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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1908
Page
4
President Roosevelt welcomed Secretary Taft’s nomination for the presidency. He called Taft fearless, upright, and broadly sympathetic to all citizens, with deep knowledge of national needs from farmers to workers. Roosevelt said Taft would represent plain people and oppose privilege, upholding American citizenship values.
Father Tays returned from District Conference while many locals attended in Marshall. A baby boy arrived at the Burns home. Mrs. Bowen of Lexington visits Mrs. Fowler. Bishop Abram Grant of Kansas City is to preach. Mattie Triplett visited Witchita. Masons went to Blackburn for annual sermon by Rev. Burns. Mrs. Neff, Mrs. Thomas and Henry Anderson attend Grand Lodge at Hannibal. Rev. Burns travels to Kansas City on church business and Gilliam meeting. Enoch Kelley and Carrie Wheeler wed at Henry Whipps residence with Rev. C Tays officiating.
Labor Day in Kansas City noted by Mieses Hattie Turner and Anna Wade. Picnics at Taubman and Hoffman parks drew sizable attendance and community participation.
A Lexington crowd attended the Association in Higginsville, with Miss Auline Freeman teaching in Marshall and Deacon C W Holmes returning from the Central District Association. The 2nd Baptist Church choir performed, attendance was good, and visitors included Bruce Walker of Kansas City. Mrs Cynthia Green, long a resident, died in Lexington after returning from Kansas City. funeral services were held at the A M E Church with relatives present.
Public school opened in Higginsville on Monday September 7 with a large enrollment. Mrs WBR Stanton returned from Kansas City to begin her teaching. Misses Daisy ER Price and Lourena Williams returned to Jefferson City to attend school. The remains of Evan Crutchfield were brought to Higginsville Thursday and buried in the cemetery. Mrs Maria Jackson and Rosa visited for the Association. Mrs T L Watson returned home Thursday after an extended absence. Rev J H Jennings and wife, who attended the Association, returned to Bunceton Thursday.
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