Local Officials Named In City Governance Roster
Mayor Bell Hutchinson presides over a list of city officers including Marshall W H Bout as city marshal and G W Barnett as city attorney with J W Kennedy as joint collector. Police judge J B Longan and Assessor Courtney Stevenson are listed alongside Treasurer Ed J Evans and school board members A W McKinsie and J T Montgomery. Aldermen include N W Menschke in the First Ward John Whelan in the Second Ward John A Ready in the Third Ward and Grant Crawford in the Fourth Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Hutchinson
Marshall
W H Bout
G W Barnett
J W Kennedy
J B Longan
Courtney Stevenson
Ed J Evans
A W McKinsie
J T Montgomery
N W Menschke
John Whelan
John A Ready
Grant Crawford
Republican Voters Unite in Sedalia City Ticket Nomination
In Sedalia the Republican City Central Committee organized ward meetings on the Qad day of March to elect delegates for the Republican City Convention. Delegates chose a ticket at the courthouse on the 3rd and 8th of March naming Bell Watchinson as mayor, William Boult as marshal, and Henry Menschke as councilman First Ward, urging colored voters to back the ticket.
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Republican City Central Committee
A. W. McKenzie
W. A. Fast
Sedalia
Bell Watchinson
William Boult
Marshall
Henry Menschke
Councillan
Central Missouri Conference Praised for Hospitality and Progress
Observers praised the Central Missouri Conference as well groomed and refined with Lexington hosting comfortable accommodations. Rev James B Epps and local committees earned broad thanks from bishops visiting officers and attendees for generous lodging and homelike hospitality. Notable addresses included Dr RE Gillum on strengthening church influence to combat city evils and Anna Adams Henney urging co workers to read and learn on vital topics. Bishop Luther B Wilson impressed with impartial leadership. new presiding elders B F Abbott and A H Higgs described as energetic and devout, signaling renewal for Saint Louis and Saint Joseph districts.
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Lexington
Mason, Peon
Jones
Thomas
Great Methodist Episcopal Church
America
RE Gillum
Union Memorial Church
Saint Louis
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Anna Adams Henney
Luther
Wilson
B. F. Abbott
A. H. Higgs
Saint Joseph
Editorial urges clear choice in city elections and warns against covert motives
A local political editorial argues for continuity under the current party leadership, urging Negro and white citizens to vote honestly. It asserts no candidate has corporate ties and warns against whispered promises by independents, urging readers to declare for the Republican or Independent ticket based on whether administration should stay with conservative business men.
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Hemtapibnonn
Oxer
Legret
Ins
Republica Municipal
Nandaleway
Mancijal
Market House
Barre
Bell Hutchinson
Tribute to retiring Pastor H T Reeves at Hughes's Chapel
Brief resume of Rev H T Reeves's year at Hughes's Chapel New Franklin Missouri notes strong spiritual progress with 17 souls joining, improved finances and property, increased attendance, and visitor lectures by Prof AC Maclin and Prof W H Huston along with celebrated musicales by the Jackson sisters. The community lauds his leadership and honors his departure.
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H.T. Reeves
Hughes’s Chapel
New Franklin
H T Reeves
Christ
Reeves
AC Maclin
George R Smith College
W H Huston
Jackson
James Washington
Easter preparations and local notices from Marshall
Marshall churches prepare for Easter and local people travel. Rev A H Higgs becomes presiding elder and Rev Reevee of Glasgow leads ME church for the year. A school report for the Colored school near Slater covers March 10 and 16 1906 with grade averages and pass marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Lewis
Kansas City
Henry Watson
Napton
A H Higgs
Reevee
Glasgow
Colored School
Slater
Little Zelia Franks Ill in Recent Time
Little Zelia Franks has been quite ill recently, with local observers noting a decline in health. Friends and family are urging rest and medical care as the situation is monitored closely by physicians.
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Zelia
Franks
Choir Egg Social Postponed to March Twenty Third
The choir postponed its egg social to March 23 while Thomas Cayce visited home folks. Prof J C Staten was unable last Friday to be on duty but is expected back in the schoolroom this week. Attendance at seven months' school has been low due to bad weather. Pupil attendance is urged to retain class standing. Prof W A Gnonell visited, assisted Burleigh lodge work, and will attend the anniversary on Sunday. Rev Woolrich plans to leave for the next year and a new pastor and family are welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cayce
J C Staten
Clarenté Henson
W A Gnonell
Our City
Burleigh Lodge
Woolrich
Notice of Election on School Tax Increase in Sedalia
Notice declares an election to raise the annual school tax rate by 40 cents per $100 valuation in Sedalia Mo to be held April 3 1906. Voters are to mark ballots For increase or Against increase with specified phrases. Board of directors led by William H Powell and AW McKenzie announce the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Sedalia
Wm H Powell
AW McKenzie
A Desirable Merger
A descriptive snippet from the Houston Post envisions a world where babies from all homes unite with homeless infants, celebrating ideal unity and sunlit benevolence across a grand old world. The fragment articulates hopeful social harmony without specifics.
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Babless
Houston Post
Great Southern Hair Pomade Offer
An advertisement offers Softens Beautifies and promotes hair growth. Send $1.00 to F J Nott Box 81 Patix Mo for a supply of Great Southern Hair Pomade.
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F. J. Nott
Patix
New Pocket Map of Sedalia by Thomas and Scott
Thomas and Scott publish a pocket map of Sedalia showing all streets and points of interest and the location of State Fair buildings. Price 15 cents. Thomas Printing Co. Mail Order Printers. 115 Fast Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas and Scott
Sedalia
1Homas Printing CO
Fast Second
Attendance Law Clarifies Compulsory Education Rules
State superintendent outlines key enforcement points: regular home instruction during school hours, court–not staff, handles excuses. distance does not waive attendance. clothing aid may excuse, books provided by the board. attendance officers prosecute noncompliance after notice. seek court excuse in advance to avoid prosecution. no conflict with expulsion for demoralizing conduct.
Sepatia WEEKLY Conservator subscription pitch
An appeal urges readers to subscribe to the Sepatia WEEKLY Conservator, urging not to be left behind and to get in line as part of the progressives. It promotes joining the subscription for timely progress and participation.
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Sepatia Weekly Conservator
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Republican City
Central Missouri Conference
A.C. Lewis
Mesdames Woods
Chest and Jones
Jim Willie Carter
Myrtle Eblique
Seston
Oleatha Harris
John L Harris
Belle DaviGe
Harris
Sallie W Brooks
Cigs
Tess Ee
Mies G. R. Hawxuys
Lipitekerent
Moerschel Brewing Co. Brewers and . Bottlers
Main and
Missouri
Avenue
Morr +scHEL
John Quinn
East Main St
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