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Newspaper

Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Location

Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1908

Page

2

Political ticket listing state and county offices

For President Taft and James Sherman for national offices along with governor Hadley and local officials including secretary of state Swanger and attorney general Fulkerson. The slate lists judges and representatives, county officers such as sheriff Jenkins and treasurer Vietes, assessor Sullivan, surveyor Moss, public administrator Pregge, coroner Morley, and a Sedalia Township constable Kaulis.

Wit Aker Holmes Wall George W. Anamosa Charles W., Knox John M. Carnutt Harvey D. Dow Benjamin F. Jenkins Truman T. Viets Phillip Sullivan Harry 0. Moss

George R. Smith College Opens Annual Ceremony

The sixteenth annual opening of George R. Smith College was held in the College Chapel on Tuesday September 15 at 10 30 a m with Rev W H Smith district superintendent presiding After a Psalm lesson Rev J Will Jackson D D led in prayer followed by singing Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown Introductory remarks were given by the presiding officer and a short address by Rev C S Webster of the Smithton circuit

George R. Smith College W. H. Smith Sedalia J Will Jackeson D. D C. S. Webster Smithton

New executive officer announced at Old George R. Smith College

The event featured musical interludes by Irene Fletcher and Eva Parker, with remarks by Rev. H. T. Keeves and others. Prof. A. C. Maclin was introduced as the new executive officer for the scholastic year. Enrollment is expected to exceed 100 in the first week as new instructors join, signaling a hopeful era for the college. Prof. Duke Boyd will lead the English Department and the Commercial Department will soon have a skilled instructor.

Irene Fletcher Eva Parker Earl A. Harris Lou Aida H. T. Xeeves Armstrong W. H. Huston T. H. Locksal Joplin T. L. Scott J Will Jackson Taylor's Chapel W. H. Smith A. C. Maclin A. M George R. Smith College Duke Boyd A. B Walden University Nashville Tennessee

Teft Speech in Sandusky Promises Roosevelt Policy Push

Hon. W. H. Teft vows in Sandusky Ohio on September 8 1908 to use all his power to push Congress to clinch the Roosevelt policies through constructive work. The remarks frame an assertive plan to advance progressive agenda.

Congress W. H. Teft Sandusky Ohio

The Crews Meeting Political Platform Address

The Crews Meeting outlines the political platform with Nelson C. Crews delivering remarks on policy directions and public engagement. Details focus on governance principles, community priorities, and anticipated reforms.

Nelson C. Crews

Negro voters hear decisive address at Wond's Opera House

A Kansas City Negro political meeting at Wond's Opera House featured a strong address praising democracy and urging unity with the Grand Old Party. Dr J T Williams chaired, outlining reasons for Black Republicans to stay with the GOP, with veterans Buck Shelby and James A White adding remarks.

Kansas City Wond Opera House Dr. den T. L. Scott Hercules Queen City Mr. Jr Buck Shelby James A White Grand Old Party J. T. Williams Mellury Medical College Nashville Tennessee

Lincoln High School Enrollment Increased

Lincoln High School enrollment has surpassed 350, signaling a need for an additional teacher. With the Industrial building adding efficiency, parents are urged to ensure regular attendance and good behavior as Prof. Hubbard and assistants work through the summer heat to keep students in school.

Lincoln High School Hubbard

Republicans Complete First Missouri Precinct Directory

Walter S Dickey chairman of the Republican State Committee reports at St. Louis HQ the first complete poll book for Rockville precinct Bates County. B I sharpless precinct captain and A W Stevens township committeeman delivered the book, the earliest in Missouri, with precincts countywide already in progress. Local Republicans push ahead with election preparations.

Walter S. Dickey Republican State Committee St. Louis B. I Sharpless A. W. Stevens Rockville Bates County Missouri

Local Socials Note Saturday and Sunday Visits

Mias Ruby Marten spent Saturday and Sunday with home folk. W. Bryan Young and Frank Lindsey spent Saturday evening at Otterville on business.

Mias Ruby Marten Home Folk W. Bryan Young Frank Lindsey Otterville

Disfranchisement Letter Prompts Kansas Urgency

Digatir reports a letter signed by John H. Atwood Democratic committee member urging disfranchisement of Black Kansans. The missive claims the Negro vote endangers Kansas politics, advocates education limits for Black children, and calls for denying suffrage to the ignorant and degenerate while denying color as a motive. May 6 1908 Joann H. Arwoop Globe-Democrat.

Favenworth Kan Atwood Kansas City Post State of Kansas Union William A. Harris Govenor Democratic Party Kansas City Leavenworth Atchinson Lawrrence Topeka South Missouri Kanaat Kansan Joann H. Arwoop Globe- Democrat

Arthur Camp’s Pleasant Drive to Smithton Sunday Eve

Arthur Camp enjoyed a very pleasant drive to Smithton Sunday evening, taking in the calm roads and familiar surroundings as dusk settled over the town.

Arthur Camp Smithton

Freemasons Meet Twice Monthly in Castle Hall

The group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday each month at 8 o'clock in Castle Hall on Fisher Street. C W White serves as chancellor commander and E W Fowler as keeper of records and seal.

Castle Hall Fisher St C. W. White E. W. Fowler

St. Louis Loper No. 41 Meeting Details

St Louis Loper No 41 of St Louis Missouri holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays each month at 8 p m at Pythian Hall 3137 Pine Street William Carson 1114 Morgan Street ch ellor commander and Charles S White 1239 Morgan Street keeper of records and seal

Pythian Hall Pine Street William Carson Morgan Street Cellor Charles S. White

Warrensburg Masonic Lodge Soper No 46 Meets Fridays

Warrenasurc Soper No 46 of Warrensburg Missouri holds regular meetings on the first and third Fridays each month at eight o'clock in their castle hall. RE W Hendricks serves as chancellor commander and A Reynolds as keeper of records and seal.

RE. W. Hendricks A. Reynolds

Axenor Lower No 31 Meets First and Third Thursdays

Axenor Lower No 31 organizes regular meetings on the first and third Thursdays each month in the castle hall at right o clock sharp. George Walls serves as chancellor commander and Albert M Oliver as keeper of records and seal.

George Walls Albert M. Oliver Bualé Ieeper

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