Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. VOL. 11. [Picture of a man in a suit with a bald head and a mustache]. Rev. E. D. Burns Rev. E. D. Burns is one of Sedalia's wide awake pastors. During the past year his congregation has built a nea church edifice on E. Petts street. This congregation, aside from being the smallest in the city, has exerted greater energy than any other. The good brother is a self made man, having been left an orphan during the Rebellion. Possessing indomitable will he has succeeded in educating himself and at present is the principal of the Bluckburn school in Saline county. His congregation has the greatest respect for him, because of his having accomplished so much for them. A MERRY CHRISTMAS, TO YOU, DEAR READER + + + representative two teachers of high Schools and work they are d Will you hand the representative of this paper your subscript this week? GOD-SPEED the Negro teachers of this state in their work at Columbia next week. LET us vote our High Schools and Colleges a hearty "thank you" for the excellent work they are doing toward the proper education of our youth. STATE Senator Franklin, of Mississippi, has caught the spirit of true Americanism. Governor Vardaman might show good sense by emulating his example. STATE Senator Franklin, of Mississippi, has caught the spirit of true Americanism. Governor Vardaman might show good sense by emulating his example. + + + combination society's activities. End of this spi ORGANIZATION and combination seem to be a prominent feature in the New Century's activities. May not the Negro profit something, by laying hold of this spirit? + + + How[the] world death of me pose to humiliate world. + + + minutely analyze vileges. Am the "multiple f to bow to the PERSISTENT Japan. How the world admires her pluck and fortitude! Hardships, nor death of men, nor reverse of arms can stay her from her purpose to humiliate the Russian Bear in the presence of the civilized world. POLYGAMY is being minutely analyzed by the Senate Committee on Elections and Privileges. American public sentiment is opposed to the practice of the "multiple of wives" idea and Utah had as well to prepare herself to bow to the will of the people. + + we are to have shall we not awe we have been our is certain nuitions of a w Is it really true that we are to have a Republican Missouri, after January First? Or, shall we not awake, during the balmy days of summer and find that we have been the victim of a happy delusion? Republican Missouri is certainly coming and she will bring with her the abundant fruitions of a well earned victory. + + + of the Multi-M Justice of "hazi men of Column and Magnate, G st week. It is justice of Hi EVEN the progeny of the Multi-Millionaire cannot evade the college hazer. In the practice of "hazing" all are treated alike because the Upper Classmen of Columbia college chased Kingdon Gould, son of the Railroad Magnate, George Gould, thru the streets of Greater New York last week. It is a shame that such practices are indulged by our Institutions of Higher Learning. If we as a race wish to become great in this country, we must guard, with extreme jealousy, the physical, educational and moral development of our children. No race nor nation should dare to even hope to become greet and powerful, when either neglect to watch the growto of its children.Bring the children into the schoolrooms; ke them in close touch with the Church and let the parent teacher and minister work harmoniously for one purpose—the betterment of our present conditions. IMPROVEMENTS in our home life will produce marvelous changes in our scholastic and social conditions. The more cultured homes we have, the better will be our condition in every particular. True culture begins in the home, about the fireside, and extends outwards It is lasting, when it eminates from the home. Greater stress should and must be placed upon this Phase of our development. Our parents must be urged upon to institute proper conditions in their homes for the support of the elements of ennobled culture. SEDALIA, MISSOURI, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1904. ONLY 5 CENTS EXTRA for this paper and The WEEKLY INTER OCEAN OF CHICAGO THE LEADING NEWS, FARM AND HOME PAPER OF Improved and strengthened by the addition of many new features: Enlarged farm department—forestry and flori culture—care of the horse—Boys' and Girls' page—International Sunday School Lesson—Home Health Club—Mme Michaud's health and beauty hints—new household ideas—practical cookery—latest styles for all ages—best fiction—full crop and market reports. The Inter Ocean is the only Western paper receiving, in addition to the Associated Press reports, the entire telegraph service of the Central News and special cable of the New York World, besides daily