Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. VOL. J. HOW TO INCREASE THE AT TENDANCE IN OUR Curch Services The following is a peper read before the District Conference which held fort in Sweet Springs, Mo., by Rev. A H. Higgs, pastor at Marshall, Mo. This is like the question, 'How ought one to preach to keep some from going to sleep?' There are so many different occasions for slackness of attendance that it seems to me that a fixed rule is almost impossible. However, there must be some remedies somewhere, and if properly applied, they will tend in that direction to bring many to the house of the Lord: Now what ought we to do to create more of an interest in our public worsnip, on each successive Lord's day, at the regular hours for preaching. First, the key to the situation is held by the pastor. He is lord and master, but must be a good general; second, his official men and all of his boards must be in line, ready at the sound of the bugle to march, fight as the call may require. Thee are his co-helpers and auxiliaries in this work, and that part of the membership which is always willing and ready to do what is justly, properly demanded of them for the promotion of the Master's Spiritual as well as His Visible kingdom. Having the throttle in his hand, he must see that every part of the machinery is cleaned and oiled i.e. his daily life must be construed to be, by actual observation, that of a true servant of God, representing the loving Christ. With his personal attention to the Prayer Meeting, he often makes a friend for the Sabbath's preaching. His care and watchfulness over the Young People's Organizations such as the Epworth League, Christian Endeavor, B. Y. P. U. or whatever name it may be, will always bring some one to church on Sunday. To fill the church on the Sabbath, the minister must be a man with the spirit of Christ, given to kindness to the ill-favored as well as the most prosperous. A kind word, a kind look, on the street, in the store, in the Sunday School may and will lead many to His house. He must be seasoned with love, in all of his transactions. It cost but little in grace but the returns are large and may cause many to rise up and bless you at a time, when you least expect it. In one of our charges where we preached not long since, an old individual stopped, after the service came forward, took our hand and said, I like to come to your church' we answering, asked, why so? He replying said, "You make so welcome that I am always helped when I hear you preach". These words gave us more real comfort than the collection, because a sinner had been touched. The preacher, then, to build up his church, must stir up the gifts that lyeth within him and cause others to be stirred; capture the children and hold the strangers. Again, he must be a good visitor always looking after the old and sick, comforting them with a few words of exhortation. A verse sung now and followed by a prayer and if possible have the family called together will work all towards the filling his church when the hour of preaching is at hand. If your church is poorly heated (Continued on page 3.) SEDALIA, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 1903. M. B. Rev. B. F. Abbott, pastor of Pitt's Chapel M. E. church, Springfield, Mo, who presented an able paper be fore the Sedalia Dist, Conference at Sweet Springs, Mo., on, "How to stimulate greater interest in the class meeting," Friday morning. HOW TO STIMULATE GREATER INTEREST IN THE CLASS MEETING Without entelligent enthusiasm in our work, we are failures. No important achievement has ever been accomplished with't it. If any man lacks inspiration and enthusiasm for his work he had just as well get ready and sing "Hark from the tomb," pronounce the benediction, and quit, as to attempt to proceed with out this power. "Enthusiasm is the secret of power in every work-in businesses and in professional life. The Banker must sleep with his bank; the teacher must have his school with him upon the high-way; the Lawyer must stand with his client before the court in his own home. Write: Blessed is the man who has this main spring of power, and uses it, for he shall be successful. The success of the Methodist Church, and her doctrines, is due, largely, to the enthusiasm of her adherents. We have been the most enthusiastic followers of the Lord Jesus. Others have said, because of our interest in the services of the church that the Methodists are going to heaven by fire. Shouting, Methodist has been frequently used as a name for us. Methodist people have been accustomed to talking about their religion.praying about it, singing and shouting about; so effective has this been until the protestant denominations have copied a part of the spirit. The class meetings of the Methodist church have been the source of much of our religious enthusiasm When the strong arm of the church is weakened, we have need to become alarmed about the success of the church, unless this power is transferred elsewhere in the church. Here, in the class room, is the place where we talk most about the saving power of Jesus; of the wonderful love of God; of his continued goodness; of our besetments and sinfulness; of our battles and victories; in short, of our experimental religion. Experimental religion is the language of the class room, therefore, the question as to "How to stimulate a greater interest in the class meeting" narrows down to the question of experimental religion. You can't stimulate a dead body, you must get some life in your man first and then give him the proper food and stimulation begins. Your man must know that "he has passed from life unto death" or he can't talk about it. The reason why many people fail to attend class meeting is that they have nothing to talk about. A man can't come from the dancing floor or the card table into the class meeting and speak its language correctly. If we can get the church to accept the Lord Jesus wholly, the question is settled. For this will bring about a religious inspiration and enthusiasm born of the Christian spirit, and men will be eager to associate themselves together to relate the same. The ship has nothing to fear so long as the water is kept out of it. But, when the water finds its way into the hull there is danger. So it is with the church, its danger lies in not keeping its lines distinct from the world. If the church members are worldly