Travel notes from Saline County Negro community visits
The writer recalls a multi stop outing with Mr Lee Steverson and others across Saline County. They visit farms, shops, and homes including Henry Wisher and Buford, receive subscriptions and support for local institutions, note a growing Negro community with a school and prospective doctor, praise George R Smith College and Lincoln School readiness, and mention church and funeral customs shaping local life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Steverson
Sam Shannon
Joseph
Steverson
Henry Wisher
Diversad
Buford
Saline County
Harvey Smith
J. &. Pollard
South Grove
George Hayes
John Carter
Homee Cooper
Monroe Jones
Uncle Lee
F. K. Perkins
Sedalia School Law and Reform Call for Reverent Handling of Remains
The editorial urges a respectful handling of mortal remains and promotes adoption of a new procedure by churches. It highlights a Sedalia Board of Education notice about the Johnston School Law, urging parents to enroll children promptly and ensure nine months of school attendance with better Lincoln School facilities and staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Docea
Ehurel
Sedalia Board of Education
Johnston
Echool
Lincoln School
Social gathering at Purnell residence on Thursday
Residents and guests attended a September 7th social at Mr and Mrs Purnell home including Mr and Mrs Goodwin Mr and Mrs Cargayle Mrs Wells and daughters Lillian and Alberta Mr and Mrs Hackley Mrs Woodland Miss Daisy Forter Miss Louise Walker and others The dining room was attractively set and supper was excellent The club grows in membership and will hold the next meeting on the third Thursday evening at Mr Argyle’s residence Brooklyn Ave The next entertainment will be hosted by Bro S H Smith Kansas City Mo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purnell
Goodwin
Cargayle
Memorial tribute to Mrs. Orris Abbott
A nostalgic tribute recalls the life of Mrs. Orris Abbott, mother to Rev. K. F. and a large family. The note honors her womanhood, widowhood, patience, and faith, noting she kept the faith and fought a good fight. Bereaved relatives send prayers for strength and eventual reunion in heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgutton
Orris Abbott
Rev. K. F
Clair
Rod
In Memory of Rev Mar Tin Reed
A memorial note recalls Rev Martin Reed born 1835 who died August 27, 1905 at Smithton after a 30 year ministry in the M E Church. He was a trusted, patient pastor, ordained, respected by white and black in Sedalia and beyond. His wife cared for him as he departed to the home in heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Reed
Smithton
Reed
M. le
Central Mo
Bro. Reed
Ero Reed
Gil
Humanity
Heaven
God
Sedalia
Local families visit in Wellston area
Mrs inshbal Heath and her son Harrison spent Sunday with her mother Mea Harrison Green. Mrs Don Willieme and Delia remained behind after a weekend visit to her mother Moa Green. Mink Mabel Bailey is visiting Mrs George Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inshbal Heath
Listic
Harrison Apent
Mea Harrison Green
Don Willieme
Delia
Wellston
Mio
Moa Green
Mink
Mabel Bailey
George Brown
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Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Bedalia
Beaord
W. A, Huston
J. Wil. Jackson
Warre
Beorsma
George R. Smith College
Central Missouri
M. Minstown
Jackson —Proprietors
V. Winter Jackson
Jackson Sisters’ School of Music
Olia Coltage
Eos Sedalia
the Voice OF the
J. W. E. Bowen
J. Max Barber
Negro Magazine
America
The
Missouri
Atlanta
Columita Watchman
Latham
Separia
Senor
W.H. Serrn
P. E
Her
Sweet Songstress
V. Willen Jackson
Mies Jackson
Sue
Towa
Buxton
Tuasxton Eagle
Willene Jackson
Wonder
St Joseph
Dic
M. E
Independenes
Burns Chapel
Kansas City
Centaur
Hattie Shackford
Tip
J. W. Scott
Diggs
Ladies
Paris
J. W. Wiley, M. D
Greensboro
Ala
Thomas
Dandruff
Hart
Mesu A. L
Meiog
Malta Bend
Sarah Neil
Ihrer
Moerschel Brewing Co. Brewers and Boctytlers
Cor, Main and
Missouri, Avenue
Mear
3Scuri
John Quinn
Place
East Main Street
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