reports from over two thousand special correspondents. ALL THIS FOR ONLY 5 CENTS EXTRA A Good Man At Rest. William Green, father of the Rev. Richard Davis, of this city died at his home in Garnett, Kan., Sunday morning, Dec. 11, 1904. The deceased was 89 years of age. He was formerly a resident of Missouri but has for several years resident in Kansas. For more than 50 years he has been a most devout member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Three children and a wife survive him. The children are Mrs. Agnes Burton of Buxton, Ia., Mrs Annie Shelby, Fayette, Mo. and the RevRichard Davis, of Sedalia, Mo. He delighted in visiting from hous to house discoursing on the scriptures, in which he was a constant peruser. Very few men were more conversant with the Bible than he. Early in life he felt called to the ministry but on account of being a slave he failed to enter the active work. He often styled himself the "Fire side preacher". In great esteem he was held by the citizens of Garnett. The interment was in the Garnett cemetery. LEAVES A $3,000 LEGACY Albert Dyer of this city has received legal notice of the death of his sister, Mrs. Mary J. Kimball in Denver, Colorado. Her demise was on the 15th inst. Some time previous to her death, she had made her will, in which she bequeathes all her property, both personal and real estate, to her brothers, Albert Dyer, Sedalia, Missouri, Eli Fisher, Tipie, Mo., and her sister Mrs. Frances Wea of Tipton, Mo. At the time of her death, she was in her 63rd year of age. Her life had been given to travel and persistent work. She spent four years abroad, in and about Paris France; while there she studied scientific cooking, under French Chefs, and was awarded a Diploma by a Cooking School of that country. Her property consists of notes mortgages and other collateral held by a Denver lawyer, retained as the executor of her will and real estate in Denver and Crested Butte, Colo and several lots in Cincinnati, O. The Executor has estimated the estate, after all encumbrances has been lifted, to be worth $3,000. Is Their Guest. Miss Martha Jones, of Holden, Mo., is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. F.S Bowles on East Jefferson St. THE BEST WAY TO GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS is to do some of your buying NOW we have just added to our stock beautiful line of Waistings, among Chiffon, Taffetta, New ideas in Mac really no more acceptable present in the exercise of good taste we have from. some of your buying NOW and in order to have just added to our stock an entirely new and fine line of Waistings, among them are Persian Taftetta, New ideas in Madras Cloths, etc. To more acceptable present than a pretty Wax exercise of good taste we have everything to is to do some of your buying NOW and in order to help you we have just added to our stock an entirely now and very beautiful line of Waistings, among them are Persian Silks, Chiffon, Taftetta, New ideas in Madras Cloths, etc. There is really no more acceptable present than a pretty Waist and in the exercise of good taste we have everything to choose from Also We Can Offer You A large line of new designs in CLOAK handsome presents nothing can excel to buy your near and dear ones a LOVE with everything to be found in the Ea weaves and all the new designs. FOR HANDKERCHIEFS AND MUFFERS TO US. We have beautiful embroideried one of new designs in CLOAKS, AND FURS and for the presents nothing can excel these. Still if you your near and dear ones a LOVELY GOWN, we are anything to be found in the Eastern markets—all t and all the new designs. NDKERCHIEFS AND MUFFLERS BE SURE AND TO US. are beautiful embroidered handerchiefs: A large line of new designs in CLOAKS, AND FURS and for really handsome presents nothing can excell these. Still if you prefer to buy your near and dear ones a LOVELY GOWN, we are here with everything to be found in the Eastern markets—all the new weaves and all the new designs. FOR HANDKERCHIEFS AND MUFFLERS BE SURE AND COME TO US. We have beautiful embroidered handkerchiefs: FOR LADIES: From 35c and 50c np to $2.50 and $3.00. FOR GENTLEMEN: From 35c and 50c and up to $1.00. Also a full line of initial Handkerchiefs for both ladies and gentlemen, from 25c up to 50c. H. W. MEUSCHKE. a full line of initial Handkerchiefs for both lemen, from 25c up to 50c. Also a full line of initial Handkerchiefs for both ladies and gentlemen, from 25c up to 50c. H. W. MEUSCHKE. Holiday S WOME Fur Trimmed and plain Juliet, MEN Holiday House Slippers, Hand [vamps, Chamois lined, and Rome Holiday Slippers WOMEN'S hammed and plain Juliet, Romeo and Opera MEN'S House Slippers, Hand Turned, burnt vamps, Chamois lined, Opera, Everetts and Romeos. Fur Trimmed and plain Juliet, Romeo and Opera Cuts. Holiday House Slippers, Hand