minded, they have no use for the class meeting. Worldliness is a death dagger to our spiritual enthusiasm. Chas. E. Vincent a Graduate of Geo. R. S. College. Among the prominent young men of Marshall, Chas. E. Vincent may be considered first. He has lately returned from Chicago, and all are pleased to see him and hear him tell of his travels which is indeed interesting. Mr. Vincent is one of the kind that may be classed with such men as Booker T. Washington. He sees clearly, that we as young men must get the "get up and go" on us before we can accomplish any thing or make a mark in life. He is a graduate of Geo. R. S. College and has also attended school in Dixon, Ill. Long live Mr. Vincent, and may he in his aspiring efforts, at last reach the highest penacle with othmen of his kind. Our Correspondence Mrs. Geo. Garrett returned to Se dalia Thursday. Prof. J. M. Jorney of Solesvile visited here Friday. Mr. Walker Hogan and wife visited Mr, Sam Wright Sunday. Mr Eugene Finley and daughter came Sun. to visit his sick mother. Mrs. Isabelle Roulett came Wed. to visit her sister, Mrs. E. Hawkins. Messrs. Joe Hubbert and Harvey Points of Syracuse are visiting relatives here. Misses Della Tucker and Maud Hogan visited Miss Mattie Hopkins near Byberry last week. The rally of the A. M. E's. here was well attended, and a good collection was raised. Quite a number from Mt. Moriah attended. Revs. Sims and Broadus officiating; Rev. Mc Tassal, pastor. Marshall, Marshall Miss Russie B. Walton will leave soon to enter school at Lincoln Institute, Jeff City. Miss Devolia J. Bell will leave soon for Emporia, Kas., where she will attend school. Miss Cordell Walton a former teacher in our school will leave to accept of her new position as teacher at Columbia, Mo. The Pastor and members of the A. M. E. Church gave a reception on Thursday night, Aug. 20. It was largely attended and nicely conducted. It is but a short time before most of the leading young men and women of our town will leave. They will be greatly missed in Marshall. However, we know that they go aiming to obtain a higher degree in life, hence, we will not court sadness. The public school of Marshall will open Monday. Sept. 14. So far as is known, only four teachers assigned. Prof. J. H. Kenner, the faithful principal who has been with us for nearly 20 years is in the number. Miss Hawkins, Miss Peray and Prof. I. W. Adams are the other three. Miami, Mo. Mrs. Kate Jakes is on the sick list The 2nd Baptist church will give a picnic on Aug. 29. All are invited Miami and Marshall will play a game of base ball for a purse of $5, August 26. Mr. Walter Phillips lett Miami Friday for a brief visit. He will visit Chicago. K. C. and St. Louis. During an electric storm a few days ago lightning struck the Frank lin school house, tearing the roof considerably. The party given by Misses M. Graves and Callie Tillison at the --- NO.18 home of Mrs. L.A. Carter's was well attendad. Robt. King, one of our ladies' men received a broken finger by playing ball with Watts, but he is getting along nicely. Jakes & Williams, shaves, haircuts and general tonsorial work done. Call and see us. Two doors west of 2nd Baptist church. Died-Milton, the son of George Thomas in K. C. Saturday, Aug.15 1903. His remains were brought to Miami for burial Sun. Aug.19. Rev Clay of Carrollton officiating. Malta Bend, Mo. Miss Martha Fowler is on the sick list Mr Miller Neff is on the sick list this week. Mr. Theo Turk arrived Sunday from Sedalia. Mr. Sami Fowler is in very poor health this week. Mr. Pete Kile went to Marshall Thur. on business. Miss Amanda Thomas is improving very slowly. Mr. Geo. Lee was in Marshall on business Saturday. Mrs Mary E. Barber visited Sweet Springs Sunday. Mr. Al. Wilson and nephews came in Sunday from Sodalia. Mr. Allen Gatewood ishaving his house shingled by Mr. Jerry Fowler. Miss Tolie Fowler from Mt. Leonard was in town on business monday. Mr. W. Henderson has rented Mrs. Taylor's house and will move soon. Mrs. Mattie Anderson and daughter Mabel visited in Mt. Leonard Sunday. Miss Francis Crutchfield spent Thurs. with Mr. Wm. Turk at his country home Mrs. W. M Taylor and family left for K. C. Kas., Friday, their future home. Mrs. Francis Byman was called from Marshall to see her grandmother who is veryill. Mr. J. D. Aenderson and sister spent Thursday and Friday with their uncle Miller Neff. Quite a number went fishing Friday and carried dinner, but not many fish were caught. Mrs Josie Thomas and cousin, Pleadie Fowler, spent Friday with Martha Turk at her county home. Mr. Joe Sanders drove over to Sweet Springs Sunday after his family who had been visiting in Sedalia. Mr. and Mrs. Brent of Blackburn Mo spent Sunday with their parents. Mr. Miller Kile and wife. Misses Winnie Shanon and Millie Davis drove over to Sweet Springs Sunday and attended conference. Every body is invited to the Basketmeeting Sunday. Rev. Hamilton of Waverly will conduct the meeting. Misses Mary and Nora Crutchfield arrived home from Marshall where they have been visiting their brother John. Mr. Chas. Vincent and Miss Lillian Allen Drove from Marshall Sunday and were the guests of Mrs. F. D. Fowler. The A. M. E. sewing circle gave an entertainment Saturday night in the yard of Mr. Miller Kile. It was grand and successful. SEDALIA WEEKLY CONSERVATOR. ~ublished Rvery Saturday. Office, 104 BE. Main St., Up Stairs, “Entered June /6,'03 at Sedalia, Mo., as second class matter un - der Act of Congress of March 3, '7 9. W. H. HUSTON EDITOR. -C. M. ENGLISH MANAGER This Space Will Notify You SUBSCKIPTION, When Your Subscription Is Due | One Year $5.25. | Six Months 75 | Contributions must be accom-| One Month 15+ panied by nameasan assurance) | of good faith. ‘Think for Thy-Setf ove good thought And know It to bo Thine own. Allartioles for publication must; “Tis better than » thousand gleaned, | be in by Wednesday. | FOE RE Ca es | Editorials A NewPhenomenon In American Politics. OOS vm We note, with pleasure, thatin the recent recommendations - for changes in the administrative department of our govern. ' ment, caused by the forth-coming voluntary retirement of E- lihn Root from the War Department, General Luke Wright, a life-long democrat, will be elevatedby executive preferment, to the very responsible position as governor of the Philippine ar- chipelago. Viewed, supeficially, nothing of importance may be attached