Local notes from Gilliam area and surrounding towns
Correspondence reports residents visiting the sick and aging relatives, with Dr Howard attending Mrs Mills who remains ill. Farmers faced replanting corn as 75 percent of fields required rework, wheat looks promising, Missouri River rising toward flood stage. Local social and church events include birthdays, visits to Carter, Bishop Harris at Arrow Rock, and a Bailey at Spencer Chapel AM Church. Isles of travel include Guthrie preacher and T J Porter sermon, and preparations for Conservator subscription ahead of Editor Huston’s visit.
May View Notes and Local Visits From Mount Olive Area
Walter Bracford attended a quarterly meeting and baptism at the Baptist church in Mount Olive last Sunday. Monroe Brashear and wife of Leston visited relatives here last week. Tolbert Workeris of Migginsville spent Monday with friends here. Miss Bessie Finney of Tripslett returned home after visiting her sister for two months. Albert Walker of Lexington transacted business here Saturday. A large gathering from the vicinity attended Higginsville High School’s exercises last week. Alb enjoyed the graduating ovations. A first class concert is planned for June 1. Our pastor Rev Jackson was here Monday. Stand by the Conservator all the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bracford
Baptist Church
Mount Olive
Higginsville High School
Alb
Muskogee Hosts Kansas City Visitors and Carnival Week
A sizeable group of Kansas City business men and doctors visited Muskogee Sunday, impressed by the town and potential future residence. The Street Carnival opened Monday, the week featured lively events, including a Masque Party at Mr. T. J. Elliot's residence with music, games, and refreshments. Lawyer J. H. Stevens and Wis tes M. L. Care and C. A. Harper called at the Twentieth Century Correspondence School Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Muskogee
Nivetar
J. H. Stevens
Wistes M. L. Care
C. A. Harper
Correspondance
Crowds Attend Nicodemus Quarterly Meeting In Kans
Despite rain a large crowd gathered for the Nicodemus Quarterly meeting. Mrs Jane Sayers traveled to Blue Rapids to see her ailing brother. The public school closed last week. Prof W I Ross Prin Mrs Craig Intermediate Miss Effie S Green Primary and Wrof Ross and Miss Green are graduates of Western University at Quindaro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Sayers
Blue Rapids
Local Notes From Clinton Arevaill and Visits
Eva Long, once ill, is now convalescent while Mrs Mamma Hickerson remains seriously ill. C D Masingill left for Sedalia on the 21st. John Weat of Windsor visited Clinton last week. Denver Smith and Carpenter left for Sedalia the 1th. Miss Butler, visiting the Misses Rains, returned home to Scott, Kansas. Reverends J W Patton and W H Smith were entertained at dinner by Rev Jus W Jackson on the 21st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Butler
Misses Rains
Scott Kans
J. W Patton
W H Smith
Ding Ner
Jus W Jackson
Church Meeting Reflects Growth and Consoling Choir
The record notes two services raised eighty eight dollars and twenty one cents for the church. Mrs M C Wergerson presided at the singing and AH Higgs spoke. The congregation, led by the choir, is credited with spiritual growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M C Wergerson
AH Higgs
Black Waler Rev J B Persons Wedding Notice
Rev J B Persons filled his regular appointment here Sunday. Miss Kattie Coats of Lamine and Robert Monroe of this city were quietly married last Thursday evening. Ceremony at the bride's parents home with Rev Job Parsons officiating. Wellington Stewart, a prominent landowner in Saline County, attended. Arrangements underway for a large Decoration Day celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J B Persons
Kattie Coats
Lamine
Robert Monroe
Job Parsons
Wellington Stewart
Saline County
Jefferson City Professor Moten Visits Warrensburg
Prof J S Moten of Jefferson City recently visited Warrensburg, meeting local residents and observing campus events. The visit highlighted academic ties between institutions and sparked interest in collaborative programs.
Local notes highlight town life and illness
A fishing hook injury to a resident is noted alongside a rise in unfamiliar faces on the streets. Joseph Miles resumes business duties after illness. G L Thompson reports a busy spring with plastering work. Miss Cora Howard of Mt. Leonard dies last Tuesday from consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Howard
Mt. Leonard
Lexington Clergy and Officials Attend Regional Events
Lexington residents heard from Rev A A Gilbert at the Zion ME church while Rev Norris prepares to lead the Memorial Sermon at Zud Baptist. K of P and K of Y members from Missouri visited, and a Grand Chancellor spurred Pythian enthusiasm as local families host visitors from Higginsville and St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey A A Gilbert
Zions A ME
K of P
Rey S A Norris
Zud Baptist Church
Local notes from Nicodemus area and region social round up
Lawyer G Jones daughter returns from pleasant trip in Tean and eastern Kans. M Sayers on sick list. Kans City emigrants settled 75 miles west of Nicodemus. Miss Katie Shockly guest of brother Sammel Shockly. Miss Mary Johnson back from Kansas City. Rev W A Gohanan and wife in Sedalia. Nicodemus described as only colored town in Kans with churches lodges and stores. Ball game Saturday between country nine and town nine. Martha Fowler correspondent returned from Sedalia. various visits and travel notes. memorial sermon by Rev W H Brown in Independence. subscription urged at one dollar yearly. Knights of Pythias visit. Prof N A Harris to summer in Kansas City. Howard Schools closed with program.
Lawrence Brooks Suffers Painful Week Accident
Lawrence Brooks met with a painful accident during the week, details not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Brooks
Leading La Payette Colored Fair set for big premiums
The La Payette County Colored Fair Association plans its annual meeting at Higginsville Missouri Fair Grounds with higher premiums across all departments. Negro farmers across the West are urged to participate and obtain information from Moses Green in Lexington Missouri or J W Perry in Higginsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Payette County
Colored Fare Association
Higginsville
Moses Green
Lexington
J. W. Perry
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St John’s Mfe Church
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Tebo
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Woodland
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East Main Street
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MOMA
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Santine St
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A. G. White
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