Turned, burnt leather [vamps, Chamois lined, Opera, Everetts and Romeos. QUINN BROS. 206 OHIO STREET. Successful Negro.Groceries Supported. At Lexington, Missouri, may be found Hunter's Grocery that is doing a big retail business in handling staple goods. This entire stock will invoice between a Thousand and Twelve hundred Dollars. General satisfaction is given to all patrons having business at this establishment. D. W. Mason over at Richmond, Mo, has a very prosperous grocery business. This store is well stocked with staple goods that will invoice close to Fifteen hundred Dollars. Most of his trade, strange as it may be, is among the whites. Here in our city we ENTS EXTRA ber and The INTER OCEAN ICAGO NEWS FARM MEUSCHKE. NOW and in order to help you lock an entirely new and very among them are Persian Silks, Madras Cloths, etc. There is present than a pretty Waist and we have everything to choose On Offer You DOAKS, AND FURS and for really excell these. Still if you prefer LOVELY GOWN, we are here the Eastern markets—all the new BUFFLERS BE SURE AND COME US. lied handerchiefs: FOR GENTLEMEN: From 35c and 50c and up to $1.00. Handkerchiefs for both ladies 50c. USCHKE. Slippers EN'S iet, Romeo and Opera Cuts. N'S and Turned, burnt leather ed, Opera, Everetts omeos. have a small grocery business run by Mr. Williams Diggs. If the Negroes would give him the consideration due him he would soon have a thriving business. Let Sedalia cultivate business intercourse among themselves. GOOD FINANCIAL SHOWING Rev. J. H. McCallister writing the Conservator relativite to Abbott Chapel, M. E. church, located at Slater, Mo., has the following to say: "We are trying to push the cause of Christ to the front at Slater. At our first rally, July 10, we raised $200., which sum cleared the church of all debts, many of which were of long standing. October the 8, we gave an unique entertainment, known as a "Trip Around The World," cleared $30. Thanksgiving for Siater was a "record-breaker." Held services at 11 O'clock A. M. The Thanksgiving Entertainment resulted in $155,93 as net proceeds. We have raised in our rallies this Conference year $307,93". It is no surprise to us who know Rev. McCallister to hear of his phenomenal success, because he is made up of those traits of character that invariably win success under all circumstances. His Sedalia friends, especially the Conservator, wish him continued success. Let us hear as good reports from others, since it gives us pleasure to publish to the world such good news. Private Smith Discharged. Boston. Mass.,—Private John F. Smith (white) was discharged from the army without honor. Private Smith was stationed at Ft. Mott, N. J., and bad married a negro woman who nursed him back to health at Montauk point during the Spanish American war Both Phones 207 NO.34. 116 W. Main Street. Call and see me for Good Groceries. at the possible LOWEST PRICE. Also Feed and Flour of the Best Grades. Phones, Bell 790, Q. C. 399. HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT AT THE Clover Leaf Club Hall SATURDAY, DEC. 24, '04 Sweet Springs, Mo. Everything will be done to make this one of the most pleasant affairs of the season. Come and bring your lady. ADMISSION FREE QUINN CHAPEL A, M. E. CHURCH BULLETIN. Holiday Entertainments Sunday School concert Thursday night Dec. 22, 04. Mrs. Mattie L. Teeters manager. XMAS HOUSE Saturday night Dec. 24, '04. YOUNG LADIES HOOP DRILL Rev. Wm. Alexander, Drillmaster, Wednesday night, Dec., 28. DRILL CONTEST Ladies and Gents contestants Monday night, January, 2, 1905. The annission to each of these evenings' amusements is ONLY TEN CENTS. Come out and bring your lady that you may enjoy an evening of Holiday Fun. Rev. William Alexander, Pastor. School Entertainment At Knights of Tabor Hall Dec. 23-24 '04. Knights of Tabor entertainment Saturday Dec. 31, 1904 Here is where every body is go- ing. Are you? Sweet Springs, Mo. 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHT & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly assert our opinion free whether an inventor is particularly potential. On patents strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive receipt and without charge. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Varsus annual, every four months. All Sold by all new dealers. MUNN & Co. 3618 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 625 F St., Washington, D. C. All Roads Lead To DEXTER'S BOOK STORE Where you can secure the Best Bargains in Stationery, Writing paper. Envelopes, Pen and Pencil supplies. Wall Paper 20 to 30 per cent discount. XMAS PRESENTS. The very place to make useful Holiday selections. Call early that you may have good selections. A welcome awaits you at DEXTER'S BOOK STORE 109 East Second St. MUSIC CHRISTMAS $10.00 Sends A PIANO To Your Home $5.00 Sends An ORGAN To Your Home The S. R. Payne Plan makes it safe and economical to Special in prices until January 1st. Piano Players necessities and the most acceptable and most delight Christmast Gift you could make. Special Christmas Bargains in Guitars, Mandolin Banjos, Accordeons, Talking Machines, Music Boxes Rolls, 50c to $4.00. Piano Stools and Benches Special in Sheet Music—Half Price. Music Books Don't fail to visit this store before deciding upon your The S. R. Payne Plan makes it safe and economical to buy one. Special in prices until January 1st. Piano Players are actual necessities and the most acceptable and most delightful all year Christmast Gift you could make. Special Christmas Bargains in Guitars, Mandolins, Violins, Banjos, Accordeons, Talking Machines, Music Boxes. Music Rolls, 50c to $4.00. Piano Stools and Benches. Scarfs Special in Sheet Music—Half Price. Music Books of all kinds Don't tail to visit this store before deciding upon your Gifts. CATALOGUE FREE. 505 OHIO STREET. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Tickets on Sale December 24th, 25th, 26th, and 31st, and Janu- ary 1st, and 2nd, 1905. See Local Agent. A CURIOUS FACT It is worthy of remark that every city of any size or importance in the great state of Texas is located directly on the line of the M, K and T, R'y. Naturally the country adjacent to these cities and the cities themselves, are a little richer in opportunities than other portions of the state, which is as a whole a state surpassingly attractive to the investor and home-seeker. Low rates on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. I would like to send you some printed matter about Texas. Write to the MKT "KATY" FUJITSU BANKS & LOSS MARKET ST. LOUIS, MO SWEET SPRINGS Died on Dec. 19th, Benjamin, the 4 yr. old son of Harrison and Dora Robertson. Rev Divers conducted the funeral on the 20th. Mrs Lue Field is in Springfield' Mo., nursing a very sick daughter, Mrs B F Abbott. The Knight of Labor will give a supper on the 31st, the proceedz will be applied to the debt they owe on their hall. Keep your eyes open for the Jno. Jones sale. Some good horses will be sold then. Born to Mr. and Mrs.J. Ballard a badly boy; mother is convalescent. Woodson Porter has returned from St. Louis and is spending some days with his parents. Jno Jones has purchased a home in warrenburg, from A W Davis and will soon move there he also bought 8% acres of land near the city limits there from the same man, while we are reluctant to give Mr Jones up we must congratulate Warrensburg on having such a Christian gentle man as he added to her community. He is an up-to-date farmer and model citizen, who values his word as great or greater than other possessions. He will hold a public sale soon. ```markdown ``` safe and economical to buy one. Most. Piano Players are actual table and most delightful all year e. Us in Guitars, Mandolins, Violins, Machines, Music Boxes. Music Stools and Benches. Scarfs of Price. Music Books of all kinds more deciding upon your Gilts. Rev Divers returned from Pilot Grove Monday. He was called there to preach the funeral of Peter Umbles. Mrs Ellen Clay has returned from St. Louis, where she has spent a pleasant four months. Every one should attend quarterly meeting Sunday and in that way properly celebrate the birth of Christ. If you want to feel good come to the Clover Leaf hall Saturday night and take supper. TIPTON. The members of the Pilgrim aid society have removed their hall and have canceled the indeptness upon their property. The annual union Feast will be held Thursday Jan. 5 05. Mrs. Clara B. Craig, Pres. Principal A. H. Gravette of Harrison school and his able assistant Mrs. A. L. Thomas will attend the Mo. teachers assosiation which will convene at Columbia, Mo. Dec. 27, 04. Dr. G. W. Watts of this city, pastor of the Sec. Baptist church at Versailles is attending the Dea con Board assembly at Marshall this week. Rev. S. P. Johnson pastor of the Methodist Espiscopal church of this place and Versailles will begin a series of meetings the beginning of the new year. There is nothing purer than honesty; nothing sweeter than charity; nothing warmer than love nothing brighter than virtue and nothing more steadfast than faith these united in one mind form the purest, the sweetest, the richest. The pupils of the grammar and high school department of Harrison school, will render a musical and literary progaam Fri evening Dec. 23rd at Burn's Chapel M. E. Church. Mrs. A. L. Thomas spent a delightful visit Saturday with her mother Mrs. Banner of Jefferson City Mr and Mrs Matt Emery enter tained her aunt Mrs. Rosa Brown of Las Vegas, New Mexico, and mother, Mrs Mattie Floyd, of the state of California, on last Frida. Mr. Joseph Owens has return from St. Louis where he