to this; but, upon sober reflection, the truly thought- ful citizen will see a deep underlying principle that is gaining foothold thruout the Republic. This principal is that men are being considered not for their partisanship or race lineage but for their genuine worth, What will the demagogue say now? When he, the president, appointed Dr. Crum they “belched forth flames of living fire ” Then it was that he declared that in his selection of men for responsible positions he would be governed entirely by their individual ability to perform their duty with the profoundest safety and welfare of the people. He also stated that he would not allow partisianism, racjalism, or sectarianism, to blind him as to the worthiness of men for a position. He has kept his word to the worthy Negro, and the well deserving Southern white man. Well may we declare that this is a new phenomenon in our political developentent. And, tho it may be in its embryo state at present, yet the fertilization sourrounding it is of such a character that it snust ultimately become strong and enduring. To us this should teach an important lesson, namely, don't| look to one party all the time for your favors lest they think] that you are utterly de?endent upon them and then conclude} that, what ever they may see fit to give, they will give, feeling! at the same time that whatever aid you may have rendered is| no more than you should have done, hence, your help needs no| futher consideration, | We must be, as Roosevelt, looking for worthy parties and) men to league ourselves with and whereever we find them} stand by them so longas they will stand by you, allowtng them} tosee at all times in all places that we are looking for the gen-, uine denonstration of the law of Reciprocity. | The public scools of this city will open on ot about the 21st | of Sept. Parents, begin now to prepar your chileren for school | Let it not be your fault as it has been alleged heretofore; that |, onother room ce closed fer lack of attendence of children hen |! there are abundance of children of school age to fiill and over |, fill our present school building. Our motto is:—To fill the build 1 ing to overflow and then demand more teachers, | | t Thruout the session of the Sebalia District Conference of the|' Central Missouri Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, at fe Sweet Springs, Mo., last week, harmony prevailed, The Dis-|t trict, from the reports read, is in a prosperous condition, un-{" der the leadership of the Rev. W. H. Smith, The most notable|t feature of the entire session was the demand for educated and | * refined young men for consecration to the holy cause of the > Christian ministry. I ° And, you thought that summer had made its departure. Not i 30 soon, So get your palm leaves and keer cool for a season, 5 R The Conservaror still lives and grows daily in the estima-| ir jon of her readers. She stands as of yore, pledged to progres. : iveness, intelligence and “get there.” Watch our next week’s| o pecial issue and be governed accordingly. . That State Fair was a*Hummer.” Sedalia may wel! congrat- | er late herself and the efforts of her two noble sons, the Honor- x bles J. H, Bothwell and C, E, Yeater for their success in secur ig this, the greatest of all State Institutions. \! Sedalia Weekly Conservator. ERVATO ‘The tiwke says: ‘‘Wedon't care if Jeff BRVATOR. erson City do keck ‘the boodlers and the rin St., Up Stairs. | old Capital, so long a¢ we keep the State class matter un -| ir’! Well, bro. Eres we are not hog- 9, gish, but we'll take tho Capetal too, ————— ee retrace What steps arebeing taken to care for EDITOR, | our aged and charitable persons this win- ; fp | ter? Why not oursecret orders andeburch 4 MANAGER | unite with nn offering and put it on de jit arenes | Hosit for this purpose, or shall we turn ia our helpless over to Mrs, Coe? eel 63 CRIPTION, ——$_—$___ ae } $5-23-| Our polite circles are lagging. Come on ff BE 75 now, show your colors, for the commu rye Fi él *5+/ ity is judged by its progressive und so-| GM Mean i a ; |oiat element, Don't you think so? eae raed He etf ovo good thought The “BROAD Ax” came tous asenex| ARGOS Lay bo Thine own. | change. Thanks, you area welcome in-| SU s thousand gleaned | ¢rudor and we shall anxiously await your SER Sa others sown, anon, | Weekly visit to our Sasetum. io ee | ——__ | | Temporetia Taik. Some temperance reformers think that fighting saloons and closihgthem np will deter and, eventually, stop crime, and start out in their work by fighting the sa- loon keeper and trying to reform him, Why not devote your time to training your children and otber people's children above such lowly living—a drankard’s life? Why, if you train the child above it and reform the inveteraly itabiber the ssloon man will have to go out of business, THOMAS BASS. |: Shae possible for aoumber of colored men to succeed in the horse business as | Mr. Bass has if they only had the grit, Pluck and good hard common sense. As \a rule, black men love horses and ean | handle them well, but thore is lack of de sire on their part to own fine horses, Mr, Bass has something over thirty head of fine blooded horses in Mexico, Mo He has two bere on exhibition and took 1st and 2nd prizes on Monday night, | His “Black Squirrel”? has taken the Ist Prize all over the country wherever he hus been. He eau do evetything bat tall and then he makes signs, Mr. Bass is 4 gentleman and his suceess has not sive enhim the “big head.’