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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1908
Page
2
Public notice listing advertising rates and terms for the Sedalia Weekly Conservator. Provides pricing per inch and line, subscription rates, office address at 121 East Main Street, and a call for correspondents and agents in Central Missouri.
In a pointed warning, a Missouri blackout letter accuses Junior Senator Warner of bowing to Roosevelt Administration dictate in the Brownsville affair. It laments past Negro support and predicts harsh GOP press against Warner while calling for justice and a square deal for Black soldiers and communities.
A brief appeal urges subscribers to remit their payments promptly for ongoing subscriptions, emphasizing honesty and timely dues.
The Conservator announces W. H. Ramsey as a candidate for mayor pending action of the Republican City Convention.
FOR CITY ATTORNEY announces Holmes Hall as a candidate for Sedalia City Attorney, subject to action of the Republican city convention.
Fragmentary text notes a city official serving as City Collector and mentions relationships with Sedalia Negro youth, implying positive administration and social ties.
Canon City Colorado February 24 08 Ira G Harris president Neighbors of the Heartstone Kansas City Missouri writes praising progress of consolidation in business and religious circles predicting higher membership next year. L W Harris pastor Mount Olive Baptist Church offers assistance and signs the letter fraternal.
Announcement of RE. F. Van Wager as a Republican candidate for Collector, pending action by the Republican City Convention.
Friends of W H Ramsey former Sedalia Business Men's Association president urge his mayoral candidacy. Acknowledged as a hardworking, non political businessman Ramsey advocates serving the people and opposing clique politics to ensure broad, capable leadership for Sedalia.
Holmes Hall, a popular young attorney and longtime resident, announces his nomination for City Attorney on the Republican ticket. Backed by influential friends, he is described as broad minded and committed to rights for all men, including Black citizens, and pledges to defeat any Democrat in the city if nominated.
At the Otterville and Smithton circuit quarterly meeting held February 27 and March 2, Pastor W. H. Smith praised the year’s work and unity. Resolutions urged Rev. C. S. Webster be returned for another year to continue Zion’s community interests.
Listings for Sweeney and Church Rostisom Lopom No. 154 U B F and Say-Fronter Temee No 187 show regular meetings on first and third Saturdays at 7 30 p m and 1 30 p m respectively, with officers named including G T Blackson, T M Baylor, Rev Dr Gordon, secretary J B Marney, and Ada Sims. Also Sunday School at 10 a m Preaching at 11 a m Class Meeting 1 00 p m Evening Services 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesdays at eight.
Sedalia Missouri lodge Avorpra Court No 19 of Calanthe meets on the first and third Thursdays at 3 pm at the D O Hall. Worthy Councillor is Mrs Annie L Stemmons and Agnes Miller serves as Register of Deeds.
Greater Sepa No. 42 Sedalia Missouri holds regular meetings on the first and third Thursdays at eight o clock sharp. Location is the Conservator Annex 121 East Main Street. Officers listed include Prof C C Hubbard Chancellor Commander and S B Moore keeper of records and seal.
A patron at a hotel bar complains of an apparent billing error noting no charge for weather advisory services. He says he has reviewed the extras and cannot find any charge for telling him it might rain, requesting payment clarification.
EK. F. Van Wagner, Sedalia city Collector and local product, formally announces on the Conservator page his bid for re election to the office on the Republican ticket. He has held the role with acceptance, citing continued good service and his local roots.
Str Louis Lops No 41 in St Louis Missouri holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays each month at 8 pm at Pythian Hall 3137 Vine Street William Carson 1114 Morgan Street chancellor commander Charles S White 1239 Morgan Street keeper of records and seal
A graphic history shows twenty two Negro representatives in the United States Congress with portraits and service dates. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Virginia, North and South Carolina are listed by states and counts, highlighting the race's political status. Sold by Colored American Novelty Company of Washington, D.C. and Unique & Attractive appearance.
A fragmented notice cites Wendell Phillips calling Toussaint the greatest general the world has produced. It mentions images of this great Black figure and other eminent colored people, with advertisement for Colored American Novelty Co. in Washington, D C, seeking agents.
Governor Hughes states he is a party man and party governor yet rejects blind obedience. He supports party organization to express principles and machinery to present candidates who pass close scrutiny, urging voters to evaluate each candidate individually.
Warrenssvres Lopax No 46 of Warrensburg Missouri holds regular meetings on the first and third Fridays each month in their castle hall at eight o'clock promptly. Er W Hendricks is chancellor commander and Will Cooper is keeper of records and seal Lamonte Missouri
Anchor lodge in Cape Girardeau Missouri holds monthly meetings in their castle hall. George Walls is chancellor commander and Albert M. Oliver serves as keeper of records and seal. Box 86.
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