has been working for the past five months. Elder H. J. Burton pastor of the Paririe Grove Baptist curch assisted by Rev. Shepard of Boonville closed his series of meeting after a period of three weeks. Miss Jennie Filbert is on the sick list. Mr. Alfonso Roberts is dangerously ill. Mr. Geo. Johnson has moved to his new model home. The good people of Prairie Grove Baptist church will hold --- SEDALIA, MO. their Xmas entertainment Saturday, Dec. 24th '04. Mesdames Miller and Hunter, of Versailles, were pleasant callers of Mrs Laura Kelby, Monday Girl Sued Negro On Breach of Promise for $5,000 Because John W, Holland,Jr., a negro waiter, refused to marry her, Miss Katherine McGroarty, a prettyIrish girl employed as a servant at the residence of Frank R. Tobey, in Philadelphia, has brought suit in the court of common pleas for $5,000 damage on the ground of breach of promise. Holland, who filed a counter claim, gives as his reason for refusal that as "race, religon and social position" are altogether different, he cannot see his way clear to marry the white girl. In the documents filed it is said that Miss Groarty met Holland on March 20 of the present year at the Tohey residence, at which he was employed as a waiter. After that time, it is further alleged, the girl became further infatuated with the negro, and he in turn began to pay considerable attention to her. He took her to the theaters anb to suppers, and on her day off frequently went with her for a stroll in the park. Holland admits that he began to like the girl the more he saw of her, but he fully realized that on account of the difference in color it would never do for her to become his wife. Things ran along apparently smoothly until the day set for their marriage, which Miss McGroarty claims was July 9, at which time her negro lover refused to appear. The girl wrote Holland several letters, but all to no avail. Speaking for his client, Holland, Attorney M. Luther Nicholas, said: "Holland realizes that his race, religion and social position would not allow him to marry the girl. He is colored and she is white, and he knows it would not be right for them to be married. He is a protestant and she is a Roman Catholic. "He liked the girl and used to go out in the park and to theater with her, and in this way spent perhaps $50 on her, but he did not intend to marry her." When seen at the Tobey home, Miss McGgoarty said: "Yes, I have brought suit for $5,000 against Holland for breach of promise. He has refused to marry me, but I have nothing further to say, as my attorney told me not to discuss the matter with anyone." The girl admitted that the man whom she was suing was a negro. Holland lives in Nineteenth street, above Arch. A capias has been issued for his arrest and the bail fixed at $200. HIGGINSVILLE Miss Aurora Jones, who has been quite ill, is reported better at this writing. Dr Brown has placed gasoline lamps in his office and residence. Mrs Lelia Harding is reported as being convalescent from her recent illness. Mrs Hattie Patterson, who is ill at her home on Bogg street is somewhat improved. The churches have made extensive preparation for the Holidays and a good time is anticipated. Rev Brooks is on the sick list as a result from catching cold in a recently extracted tooth cavity He was unable to occupy his pulpit. In his stead, Dr Brown officiated. BLACKBURN The M. E, church is preparing for a holiday entertainment on Sedalia Weekly Conservator W. H. Huston ..... Editor. C. M. English ..... Manager Published every Friday morning and entered at Sedalia Post Office as see ond class matter. Per Year (in advance) ..... $1.00 Six months (in advance) ..... $60 Single Copy..... 05 the evening of the 26th. Mrs Carrie Jackson is on our sick list. Mrs Alice Parker and sister, Miss Mary Guthrie, made a trip to Concordia, Saturday. Rev E D Burns went to Marshall Wednesday and united in marriage E Murray and Miss Lucy Huff. LEXINGTON Dr. and Mrs. Ball spent a few hours in the country sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Walker. Lexington expects a large number of visitors in the city during the holidays these will be a number of concerts some of them are expected to be very interesting. The concert managed by our popular young S. S. supt. Mr. Elizah Burns, was a very enjoyable affair. No end of fon was had by some of the peices. The young men who made such a decided success were Mr. Jock Lavlor, Mr. Icaae Hayden, Mansion Ford, Elizah Burns, and Irving Hawk kins. Mrs. Virgil Johnson is much improved after a severe illness a bout three weeks. Mrs. William Schaffer is able to be at work after being in doors two weeks. Mr. Qsar Mullen is on sick list. Mr. John Saunders and Miss Nannie Havden we're quietly married sunday Dec. 18. Rev. A. A.Gilbert spent a few days in K. C. on