* He has made money and is in a prosperous condition Why do not some of our local men take a hint and get something? St, Joseph Spectainn | And we say to onr community, why don’t you get something of yalue? How many eakes baked by cur expert cooks| were exhibited at the State Pair—how | many pieces of needle art. ete.? | Resolutious Tendered P. BE, Smith for Fair, Impartial work | The following resolutions were unani | mously adopted in. the second quarterly | conference held in Pitt Chapel M. E jebureh Avg. 17, 1603 Whereas we are always mindful of a kind | Providence and ever grateful for the ma. | ny blessings vouchsafed unto us during | the past three months, notwithstanding | the fact that other places have been vis. | ited with floods, storms and other terri: | ble calamities, we indeed have been most | wonderfully blessed, our chureh has kept isteady pace in its onward and upward |march toward the City of the New Jeru- | salem. Whereasit has been our very de- lightful pleasure to again bave with us our esteemed P, B. to hold our and quar terly conference and we are. much en couraged by the very favorable reports madeand hope to continue tokeep our church the leading and banner charge of the Sedalia district, Furthermore we are proud of the spiritual and financial con dition of the chureh and are glad of the peaceful and harmonious relations that how exist between the different church- es in the city, regardless of denomina- tions, asit speaks well for the future; for how good it is for brethren to dwell together inpeage and unity. Again, we are thankful forthe hearty outburst of spiritual feeling that was 30 often mani. fested on yesterday (Sunday) at each service and especially during the admin- istration of the Lord’s supper, ‘'oomuch praise cannot be given to our beloved P, Ki, for the masterly manner in which he conducted the meetings and the three ve-_ ry able and eloquent sermons that he de livered for our edification and spiritual good. Now therefore, be it resolved, that we tender a rising vote of thanks to Rev, W.H. Smith, P. E., forthe fairand impartial manner in which he has pre- sided over the deliberntions of this con- ference, and we pray God that bis sue reas all over the district will be as pleas: unt and beneficial as has been his stay vith us, As you go up from bere toyour District conference we pray for its sue: itsg und inyoke the blessings of Almigty jod upof you, the pastors, the brethren indall those who make up the conference Most Respecttully Submitted, 8, B, Bacon, 5 See. Quarterly Conf. . ae A Rel ~ AOS ae Some ore Re _ "i TF Pani tloatoe va | calli ~ BI) HATE e Bl ea Bata td Waid c) 7 Pea a ORR Ea ‘gE oer e Bis. er pe ey ae a ALD ey ERD es aly wick aes vy ee eed ine ee poe RMN A CL a PSR sn gy Eel yer [ glial ee 7 ah ae ray ee ins” & ate CTR uy a = ” George R. Smith College. Rev. I. L. Lowe, D.D., Ph. D., President. CALENDAR FOR Fall term opens Sept. 22, closes 1903—04 Dec. 11, Winter term opens Dec. 14, closes Feb. 19, Spring term opens Feb. 22, closes April 28, The purpose of the Gollege is to give a thorough, practical christian education, It cares for the health and physical training, provides for refined social culture. gives careful attention to morals and m anners and aims to lead the student toa personal religious life, The work of the College is divided into six general Jepartinents. I, Primary and Grammar Grades, providing a thorough drill in the clementary branches Il Academy or College Preparatory, withClassical, Scientific, Bil lical English, Normal and Comercial courses, HI Art Department—Drawing, Painting aud Decorative w rk, IV Music Department—Vocal and Instrumental Music, Theor and Harmony V_ Industrial Department—Sewing, Dressmaking, Cooking, Do. nestic Economy, Mechanical Arts, Agriculture. VI College of Liberal Arts—Complete elective courses leading to he several academic degrees. For a School of Journalism. | Joseph Pulitzer, proprietor of the New | York World, has provided a gilt of twe million dollars to establish n achoo! of eran in conneetion with Columbia | University, New York City. Of this sum | $1,000,000 isdonated outright, [fat the end of three years the school ix a suc~ ‘cessfol operation Mr, Pulitzer will turn Over the additional 1,000,000, the income ‘of one-half of which is to be devoted to the maintenance of the school. ‘The in come of the remaining $500,000 will be ‘expended for purposes to be agreed up: on by Mr. Pulitzer and the university trrstees, ‘The eolfege of journalism will bear to the university a relation similar to other professional aehools, such as law medicine, mines, and, hike them, will be national in scope. In announcing Mr, Pulitzer’s gift, the World said: Students proposing to enter upon the career of journalism will find accessible here courses of stady that will for this profession “> equivalent to what other professional schools supply for other pro» fessions; while young men aliendy en- gaged upon the newspapers and desiring to advance themselves more rapidly by the cullivation of their aptitude may find in these vonrses a valunble assistance, In Every pursuit where men are under an equal moral responsibility to the pub- lic for the proper discharge of their du- ties they are prepred for those duties by years of careful contciencious, study, but the newspaper men, whoare in ma: ny directions the informers and ten hers of the people, bave hitherto received no special preparation for their important duties. Atthe time of the last census, there were in the United States 14,073 lawyers and $0,068 persons classed as. journalists, ‘The legal profession was provided with trained reoruits by 100 law schools with 1,100 professors aud instruct- ors. Fora fair proportion there should have been nt least twenty-six colleges of journalism. Itis probable thatthescheme of instruction will include several of the ycademic courses now taught in the uni. versity, but will also give prominence to he endeavor to impart by thoro teaching ind training what hasbeen hithetto ac- juired in the bard school of actual prae- ice, The building for the sehoo! will robably be completed by the aulumn of 904, aod it is hoped that the school may »¢ opened soon after. The course of stud: y will be two years, Candidates will be \dmitted upon an examination as to good haracter and intelligence, but previou ollegiate courses will not be required. Chambers & Wheeler are down to- late Tonsorialist, Every shave and iair-cut done to please the most fas- | Expenses. Board and room for four Weeks $8,0 Tuition — — — — 3.00 Use'ot laundry — — — 60 Musie, lustrumental or Voeal for font weeks, two lessons per week — $2.60 Oue lesson per week — — 1.50 Use of Instrument per month 60 Use of typewriter in Commercial de- partment, per month -— = 60 Rooms are lighted, heated, furnished with bedsteads, mattress, pillows. two quilts, mirrors, bowl pitcher aud lamp. Students furnish for themselves, sheets and pillow cases, extra quilt and blan kets, slop bucket, lamp chimneys, mat- ches, soap ete, A reduction of 50¢ per month is made from the tuition of candidates for the Ministry, and children of Ministers. All bills are payable in advance the first of each school month. Money for students’ expenses should be sent. die rectly to the President of the College. Send by draft, P.O. order, express