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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1908
Page
3
J. J. McDonald, representative for the Thiebe-Stier in Music House of St Louis, lists pianos for sale from CHICKERING & SON of Boston POOLE CAMERON THIEBE-STIER LIN THIELIN and STIEN BACH-DREHER.
Sedamia Churches, Taylor Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church lists Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Preaching at 11:00 a.m. Class meeting at 4:00 p.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Preaching at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Pastor Rev R. Davis, residence 107 E Cooper Street.
Quinn Chapel A M E Church lists morning service at 11 00 Sunday School 2 00 Class meeting 3 00 evening service 8 00 prayer meeting Wednesdays 8 00 pastors Thurman and N R Brown noted for leadership and secretary duties.
Morning services at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 2 p.m. Class meeting at 3 45 p.m. Haworth League at 4 30 p.m. Evening service at 7 45 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesdays. Christian Band Friday nights. Pastor Rev. T L Scott. Clerk Mrs Mamic Walker 313 W Clay Mrs Walker Secy.
Morgan Street Baptist Church lists preaching at 11:00 a.m. Sunday school at 2:30 p.m. preaching at 7:30 p.m. on the day evening. Rev J H Downing invites all to be welcome at all services. Also Quan's Chapel Free Baptist Church holds Sunday school at 10 a.m and preaching First and Third Sunday each month at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Prayer Meeting Tuesday night Covenant Meeting Friday night. Pastors EF D Burns and Zula Whitley as clerk with Mabel Williams as assistant clerk.
The Chicago Conservator rebuts a New York Age critique by recalling Cannon’s actions on race. It cites his 1875 Klan investigation and report to Congress, his 1901- session advocacy for federal voting rights, his tenure as Speaker, and his support for Black leaders and causes. The piece calls for further evidence of anti Negro slights if any exist.
Advertisment seeks agents for sick and accident benefit insurance with commissions. Mentions Neighbors of the Heart at 2, Kansas City Missouri, and a headache remedy Dr Miles Anti Palin Pills.
A witty quip on marriage and comfort appears in the Houston Post. It jokes that when a wife does not weep often, a new dress is usually required to console her. The exchange highlights gendered humor in domestic life.
The notice announces a proposition for colored ladies to act as local agents in a new negro journal, referencing Uncle Dan Jones as a stockholder and urging pleasant work with liberal terms. It also advertises a mail order offer for large Trial Packages including Sir-Ko Hair Tonic from Burton Toilet Goods Co of St. Joseph Michigan.
Al G Wheeler, a progressive barber, has added a bath room with hot and cold water to his shop at 103 North Louisiana. There is no need to be dirty when you can bathe for a reasonable price. Call and see him.
John C. Minkins of Providence is celebrated as a pioneering Black editor of a white-run paper. A Virginia immigrant who arrived at age 23, he recently completed five months as managing editor of the Pawtucket News-Democrat. His 39th birthday gathering drew Rhode Island's top officials including the attorney general and the city mayor.
To keep informed on all public questions as they affect the Negro, you should read Negro literature. Try the Conservator. Prices reasonable, Negroes are advised to study carefully every condition politically before casting their ballot hereafter. His friends are not known by any particular party any longer.
The column notes illnesses and recoveries among local residents including Mrs Rosa Alexander who is seriously ill, Miss Eva Parker with La Grippe, Alonzo Drake's relapse, Emma Dillon's first calling, and Mrs Egenia Herrington regaining strength. It also mentions seeds catalogues, Rev Downing moving into a parsonage, William Richardson at his forge, Rev Webster visiting Otterville reporting fair conditions, and other brief community updates.
At a joint debate between the third and fourth year classes of the George R Smith College academic department last Friday evening the fourth year team Archibald Booker and Albert Position won honors while Caleb Reeves and Lawrence Mason lost for the third year class. The topic was that the pen is mightier than the sword. A Sedalia representative is sought for a magazine subscription drive with salary and commission. The Cornaticon Club was hosted by Mr Estelle Abbot last Wednesday evening with an excellent program.
The Rev. William Alexander, pastor of the A. M. E. Church, Cape Girardeau, came in during the week to inspect his property recently destroyed by a fire.
Rey J Tucker, a Smith ton subscriber, describes a harrowing experience involving a wolf. He used his voice and physical effort to ward off the animal and escape unharmed, recounting the tense moments and surrounding environment.
An old style medical testimonial touts Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine as the best tonic for weak hearts. A reader from Freeville New York claims relief from chest pain shortness of breath and nervous exhaustion after using the remedy. The ad notes druggists carry the product and offers a money back guarantee on the first bottle.
A ladies club evening concluded with parlor games and instrumental singing. The hostess offered sandwiches fish salad pickles spaghetti and black coffee. The club plans another gathering next week with Mrs J Will Jackson.
Rev A H Higg presiding elder of the St Joseph District Central Missouri Conference led the Fourth Quarterly Meeting at St Pauls Chapel on the island last month. Dr Tlgiys preached two sermons to large crowds as five persons joined the church. Resolutions requesting the pastor Rev W J DeBos remain for another year were adopted unanimously. Collections totaled 45.26. A Conservator error misstated revival receipts. correct total was 255.50 instead of 225.50.
An advertisement promotes a Black run business college claiming modern methods and early schedule. It lists a ten month course including Commercial Law Arithmatic Bookkeeping Advertising Telegraph and Typewriting. It offers diplomas and job placement with mail enrollment totaling 240 over three years. Instructor A Biggers advertises from Guthrie Oklahoma.
A compact proverb style note urges readiness for chance. It highlights seizing favorable moments with decisive action and practical resolve, framed as a call to act promptly when opportunity presents itself.
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