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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1904
Page
4
The Sedala Post Office announces Clemens Honkompt as a candidate for Pettie County Treasurer. The filing is subject to voters will and county election rules.
Present turnover Roosryvett. Vice President Conantive W. Fainparks. Congressman 7th John Welborn. Governor Cyrus P. Walbridge. Lieut. Gov. John McKinley. Secy of State John Swanger. Auditor Henry Weiler. Treasurer Jacob Gmelich. Atty. General Herbert S. Hadley. Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner Frank Wightman. Supreme Court Judge Henry Lamm. Kansas City Appellate Judge James M. Johnson. Senator 15th District L. D. Hicks.
County ticket items list candidates for local offices including Circuit Judge Louis Hoffman. Representative J Stevenson. Prosecuting Attorney C Kelly. Clerk for W Scott. Treasurer Viet s. Sheriff Ben Jenkins. Coroner Guy Titsworth. Assessor D Brown. Surveyor O Moss. Public Administrator W Be Conner. Justice David Kinsey. Constable TJ Roser in Sedalia.
A call to Black readers to support advertisers within Negro newspapers and enterprises. It argues against patronizing merchants who ignore Black media and urges choosing those who promote Black business, even if it means traveling farther. It frames time as forcing better support and emphasizes mutual aid and progress.
The Great Boodle Buster with Sam Cook Allen lobbyists and Gumshoe Stone appears a comical mismatch. Voters nationwide face a tough choice as Democracy is tested. Texas and Alabama are expected to back Parker and Davis.
A body of 27 men from Higginsville and nearby areas in Lexington county is noted in connection with the signature list. The report records their names and roles in the local event, reflecting a collective action by residents of the region.
The fragment urges Negro farmers in Unite counties to learn a vital lesson from certain gentlemen. It calls for getting together standing together and working together as a defining effort for communal progress.
The passage urges reflection on life work and choices as vacation ends. It emphasizes not letting these questions pass lightly and calls for sober consideration of future paths and careers.
A call for a Pine Blue Republican Club this year pledges firm support from Roosevelt to Rabb, aiming for positive, final declaration for the Republican ticket without changes. The speaker stresses straight political action and consistent backing.
A fragmented political message asserts Republicans will make the greatest effort in recent years to redeem Missouri. The speaker urges every supporter to roll up sleeves and campaign hard to win.
An Arrow Rock resident Bird Hill, longtime respected figure in Saline County, died after a life of service to the church and community. Described as intelligent, commanding, and devoted to Methodism, Hill was a tran representative and influential local citizen whose loss will be deeply felt.
A large number of Seidalia's elite were entertained at Miss Williams residence on N Lamine St in honor of Miss Williams guests Miss Gertrude Johnston and Sophronia Caldwell from Muskogee I T and Mr William Thomas of St Louis. Amusements included flinch whist and music with Mr Arthur Chastine providing the music. After a tasteful repast all departed reluctantly.
R T Bridgewater a McHarry Medical College senior, spent vacation in St Louis visiting friends Sunday then returned to St Louis to depart for Nashville to finish his course. He is praised as a young man of strong character who will honor his alma mater in time. Beginning August 15 through September 10, the M E and T RY offers low round trip fares to San Francisco and Los Angeles with various Missouri origin rates. A Tuesday night tourist car from St Louis goes to San Francisco via the Katy Flyer, passing Territory on Wednesdays for a comfortable coast to coast trip.
Miss Birdie Harris after a weeks visit here returned to Kansas City. Prof A H Harris N A Harris have returned home from the city. Mr Green Suttington left for St Louis. Mrs Annie Jenkins has returned home to Kiatesas City. Mrs Kate Lockwood has returned home. Mrs Annie McDonald returned home after visiting Mrs Henry Saylor. Halley and Johnson report success with their Lee Crew parlor. Mrs Green Sattington returned to Tipton. Subscribe for the Conservator at one dollar yearly. Mr Artie Harris will take your order.
A Roosevelt Walbridge Colored Republican Club was formed Tuesday at the Odd Fellows Hall. Officers include President T A Carter Ist Vice J P Moffitt Ind Vice James Ferrell 3rd Vice Wm Alexander Treasurer Lewis Cowan Sargeant at Arms West Witcher. About 25 members enrolled as speakers urged support for the Republican ticket.
Professor Sr French returns from summer vacation and departs Tuesday with his wife for St Louis. They will visit Waorhl's inain.
The Sedalia district of the Central Missouri Conference held its eighth annual session in Versailles Missouri August 24 to 28 with large ministerial and lay delegations. Rev Wm H Smith presided well and papers were read by ministers and lay members. The people of Versailles offered warm welcomes and entertainment, with thanks given at the closing services. Three conversions were reported and the next session will meet in Carthage. S P Johnson Secy.
Messrs Ollie Gorns and Ollie Brown travel from KC to Nashville to enroll in Dentestry at McHarry Medical College. Thomas Williams and Earl A Harris also depart for Meteria Medica to begin studies. The four are praised as examples of GRS College preparation.
A brief civic notice hints at Sonnfication proposals discussed among local residents. Community leaders and residents weigh potential effects on neighborhoods, with no formal vote or timetable announced.
On August 9 and 23 plus September 13 and 27 the MK and TRG will sell excursion tickets from St. Louis Hannibal Kansas City Junction City and intermediate Missouri and Kansas points to Indian Territory Oklahoma and Texas for 15.00 round trip. Tickets valid 21 days from sale with liberal stopover privileges. Write to Katy St. Louis for literature.
The M K and T R will set a rate of one fare plus 50 cents for the rough trip to the Clinton Chautauqua. Tickets go on sale August 24 with return until September 5. Katy line runs four through trains daily in each direction to handle crowds. consult Katy agent for details.
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