order or registered letter to- Pres, IL. Lowe, Sedalia, Mo. Work and Self-help. A number of students boarding in the College are permited toearn some part of their expenses by work in the build ing or on the grounds, provided thuy are Willing and efficient, Liberal pay ix allowed for all work done, but employ~ ment will not he cootinned to those who fail,to do their work satisfactorily. Most students earn in this way $2.00a months some earn larger amounts, Application for work should be made to the Presi- dent in advance of coming, A large number of students find em- ployment in homes in the city, sufis cient to meet expenses of board and tuition, They call for young ladies for these positions is always greater than the supply. Application for such em- ployment should be made in advance through the President of the College. As far 4s possible we endeavor to safeguard those working in the city, but cannot be fully responsible for those outade the bullding. Only young men and women of established habits and character can be allowed this privilego of out side residence, In case of minurs this may be gran- ted only on the written request of par- onts or guardians, These, and many other bargains, to numerous to mention, are to be had at our store This Month—Nothing old—Everything New and Fresh—We make no charges for showing our goods—Call in and see them. J. F. KUHN & CO. Cor. Lamine & Pettis. GRYCERIES 18 lbs Granulated sugar ... $1.00 Pure Leaf Lard ... 15c lb "Q" Brand Sorghum ... qt. can 10c "Q" Brand Syrup ... qt. can 10c X-ray Soap ... 6 bars for 25c Old Country Soap ... 6 bars 25c Best Vinegar ... gal. 21c Good Cream Cheese ... lb 15c Smoked Bacon ... lb 15c These, and many other bargains, to at our store This Month—Nothing o We make no charges for showing our J. F. KUH Cor. Lamin MALTA BEND. $ ^ { \textcircled{1} } $ Mr. Frank Stevenson of Fairville, Mo made us a pleasant visit Friday. Glad to see Frank. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Turk entertained a few young people at their country home Tuesday night in honor of Miss Millie Davis of Marshall. Mr. J. H. Bowan of Lexington, Mo., came Sunday and spent the day with Miss Francis Crutchfield, and both rurned to Lexington on the evening train. Mrs. F. D. Fowler entertained at dinner Sunday, at her beautiful home on Agnes St., Misse Francis Cruthfield Lillian Allen, Fannie Miles, Maud and Mittie Fowler, Messrs. J. H. Bowan, Charley Vincent, and Harry Wilson. Louisiana. We are having ideal weather at present. Misses Clarinda and Alice Douglass of St. Louis are La. visitors. Miss Cave, of Cedar City was a guest of Mrs. M. Hall Thur. & Fri. Misses Ursie and Minnie Cox are guests of Mrs. Pearson of this city Miss Izora Lindsey returned from St. Louis Sun. after a visit of three weeks. Mrs. Rollins of Jacksonville was the guest of Mrs. A. Iles for a few hours Sunday. Misses Daisy Huff and Janie Lynch returned from Quincy Fri. after a visit of one week. Miss Lily Peach of St. Louis is visiting her parents Mr. Peach and wife of this city. Mrs. Lena Gamble of St. Louis is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Chas Holmes of this city. Misses Bessie and Nina Moore of Pittsfield are the guests of their aunt, Mrs. Charity Duncan. The thirtieth anniversary of the A. M. E. church drew quite a large crowd from surrounding towns. Miss Susie Harrington returned from Bowling Green Sat, where she had been on business for a few days A hay ride was given to Calumet Sat. The following persons went: Misses Izora Lindsey, Lena Johnson Annie Smith Bessie Moore Georgie Reed Alberta Mitchell and Lovie Smallie, Messrs. J. McQuay Clay Bryce Alexander Mosse and M. L. Mackey. Miss Hazel Williams gave a unique party at her beautiful home on Alabama St. Thurs. in honor of ```markdown ``` Sedalia Weekly Consevator. Miss Turner of Owensboro, Ky. After indulging in games, cream and cake, oranges and punch were were served. A delightful time was had by all present. GEORGETOWN AND VICINITY. Terah Curd, of Topeka, Kas., is visiting his mother at Georgetown, after an absence of 3 years. Eli Ousley, of Pueblo, Colo., is spending his vacation with his nucle, George H. Ousley, 6 miles north of the city. Mrs. Mary Hudson and baby, of Longwood, Mo., are the guests of her cousin, Mrs. Emma Boyd, on N. Moniteau. Geo. G. Taylor, of Virginia City, Nev. a cousin of Wm. Curd of Georgetown is at Mrs. Emma Boyd's, 800 N. Moniteau nursing a sprained ankle. The two-year-old son of Chas. Gallie, while his mother was preparing to go to Georgetown, fell into the wall and was drowned on Sunday last. His remains were buried Monday at 11 A.M. in Gec. town cemetery. Geo. Ousley, one of Pettis County's progressive and thrifty farmers cut 40 acres of wheat averaged between 16 and 18 bu. to the acre. He also has about 30 acres of good corn in crop. Mr. Ousley possesses about 70 acres of land which he can call his own, just about six miles north of Sedalia. BOSTON CAFE. Furnishes All Grocers with DELICIOUS, FRESH, HOME-MADE BREAD. Dont forget to ask for Walch's Bread. We also lead in the production of ICE CREAM. Died—Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 7 P. M. little John Edward Kuhn, son of J. F. Kuhn the grecer. The funeral was held at the residence, Rev F. S. Cook officiating. The CONSERVATOR joins Mr. and Mrs. Kuhn's many friends in words of condolence in the hours of their recent affliction. We can fittingly admonish them to remember the following scripture lesson that "The Lord giveth, and He also taketh away" and that all His acts are acts of benevolence and love. MUD The plasma was rocked in the cradle of earth, And grew in the turbulent deep; And ages and ages and eons of help Were painfully passed in adjusting itself, Then: it began to creep. Each age that was added by age to the past Adds, also, to its stand; So it grew but 'twas adjusted at last This multifarious sum if the past. The Apex of which was man. So he grew, and looked down on his growth— The beast, the fowl and the Amoeboid; Then all died: and from greatest to least, Over the grave of manand of beast Was written the Epithet 'MUD'. --- (Continued from page 1.) in winter, badly ventilated in summer and hardly ever cleaned, with smoky, dingey, dirty lamps, hence, the thing you need is a good sexton. One who will attend strictly to his business and keep at it until everything is in order. A good