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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1907
Page
2
Sedalia weekly paper under editor publisher W. H. Huston lists prices for one year at $1.00 and six months at 65 cents. Published every Monday morning and entered as second class matter at Sedalia Post Office.
The piece urges voters to reelect Prof G L Coleman as Pettis County superintendent, praising his leadership in improving the local school system and stating his experience backs sound judgment. It also notes observations from the Central Missouri Conference in Joplin, highlighting growth, intelligence, and religious influence among Methodist groups.
The note lists W H Brown J W Payne Richard Rush ers GO B Abbott R Gi 5e Riese 5 situate test G W Reeves as present or ill. Letters from ater wy explain illness and reinforce faith in God and loyalty to the church. Twenty one years ago the Conference was weak. now it has about 8000 members and a hundred ministers with college degrees and long service. Younger clergy offer worthy examples and substantial work lies ahead.
Washington March 19 The Senate military affairs committee met with none of Foraker’s expected witnesses present and adjourned the Brownsville investigation until tomorrow. Foraker sought to place Pensacola court martial testimony and new shell analysis before the committee while Overman pressed to uncover full facts about alleged Negro soldiers’ actions in Brownsville. The panel faces a recess or delay until all Twenty-fifth infantry officers can testify.
The Penrose court martial in San Antonio resumes with cross examination of Captain Lyon. Col Glenn defends, Lt Wielch prosecutes, as Hewitt testifies he believes Brownsville citizens fired on the post though no bullet marks examined or found.
Sedalia Missouri Mayor John A Collins proclaims a city election on April 2 1907 to decide extending Sedalia’s limits eastward into Pettis County. Polls open 7 am to sunset at Engine House No 2 Ward 1 site and other wards. ballots read For extension of City Limits Yes or No with erase option. City Clerk C E Baker attests seal February 25 1907.
Rev. D. J. Kenoly, born January 31 1857 in Henry County Alabama, died March 4 1907 at Windsor Missouri. He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church as a boy of eleven and lived a devout Christian life. The obituary notes his long service and faith within the church community.
Afterward he was ordained as deacon by Bishop John P. Newman and two years later ordained elder by Bishop Merrill. He died at his post, receiving his last appointment from Bishop Wilson in March 1906 at Lexington, Missouri. Survived by wife, daughter, four sisters, and two brothers. Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.
Notice is hereby given that the administrator C. T. A. of the estate of Colonel Welton deceased will make final settlement at the next term of the Probate Court of Pettis County Missouri to be held at Sedalia on May 13 1907. Charles B. Whitney
A Friday evening program at Barkedale Weat Hall presented by Mrs M M Bridgewater and Mrs Iulu Sims for the A M F Church drew a large attendance. Miss Sim a choral class conducted the musical features which were a marked success. Johnnie Walker gave a well received recitation praised by all.
Miss Lunda Pipes hosted a gathering for Miss Mc Elroy last Wednesday evening from 7 30 to 11 pm. About ten couples attended, enjoying a delightful repast before departing to their respective homes.
Price list details oil and pastel portraits from life or photograph, with Emery paper options and price ranges. It mentions wall paintings for churches, halls, or homes and asks about employment prospects for youth, plus a note to keep an eye on Negroes in business.
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