Opening ceremonies at George R Smith College 1905
W H Huston writes from Sparta Missouri about the opening day of the George R Smith College for Colored Youth. Enrollment exceeded 100 with more expected by October 11. Rev A R Martin is pastor of Trusedale. many students from sections enrolled, with 80 percent of last year’s students expected to return. The day featured hymns, prayer by Rev G B Abbott, scripture by President I L Lowe, and remarks by multiple pastors and local leaders urging diligence, punctuality, and obedience, amid a focus on order and high ideals.
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Sparta
Isnd
George R Th. Colldiks
Frenth
Trusedale
A R Martin
G B Abbott
Butler
I L Lowe
Cipal
W I Smith
Sedalia
Central Missouri Conference
Richard Davis
Taylor Chapel
This City
W A Bohannon
Warrensburg
W H Huston
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
O E Whaley
Hannibal
Tracedale
Scott
C ME
Prof Maclin and Wife Arrive from Cincinnati
Professor A G Maclin of George R mili: College arrives with wife Mrs Estella Maclin and companion Miss Bessie, direct from Cincinnati, as announced last week in the Conservator.
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A G Maclin
Department of Mathematics
George R »Mili
Estella Hawkins
Estella Maclin
Cincinnati
Bessie
Accomplished Daughter of Mason to Join College This Season
The piece notes Miss Mason, daughter of MC B Mason D D and senior secretary of the Freedmen's Aid and Southern Education Society, will fill an important college position this season. It praises Prof Maclin for his cheerful outlook and announces his marriage to a commendable young woman, while extending congratulations from Sedalians and Conservator readers.
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MC B Mason
The
Freedmen's Aid and Southern Education Society
Mason
Maclin
Sedalians
Twain
Conservator
Officials Say No Record Of Negro National Co operative
Letters from Iowa and Missouri officials dated Aug 1906 state there is no record of the Negro National Co operative Development and Manufacturing Association or its incorporation. Correspondence from W B Maxtin in Iowa and C P Connect in Chariton notes absence of business licensing or foreign cooperation status for the group.
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Oines
Iowa
T Ward
Centerville
Negro Natonoperative Development and Manufacturing Association
W. B. Maxtin
State of
Jefferson City
Negro National Co-operative Development and Manufacturing Association
Jonn E. Swancrk
Missouri
Chariton
T T Ward
Esquire
C. P. Connect
Lowa
The Sedalian Conservator Endorses Political Conservatism
A Columbia Missouri publication The Professional World endorses Our Political Conservatism and praises The Sedalian Conservator for preaching political doctrine. It urges Black voters to align politically and implies caution if politics offer nothing, thanking Brother Logan for the notice of Negro rights advocacy.
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Columbia, Mo
Brother Logan
Encouragement Sought for Better Contention Support
Readers urged to give stronger encouragement when facing contention. The appeal asks for thoughtful backing and constructive input to improve outcomes and cooperation in challenging situations.
Lincoln School Progress Under Prof Hubbard Drill System
Lincoln school shows 326 of 624 enrollment as Prof C C Hubbard cultivates discipline and a drill system. New teacher Miss Abbott adjusts well. parents and leaders urged to unite to raise enrollment and stop loitering. Captains named in class rooms, and coordinated efforts aim to fill empty rooms.
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Lincoln School
C C Hubbard
Ardonia Abbott
Hubbard
Johnnie Townsend
James Williams
Man" Bell
Gans Emerges as Favorite After Nelson Bout
The Peoria Star notes Joe Gans gained popularity after the fifth round clash with Bateling Nelson. It highlights his generosity in aiding Nelson, his gameness under repeated contract changes, and his courage through the long series of rounds. Spectators cheered Gans as a hero while Nelson and his trainers rode away to avoid attention.
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Peoria Star
Bateling Nelson
Joe Gans
Nelson
Joe
Goldfield
Battling Nelson
Colored officer promoted to major in U S Army
Last Tuesday Captain John R Lynch of Mississippi was promoted to major in the United States Army pay department. The event marks the first high-grade advancement for a colored man in the regular army aside from chaplains. Other black officers, including Lt Charles Young and Lieutenants Benjamin O Davis and John E Green, earned commissions through merit and study, with Young serving in the Philippines and at Port au Prince.
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John R Lynch
Army of the
United States
United States Army
Ninth
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Ninth Cavalry
Charles Young
West Point
Allan Allensworth
Mississippi
Philippines
Port Au Prince, Hayt
Benjamin O Davis
Tenth Cavalry
John E Green
Missouri State Fair Live Stock Pavilion Opens Brilliantly
The Board of Directors reveals the new Live Stock Pavilion at the Missouri State Fair, touted as the finest in the world. It measures 187 by 23 feet with a solid concrete foundation, vitrified brick walls, and steel support. The arena spans 125 by 175 feet, seating 12,000, featuring broad promenades, multiple stairways, and numerous offices for fair operations.
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Missouri
Grand Exhibition Arena With Ventilated Rooms
The committee describes rooms for committee and elegant toilets with thorough ventilation and unmatched acoustics. The arena is large enough for horses and cattle exhibitions including buggy, saddle horses, and ring displays. Permanent steel framed seats will be installed for public meetings or conventions, with benches spread across grounds for visitor rest.
Histories and Charts For Sale By I O O F Agent
On hand are histories of Free Masonry and Grand United Order of Odd Fellows charts for sale at reasonable prices. Call or leave orders at 121 Mast Main Street upstairs. H W Johnson, Agent.
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Order of Odd Fellows
H.W. Jouxson
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Blair
E. Ralph Blair
Osage Street
George R. Smith College
W. H. Huston
School For Colored Youth
J L Smith
Mexico
B F Abbott
St Louis
Prof Maclin and
Wife
North
Lamine Street
Thank You
Bro. Logan
Walker
Dillon
Martin
Jackson
Abbott
Teeters
Prof I Lubbard
Grand Total
Eneene
Gans
Live Stock
B. Kuppenheimer
Kuppentelmer & Co
Chicago
E. E. Johnston
Ohio Street
Bathsia
AL G Wieeler
Carpenter's Restaurant
Brak
Walter Carpenter
East Main Street
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