sexton is worth a great deal to the church but a poor one will help to unfil it as much as any thing known. The kind of a janitor who begins his fires at 10:30 on Sunday mornings; begins to sweep and dust opens windows, grumbling all the while because it is so cold, will by his negligence drive many away from the church. Then, to, when the minister is a bout mid-way his sermon, this unskilled sexton will rush to the stove and begins to punch and poke at the fire, this kind of a sexton should be immediately dismissed without pay, for such a servant can pull down more in one Sunday than the pastor, can build up in a month. A prime thing to help fill the is for the minister to be on time, prepared to preach rarely if ever make excuses. Should it occur at any time that an excuse is necessary, let it be done in the purest and best chosen words, no trying to play cute, or palm off jokes or wit as an excuse for not studying, nothing but real hard work will pass in this market. My suggestions are for him to have a thorough preparation for the work to be done. The Scripture lessons previously selected, should be read with care and you should rarely comment on what you read, let the word cut its way. As the singing usually preceeds hymns must be selected for the time, place, and occasion. For regular church services our Methodist Hymns are the best, they are sung now around the world. I have heard that a Nobleman in China, upon his lanquishing bed, had sun for his consolation; Jesus the name high over all, In earth, in hell or sky. Men and Angels before it fall And devils fear or fly. We heard Bishop Thoburn say, I think it was he, That a little boy in India had heard about Christ and accepted Him and because of this, his parents beat him and drove him from home, and that the boy came to the Missionary singing; Jesus I my cross have taken All to leave and follow thee Nacked poor, dispised, forsaken. Thou from hence my all shall be, Bishop John P. Newman, in his matchless effort to put Gen. Grant in the Kingdom, after prayer and reading, the great dying sodier and general, took the preacher by the hand said in trembling voice; O that with younder sacred thing We at his feet may fall. We'll join the everlasting song And crown him Lord of all. So our hymns are quite sufficient for any occasion. Before I leave the singing I offer one more suggestion select such songs that all can sing, encourage congregational singing, it matters not how good a choir you have, have much singing. The opening prayer often plays an important part in the service and I would suggest that the members get the prayers and sermons of some of our great preachers and others and read them, not to copp by any means, but to catch the spirit of great prayers and preachers, all this tends towards filling the church on preaching day. Now as to the sermon; be a thotful preacher not a "rouser" this filli-bustering and stampping does lit the good if any. I know of a preacher who went to help a brother in a revival, he found out all, as far as he could, as to the number of funer als that had been in the church that year, those who were members and those who were not. And in a craft- QUINN'S BAR Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Bootled Beer. Everything Genuine. Remember the Place. GEISCHEN & VIEBROCK HARDWARE, STOVES and REFRIGERATORS. 116 W. Main st. ty kind of way he repeated over them all. The people did not yield as he thought, so on Sunday morning he preached on his back. The effect was powerful for crows after that as long as he staid, but when he left behold the spirit departed too! And the church was certainly in a morbid condition. I do not recommend this method, but the reverse in preaching. The text must be prayerfully selected. We would generally recommend a simple passage of Scripture giving the book, chapter, and verse. When this is found and all is ready aim to preach to the text rather than from it. Preach a big sermon once and a while to let the people know that you can. But as a rule never announce your subject a week or weeks in advance, people will lose interest in them; and some time you will lose interest in them. But every Sunday suprise the people with something new. If rainy and bad, preach your best, it will be found out and will often give you a full house even when weather indications are bad. To preach from a text you must be acquainted with its meaning; know how to analyze it and then follow your analysis. For example take the text we find in the First Epistle of John 4th. Chapter and the 16th verse—"God is Love". While this may furnish an easy outline for almost any ordinary occasion, for any ordinary speaker, it is one of the most profound texts in the Bible. Should I attempt to diagram this text it would be thus: Subject The Character of God. I would compare the characters of men with that of God. Their real not their imaginary character 2nd. His character originated is himself, therefore since He is Perfect all things pertaining to Him is perfect. 3rd. The characters of men will live but, His was before man's there fore His is Eternal. 4th. His character developed in to love or humanity and the world. His love was so great that He gave His life for us. Topic, His Love Christ its chief exponent. First Cor. 13th. Chapter shows what love is by what it will endure. It declares First that love is perfect and Second that love is pure. The above and similar subjects prayerfully studied taught, and preached is bound to produce conviction and some heart will be touched. Finally to gain and hold better at tendance to church let all the people have something to do in every service encourage them in their public singing and talks concern in gth experience. Let the minister be aware of all that is going on defend the good; denounce the bad; keep in tguch not only with his members but all the people. Be in sympathy with those who have great burdens to bear; keep in close communion with the Lord; your heart pure and body clean. Read good books; be faithful and your church will often be filled and some to be saved. PERSONAL MENTION. Eugene Saunders is here to make his home with his brother Richard Saunders Rev. F. S. Bowles of Warrensburg, Mo. gave the CONSERVATOR a pleasant call Sat One student, Miss Anna Mitchell from Bolivar, Mo. is at the guildind. Already they come. Joseph B. Simpson was in town Wedndsday. Pres. I. L. Lowe of