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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1905
Page
4
A garbled OCR style piece blends nationalistic phrases with distorted names and disjointed imagery. It references family, slogans, and a call against race death, with uncertain attribution to an “Author” and hints of a Pike’s Peak bust motif.
Burleigh lodge No. 29 K of P held its fourth anniversary with Calantheans from Marshall Court No. 127 in attendance. Addresses by Banneker school principal on the Negro and Grand Chancellor A W Lloyd on Pythianism in Missouri. Grand Lecturer F J Brown on a Southeast Missouri trip. Prof W A Gunnell on Burleigh No. 29 history. Miss F O Baker on Calantheans.
The Colored Baptist church in Rockport will be pastorless as H. J. Burton V DM of Jefferson City resigns after five years on September 24. The church flourished under his leadership with strong Y P A work led by Emma M. Sexton, a well educated young woman, as president. Clay of Bunceton plans to open a store soon in town.
Opening day at the college was auspicious despite floods reducing attendance. Inspiring addresses were delivered by President Elder Smith, Rev Richard Davis, and Rev Dr James Harris. Belated students are arriving by trains, with more expected. A kindergarten department opened, accepting a few more five year olds. Tuition is $1 per month. Emma Dorsey of Institute, W Va, donated her late husband Rev J A Dorsey’s library to the college, a gift much appreciated, with a special alcove to be provided.
The piece argues the paper highlights both bright and optimistic racial progress. It notes training Negro youths in journalism, promises abundant Negro news, and claims strong support from diverse local professionals and a favorable price of one dollar for two copies.
From now until January 1 1906 rates are set at one dollar per year and sixty cents for six months. All subscriptions are payable in advance unless the management agrees to other arrangements.
A brief notice asks the recipient to pay an overdue bill to enable timely payment of larger, urgent charges. The message emphasizes clearing the debt to prevent further financial strain and maintain creditor relations.
Correspondents are urged to send regular news while reporting impartially on wool deeds and local conditions. The Sepada Weekly Conservator emphasizes liberal rates, broader sentiment cultivation, and subscription growth under Editor W. H. Hussey.
Prof J W Johnson heads a new Otterville school starting on the 18th. Invincible Joe Simpson rang Holden children on the 18th. Holden’s prospects look strong. Miss Ardonia Abbott begins her second Windsor year under auspicious circumstances. Lilian Martin enrolls 41 pupils at Georgetown with room for more. Prof William Hobbs joins Marshall public school faculty this term, a Hamibal alum. Miss Alice Holmes starts her second Smithton year, praised by families. Prof P Givens at Waverly promotes progressive ideas and Negro-American journals. Prof E D Burns returns to Blackburn post as music energizes little ones. Miss Sarah Brown teaches Pilot Grove this season with expected success. Principal J W H Kenner of Marshall upholds the Conservator. Miss Lucy Bohannon will report on Warsaw school work and will be missed socially this winter.
W Stearner and R H Hecars are listed as secretary and general manager respectively in a partial contact line for the Lexington Missouri organization. The entry provides a P O Box 585 address but no further details or context.
Miss Mattie Holmes begins her first year as instructress at the College this week. Mrs Sash J Layne will head the musical department this year, promising a classically grand program across the three terms.
A lasting memorial notes the deceased’s thrift and frugality as she leaves a beautiful, nicely furnished home to her heirs. The document emphasizes prudent living and the value she placed on frugal stewardship.
Officers of the Grand Lodge of U BF and S MT listed with Pettigrew of Huntsville as Grand Master and J B Coleman of Columbia as Deputy Grand Master. Other roles include CC Hubbard of Paris Grand Secretary W Hi Harrison Secretary of Endowment, Dr OC Oucen Hannibal Treasurer, Rev P T Reed Bunceton Grand Chaplain, and a Board of Managers led by J K Bruce and others. A misc. note and a comic item follow about an Irishman in New York unable to "go the bug."
Mrs Ann Flynn dies after months of illness on Sunday September 10. Funeral held Tuesday at Taylor's Chapel with Rev Richard Davis officiating and burial at city cemetery beside her late husband Henry Flynn. Survived by two daughters Mesdames Mette Buckner and Della Williams two sons from a former marriage and sisters Mesdames Emily Marshall Jane Ward Ellen Hayes. Flourishing in virtue she was highly respected in the community.
Miss Edith Pigg departed Tuesday for Ouindaro to attend college while Ernest Crouch went to Jefferson City for Lincoln Institute. After a six month illness Gentry White died at his Pine Street home and was buried with Masonic rites. Rev T A Bray, president of Lane College Jackson Miss, stayed with Rev and Mrs Abbott during the conference.
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