Pythian Temple Delegation Tours Chicago
The Pythian Temple and Sanitarium Commission arrived in Chicago and met with local leaders including Maj. R. R. Jackson and Rev. D. P. Robers. They toured city sites, attended services at Quinn Chapel, visited the Board of Trade, Palmer House, White City, Lincoln Park restaurant, New Pekin Theatre, stock yards, and Damon Lodge Hall, where Knight rank was conferred to a large class.
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Pythian Temple & Sanitarium Commission
Chicago
Maj
R. R. Jackson
Allen A. Wesley
R. A. J. Shaw
J. R. White
J. W. Womack
M. F. Hussie
Col
R. A. Ware
James F. Lockman
United Bankseadquarters
State Street
Major Jackson
A. N. Beckley
Jordan Chavis
Quinn Chapel
D. P. Robers
Busse
Undergound
Board of Trade
Palmer House
Palmer
White City
Lincoln Park
New Pekin Theatre
Swift and Armour
Damon Lodge Hall
37Th
Cottage Grove Avenue
Phythias Lodge
E. D. Green
Rudolph
Nonroe
Dearborn Streets
Chicago Wins Temple Ground Deal At State Street Corner
More than three hundred Chicago citizens attended the Coliseum Annex session. After four hours of deliberation, Chicago was chosen as the best location with Indianapolis as second. Forty five thousand dollars will be spent for the ground and the Temple, costing seventy five to one hundred thousand dollars, will rise on State Street. The Supreme Lodge will proceed with construction as officials depart claiming Chicago as the grandest, most hospitable city.
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State Street
Supreme Lodge
Chicago
Broad Ax
Sedalia Undertaking Company Receives Rave Notice
The Sedalia Undertaking Company begins its day with praise for its modern, up to date house. After visiting, we declare it the best in the city and invite all to see how well colored citizens are treated by Mr. Staley.
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Sedalia Undertaking Company
Mr. Staley
Williams Named Democratic Nominee for Pettis Recorder
Officials announce C. S. Williams as the Democratic nominee for Pettis County Recorder. The candidate’s fate rests with qualified voters at the coming November election.
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C. S. Williams
Pettis County
Lafayette County Republicans Name Local Gubernatorial Slate
Charles Rigg of Higginsville is the Republican candidate for Circuit Clerk Lafayette County. A G Phetzing of Lexington seeks the post of Prosecuting Attorney. John Taubman stands as Treasurer. Nice Sill of Lexington runs for Sheriff. Mike Gavin of Lexington seeks Recorder. Dr Frank McGinnis of Higginsville listed for Coroner. All subject to voters on November 6.
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Charles Rigg
Fligginsville
Lafayette County
A. G. Phetzing
Lexington
John Taubman
Nice Sill
Mike Gavin
Frank McGinnirs
Higginsville
J S Klingenberg Named Republican Candidate for Judge
J S Klingenberg of Concordia is named the Republican candidate for Judge of the Eastern District subject to electors decision on November 6.
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J.S. Klingenberg
Concordia
Walter Williams Praises Negroes in Columbia Herald
In a Columbia Herald editorial, Walter Williams commends quiet, well behaved Negro attendees at grand lodges. The piece argues not to condemn all Negroes for crimes of some, urges white moral duty toward uplift, and questions whether whites recognize the Negro’s soul. It contrasts Congo concerns with local conditions on Flat Branch.
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Columbia Herald
Africa
Congo
Columbia
Card of Thanks for Mrs Elizabeth Nelson
We extend heartfelt thanks to the many kind friends for sympathy and assistance after the loss of our mother Mrs Elizabeth Nelson. We also thank friends for floral offerings. Mabelle Ramsey Matilda Nelson Jerry Nelson Lee Nelson.
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Elizabeth Nelson
Mabelle Ramsey
Matilda Nelson
Jerry Nelson
Lee Nelson
Branch for Representative Receives Reelection Nomination
Hon Glover Branch of Lexington has been nominated for reelection to the legislature on the Republican ticket. Lafayette county Republicans praise his clean record and convictions. The Conservator urges all citizens in Lafayette county, colored and white, to support Branch this fall with an increased majority.
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Hon Glover Branch
Lexington
Lafayette County
Mr Branch
Unions Snub a Brother on Labor Day
William Richardson a member of the Blacksmiths Union was ostracised by other city unions on Labor Day. Some refused to march with him. The letter condemns this as a denial of his rights and calls for unity among workers nationwide.
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William Richardson
Blacksmiths' Union
Mr Richardson
Missouri
Versailles opens with Harris as principal and Mac Christian as assistant
Versailles school began Monday with Prof A H Harris as principal and Miss Stella Mac Christian as assistant. The informal opening of the Washington school followed Monday afternoon in the Washington building with speakers Prof Walter Williams Rey 8 P Johnson and Prof A H Harris. Visitors on day one included Mesdames Lucy Hunter Sarah Hyter Lucinda Martin George Chism George Young Mamie Woods Sarah Thruston Miss Ada Hannan Melencia Williamson Rey S P Johnson Prof W Williams and Miss Anna Williamson.
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Versailles
A H Harris
Stella Mac Christian
Washington
Washington School
Walter Williams
Rey
P Johnson
Mesdames Lucy Hunter
Sarah Hyter
Lucinda Martin
George Chism George Young
Mamie Woods
Sarah Thruston
Ada Hannan
Melencia Williamson
Rey S P Johnson
W Williams
Anna Williamson
Community church fund drive progress at Burns Chapel
In Kansas City Burns Chapel MP church at 19th and Woodland reports steady growth. Over the last five months more than 1200 dollars has been raised through rallies and individual gifts including Daisy Lewis 180 Eliza Young 130 Laura Solsen 671 LE Beatty 66 M L Fitzpatrick 58 and Matilda a final donor listed in incomplete record.
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Burns Chapel
Woodland
Daisy Lewis
Eliza Young
Laura Solsen
LE Beatty
M L Fitzpatrick
Matilda
Revival to be led by Mrs Brown in Burns Chapel citywide
A revival is planned around September 1 in Burns Chapel with Rev Mrs Brown of Washington DC, and inquiries are directed to call in the city. The listed attendees include Quarles 47, Mrs Kritt Larkin 24, Mrs Florence Pater 520, Miss Mary Robinson 20.
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Quarles
Kritt Larkin
Florence Pater
Mary Robinson
Brown
Washington, DC
Burns Chapel
Histories and charts for sale by local agent
An on hand supply of His Pain Free Masonry and Grard ere Order of Odd Fellows charts offered at reasonable prices. Orders can be left at 121 East Main Street upstairs with agent H. H. Johnson.
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Masonry
Grardere Order of Odd Fellows
East Main Street
H. H. Jonnson
Afros American Council Meeting Notice on Sept 12
All Negroes interested in organizing an Afros American Council are notified to meet at the Conservator office 121 East Main Street on Wednesday evening September 12. Literature and other information will be on hand. Respectfully yours for Race's defense, W. H. Huston.
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East Main Street
W. H. Huston
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H. G. Pillips
George R. Smith College
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Kuppenheimer & Cox
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