G. R. S. C. spent Sun. in Glasgow in the interest of the College. Mrs. Emiline Williams has had the carpenters and painters working on her home on North Lamine st. Mrs. Mattie Brown and sister of Slater Mo. are guests of Mrs. A. G. Wheeler on N. Ham St. Mr. Allen Gravett of Smithton is the possesor of a bran new buggy girls, and he isn't married either. Uncle Jacob Hunter of S. Ohio St. was called to St. Louis Mo. Sun day night to be with a very sick daughter. Mrs. McGill of Lexington, Mo. spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Jerry Brown also attended the fair. She returned home Monday morning. Thos. Gasoway has gone to Higginsville Mo. to have charge of the dining room in one of the large hotels there. Mrs. Anna E. Wright will leave for Columbia, where she is elected as teacher in the public seools, on or about the 12th of September. Mrs. Mollie slaughter of Norton, visited Mrs Elias Fletcher during State Fair week. She speaks of sending her two elder daughters to Sedalia in the near future. Good. G. W. Thomas was Katy Flagman at 20th and Grand Ave. State Fair week. He performed his duties very acceptably for the company and creditably for himself. Mrs. Smyth Overton and Miss Roxie Wheeler of 116 Flora street, Dallas, Tex are sojourning in the city and will be the guests of trs. J. H. Stewart of N. Broadway—Lincolnville. Mrs. Vina Williams and Dr. Walden, spent last week in Macon city attending the Grand Session of U. B. F. & S. M. T. They returned Saturday and report a very nice time. Thru their efforts Sedalia will have the next session. Rev. A. H. Higgs of marshall, passed thru our city monday, from District Conference at Sweet Springs.en route to Clinton for a short stop. Thence he will depart for Iowa City, la, where he will speak before eth- Grinnell Chatauqua, on The "Needs of The Race." Prof. H. L. Billups came home from Sweet Springs last Friday, where Dist. Conference was convened. He reports a delightful and entertaining session. Prof. says that he is kept very busy and has engagement to fill up to the latter part of September. Prof. J. W. Cooper of Warrensburg was a welcome visitor to our office last Sat. Come again Prof. You are welcome. Prof. Cooper is one of Mo.'s graduates and those who have read his contributions can see that he has a bright future and is destined to become one of Mo.'s leading young men. AWEDDING. At the home of the groom's parents, Lucian J. Mason, of Sedalia and Mattie B. Scott, of Houstonia, were united in marriage last Thursday afternoon. They left for their home Thursday evening, and will reside near Houstonia. In anticipation of their nappy furture. The CONSERVATOR extends congratulations. To The Farmers of Missouri And Adjoining States, The time approaches for the second Annual Meeting of the Farmers Institute and we take this opportunity to remind the farmers, farmers' wives and daughters, and the officers of the Convention of this coming event, and to ask them to redouble their energies in striving to make a movement so auspiciously begun, a permanent tribute to the business enterprise of the Great Middle West with her fertile acres and manifold natural resources. We urge the organizera appointed last November to see to it that Farmers' Institutes are organized in their respective localities and that as large delegations as possible come up from the different districts to the second annual Convention which will be held Saturday, Novemder 7, 1903. We urge the farmsrs to save some of the best products of the soil to bring along as specimens of what they are capable of producing; and further that if possible they bring their wives and daughters, that the benefit of scientific farming and ad vanced methods in various lines of farm work, as in poultry raising, dairying, bee culture, etc., may be open to and discussed by all, and from all points of view. Very cordially submitted, B. F. ALLEN Pres. J. S. YATES, Sec'y. Missouri Journalism's Claim. The display of Missouri's Journalism in the Missouri State Building at the World's Fair, will mean much to the state in the way of influencing homeseekers and capitalists to come to Missouri to live. Perhaps no one other thing in a state is so sure an index to its character, and men of the most desirable type realize this. The journalism of Missouri is doubtless unsurpassed by that of any state in the union, and certainly so in comprison with that of any state of equal or less population. Almost 1,000 Missouri publications will be handsomely bound and placed on exhibit at St. Louis next year. (Walter Williams.) This County's Rare Opportunity. Thoughtful farmers and Horticulturists of our county will see in the exhibit proposed to be made in the name of the county in the Missouri Building, at the World's Fair, the greatest opportunity we have ever had to exploit thoroly and cheaply this county's markets. The Missouri World's Fair Commission has appropriated $50. to be offered as prizes for a corn contest in the county, and the products of the winners will be subsequently pitted in an inter-county contest to be held at some central point in the state. The Commission has set aside $1,000. for the State Show, and the farmers of the county desiring to compete are put to no further trouble than the preparation of the products for the initial competition. The Commission pays all further expense and the prizes won go to the grower. Products winning prizes at the State Show will be taken to St. Louis to compete further for World's Fair prizes, which will be announced in the name of the grower and the county in which produced. These awards also are the property of the grower. Besides corn contests, the Commission has arranged for competition in exhibits of Blue-Grass, Clover, grains of other sorts, both in the straw and out. A small pamphlet containing "Suggestions for collecting and preparing exhibits in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Mines and Metallurgy" has just been issued and may be had free by addressing the Missouri World's Fair Commission, Saint Louis, Missouri. Government Land in Missouri. For the benefit of those who expect to take part in the inspection of government land, which will be about September, I herein give a list of acres and location. Anyone desiring to see the location of these lands may see map of same at the CONSERVATOR'S office, 104 E. Main St. Other information will be given by meat any time. Yours Respectfully, D. L. Stewart DRESSMAKING. ALL KINDS OF SEWING DONE. MRS. ALICE SIMPSON 111 East Cooper Street. If you wish to beautify, straighten, and promote the growth of the hair try Mrs. Jackson's MAGIC HAIR ELIXIR, tt will do it. Address, Mrs J W. Jackson, MINNIOLA COTTAGE Sedalia, Mo. Mrs. Davis keeps on hand a full line of hair goods, such as braids, bangs pompadours. Also, facebleach and hairpomade. We solicit your patronage WRITE For Prices D. Y, STEEL. Popular Tonsorial Artist Courteous Treatment Your Trade Solicited. 