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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1903
Page
2
Public notice from the Sedalia Weekly Conservator listing editor manager W H Huston M English and subscription rates for one year six months and one month with contributions required by name and articles due by Wednesday.
Editorial notes George R Smith College campus presents a pleasing scene with a well kept lawn, new fences, and an overall atmosphere of thrift.
State Superintendent W T Carrington released a list of conductors for Negro summer institutes. The roster includes Boonville Brunswick Cape Girardeau Charleston Columbia Fayette Fulton Gallatin Joplin Kirkwood Lexington Louisiana Macon Marshall Montgomery New Madrid St Charles Sedalia Springfield and others, with each town followed by a listed conductor. The legislature had not repealed or amended the law governing these institutes.
The text argues that scientific thought influences moral conduct like natural forces and that daily acts shape character. It contends nations must enforce justice in foreign and domestic deeds, else hypocrisy weakens the republic. It urges Americans of the twentieth century to value ideals, especially justice, as lasting foundations beyond cities or railroads.
The Freewill Baptist rally last Sunday included a baptism of a candidate and three preaching services led by Rev. E. D. Burns. Prizes rewarded meritorious work: Emma Kaley won glasses, Mrs. Burton berry dishes, and Mrs. Harland an album. A total of 21.70 was raised for the effort, with praise for the Gospel workers and a blessing wished upon the team.
The excerpt urges young men to think independently and cultivate a personal personality. It argues that original thinking honors God and contributes to the growth of a noble race through individual development and worthy thoughts.
The piece reflects on graduates from High School, Academy, College and Universities stepping into life. It questions whether they will be fated or honored by the public and whether they will serve with the highest moral and Christian standards.
The column reports Mrs. Anna Wright Jr has been elected teacher at the Douglas School in Columbia Missouri. A Sedalia native described as cultured and refined, she is expected to be a credit to the community and to Columbia as she begins teaching duties.
The Conservator's staff including W. H. Histon editor M. English manager and compositor P. T. Bowles proofreader and Harry Tutt printer were hosted and entertained at luncheon by Mr Jesse Jennings of Mill Street on a Sunday afternoon His home was neatly arranged with Bishop Howlett as chef The group enjoyed the gathering and hope Mr Jennings will not forget their presence.
The Lincoln School announces its Twelfth commencement events with a May calendar. May 24 at 2 45 PM features a Baccalaureate sermon by Rev William Flexander in Quin Chapel. May 25 lower grade literary exercises, May 27 class exercises, and May 29 Forest Park picnic.
While passing through the city, we are impressed by well kept gardens and blooming plants. This shows economy and beauty. Sedalia citizens should care for yards to make the city look beautiful. The use of lye and lime may ward off malaria and other diseases.
The piece contrasts reputation and character, urging serious consideration of their difference. It warns youth focus on reputation, cautions leaders who push reputation over virtue, and quotes a statesman who preferred being right to becoming president. It calls for communities to foster true character.
Last Friday evening the Quinn Chapel hosted a high school concert described as a literary and musical treat. The management and participants are congratulated on their excellent selections.
Government lands in Missouri offer 17000 acres of unclaimed land in the southeast, mainly Miller County. Land can be bought at 1.25 dollars per acre or homesteaded. D J Stewart heads a new organization to establish a Colored Colony in Miller County and has discussed details with government officers. He will share particulars in the paper’s next issue.
Twenty prominent Sedalia citizens met Tuesday at G U O F Hall to organize a new Pythian Club. If progress continues, the Conservator may list a K of P Lodge in its Lodge Directory. Officers include G W Thomas chairman W H Huston vice secretary C H Lewis Amos Adams assistant secretary Thos Ambles marshal Jerry Brows assistant marshal.
Bishop Mack wowed Sedalians with his Christian character and scholarly attainments during religious services at Morgan St Baptist and South Sedalia churches. He left Tuesday for Jefferson City to hold several meetings and was wished a speedy return.
Citizens and the G A R Post prepare for a grand Decoration Day on the 30th with Professors French and White as local orators and Queen City Cornet Band providing music. Authorities urge all to pay proper respects to the nations dead.
In Buffalo New York on May 20 the Women’s Baptist Home Mission Societies adopted resolutions opposing Reed Smoot’s seating in the U.S. senate and calling for steps to amend the constitution to make polygamy a crime. They assert that prejudice against Negroes among whites is not justified by missionary findings and urge action reflecting their stance.
Muskogee reporters note an upcoming second outing hosted by local youths with fishing, tope um pine, whist playing, tennis and golf. Invitations reach H Beatty and Meg Dunbar while Miss Williams of Sedalia plans Muskogee home. A reception for Mrs. Rivers of Hot Springs marks a lively social season.
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