reminders and local business notes conclude.
A seller states possession of multiple houses and lots available for a quick sale. The properties are described as being in foul condition and located in an unspecified area.
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