120 E.Main. J. M. Harris. M. D. Physician and Surgeon. 116 W. Main St., Sedalia, Mo. Office hours 10 to 12 a.m., 4 30 to 6 30 p.m. Residence. 236. W. Morgan St. Kuhn, the Grocer, see him. Obituaries. Died, Aug 14th, at Four o'clock A.M. Mrs. Alice Jones, eldest daughter of Elias and Lue Fletcher of 113 East Morgan street. Death was the result of a long spell of illness contracted, while residing with her husband, Leslie Jones in Kansas City, Mo. The Funeral Services were held from Taylor's Chapel, Reverends Davis and Alexander officiating. After a very touchingly sad service, the remains were tenderly laid to rest in the family lot at the city cemetery. Mrs. Alice (Fletcher) Jones was born May, 13th, 1876, at Sedalia, Mo. and died August, 14th aged 27 years 3 months and 1 day. At an early age her parents placed her in Lincoln School, where she, at an early age, gave evidence of an exceptionally bright girl. Thru. out her education al career, was seen the wonderful brightness of her intellect. She was an honored Alumnus of Lincoln High School and had done several terms of advance work at George R-Smith College. She was married, while quite young to Leslie Jones of this city and the most characteristic feature of her en tire life, was the undying love and affection she had for husband. To this union were born two children, the eldest of whom survives her. Just prior to her death, she found Christ and declared her willingness to obey her heavenly father. Her parents, husband and friends deserve special praise for their devotion to her in the hours of her bitter affection. The CONSERVATOR expresses with the keenest sympathy our condolence to the bereaved family in this sad hour. Died, Monday, August, 24th. at 2 o'clock A. M. little Jenneta, daughter of Pearl and Georgia A. Williams of west Pettis street. She had been a victim of sickness only a brief season and death was the result of a Hemorrhage in the Cranial cavity. The deceased was born Dec. 26th 1893 and died August 24th. 1903 aged 9 years 7 months and 28 days. The funeral services were held from Simpson's Chapel, Rev, G. w. Ball officiating. And, the interment was at the city cemetery. Little Jennetta had shown remarkable talent in her school work here in the city and she was also known for her obedience and sturdiness of character. we join mr. anb Mrs. Williams' many friends in extending to them our deepest sympathy in this, the hour of their sadness and bereavement. Get Billup's Carraige JOHN HURDLE IS POLITE AND WILL TREAT YOU RIGHT. Ring him up. 'Phone 146 or 164 Funeral and all Calls promptly Looked after. The Conservator Is a paper devoted to the higher ideals of life; a paper edited and controlled by progressive young men. All its work is done by race youth. Our Policy Is to mold pulic sentiment that will develop aggressive character Our Staff Is of the genuine stuff-young men who are not susceptible to narrowness in politics, religion, morals or manners. Advertisers Would do well by advertising in the CONSERVATOR for it goes into more than 300 homes in Pettis Co., alone to say nothing of the foreign circulation. Terms Are reasonable; only $1.25 per year Subscriptions are strictly cash in advance. Advertising rates Made known on application. MRS. KINGSBURY. ICE CREAM and LUNCH Will serve Ice Cream and Lunch every Thursday and Sunday at 139 W. Johnson St. Call. GENERAL TRANSFER Piano & Furniture Mover All work done with care at reason able rates. WARREN CRAIGHEAD 'Phone 406 Residence 617 N. Lamine St. Wm. M. RICHARDSON HORSE-SHOEING A SPECIALTY 319 E, Main St. Sedalia, Mo. Where to Worship. Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Morning Sunday School ..... 9.30 Song Service ..... 10.45 Preaching ..... 11.00 Afternoon Class Meeting ..... 2.30 Epworth League ..... 6.00 Song Service ..... 7.45 Preaching ..... 8.00 Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening Rev. R. Davis, Pastor. African Methodist E. Church. Preaching.....11.00 Afternoon Sunday School.....2.00 Class meeting.....3.00 Endeavor.....7.00 Preaching.....8.00 Rev. Alexander, Pastor. Morgan St. Baptist Church. Preaching ..... 11 00 Sunday ..... 2,00 P. M. Preaching ..... 7,30 P.M. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening. Rev. P. M. Mack, Pastor. Simpson's Chapel. Methodist Episcopal Church. Sunday School.....900 A. M. Preaching.....11.96 A. M. General Class.....3.00 P. M. Preaching.....7.20 P. M. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening. G. W. Ball, Pastor. C. M. E. Church Preaching every Sunday morning at 11.00 and evening at 7.30 Sunday School ..... 2.00 P.M. Class meeting ..... 3.00 P.M. Prayer meeting every Friday evening. T. H. Warfield, Pastor. Free-will Baptist Church. Preaching and Rally every 3rd Sunday at 11:00 A, M. and 7:30 P. M. Sunday School.....2:00 P. M. Covenant meeting.....3:00 P. M. Prayer meeting every Tuesday evening and Covenant meeting every Friday evening.. Rev. E, D. Burns, Pastor. Lodge Directory X Q.C. Commandery, K. T., Meet for regular business the first and third Fridays in each month. J. T. Ferril, E.C. C. H. Lewis, K. K S H T W S S T R. A. M. No. 5. Sedalia Chapter No. 5 Meets irregular session the second and fourth Wednesday evenings in each month. Visiting brothers always welcome Wm. Ruby, H. P. C. H. Lewis, Sec. M A. F. A. M. Centennial Lodge, No.59 meets in regular sessson the second and fourth Mondays in each month. J. P. Moffitt, W. M. J. T. Eerril, Sec. Centennial Court, No. 37. 1st. & 3rd. Thus., of each month. Sallie Moffat, Matron, Julia Hayden, Sec. Hawkin's Lodge, No. 44. 1st. & 13d. Mondays in each month, C. O. Brown, W. M. C. W. Holliday, Sec. 安 Meets in regular session the first and third Tusah. Hall 120 E. Main St. D. Y. Steele P. S. Sons & Daughters of Charity Lodge No. 1. Meets 1st. and 3d. Tuesdays each month. D. L. White Pres W. W. Henderson Sec.