business this week. Rev. W. C. Howell has returned from Langston Ok. and preached at his church Sunday Mrs. George Walker is very much indisposed. Christmas Entertainments at St. John's M E. Church Saturday night Xmas tree, Admission free, Tuesday night 27th, Dixon Lodge, A. F. A. M. will have their Annual festival, admission 25 cents. Wednesday night 28th, a church concert will be given admission 10 cents. Every one is invited to join us and make merry. R. H. Young, P. C; J. B. Epps, Sec. Lectured On Matrimony Versailes, Mo. Dec. 6'04-Rev. J. Will Jackson, D. D. lectured at St. Paul, M. E. Church, on the subject "Matrimony" to a large audience this evening. The ladie of the church several refreshments. Why Pay Cash WHEN YOU CAN BUY ON Easy Credit Terms PIANOS $124.75 UP. ORGANS $19.00 UP. SEWING MACHINES $7.50 UP. STOVES and RANGES $2.10 UP. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Of all kinds at 60 cents up. IRON and STEEL SAFES, TYPEWRITERS and OFFICE FURNITURE From $6.25 up. 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It has as little foundation as the shadowy will-o' the-wisp—the fear of Negro domination, either social or political, is, as Bishop Galloway says, a reflection upon Anglo-Saxon manhood and the courage of the Anglo-Saxon. The Negro does not desire it, or would we for a moment permit him to obtain it. The Negro has caught the prosperity which is sweeping over our State, and he is busy improving his financial condition, giving no need to politics or political barties. But, Mr. Toastmaster, I am glad to make this plain statement tonight, that for the honest, lawabiding and industrious Negro the people of the South have always a helping hand. For the old slave of the South we still have a tender affection. I can not forget that it was a black hand touching me first as I entered this mystery we call life. All thru my years her love has followed me, and tonight my name is mentioned as she goes to Him in prayer. It was years before I knew which one I loved the best, the black mammy, who in tenderness nursed me or that other mother, who in love gave me my life. The South is the God-given home of the Negro; for a hunered years with humble hands and hearts filled with unquestioned faith he has sowed our fertile fields, beneath the fierce rays of our summer sun he has gathered a hundred harvests. He has planted that our granaries might be filled, and he has reaped that "smiling plenty might make a peaceful land". Search the world today, and you are bound to accord him this truth: The most patient, asking less than any other peasantry on the broad face of the earth. History gives us no parallel for his heroic conduct, during the war between the states his freedom was the wager of battle; his freedom or his bondage was the inevitable result. Where do we find his heart and his soul and his sympathies enlisted? Always on the side of his young master, who wore the Confederate gray. To the loving care and protection of the slaves the women and children of the South were committed and that trust was handed back without a stigma or a stain. There is not a Confederate soldier who does not know that one torch in black hands would have filled his soul with All Are MadeWelcome At SWERINGEN AND CO'S GROCERY. Choicest of all staple goods constantly in stock. Leave us your daily orders Contractors House and Flue Building, Plastering, Paper-hanging, Calcimining. HOUSE REPAIRING Given Special Attention. When You Need Something In This Line Done, Call On MORGAN AND SOMERVILLE 116 E. Cooper St., Sedalia, Mo CHARLES H. RAFFEISEN Proprietor. "THE MINT" First Class Liquors, Fine Wines, Beer and Cigars. YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED. 103 W. Main St., Sedalia, Mo. more terror than the substance of 10,000 soldiers. Remembering all these, and believing in my heart tonight that "God sits with in the shadow keeping watch above His own", and in the fear of that God and because I believe it right, I shall treat the Negro honestly and with all fairness. Away with this idle fear of the Negro, we are looking to the future so big with glowing promises; we feel the energy of quickening blood in our vein, we are happy in the knowledge that our coming years are boundless with possibilities. Nothing can daunt us or dismay us, not even the 30,000 Republican majority in dear old Missouri. The South has been awaken from her long slumber, she is moving forward in the grand march of progress, and, thank God, the tramp of the Mississippi is heard in the front rank. The hope of the Panama canal bangs like a golden crescent of promise in our skies; the complexion of that canal will mark a marvelous epoch, a wonderful era in the history of our native state; our seaport village will grow to teeming cities, our surpassing wealth of lumber will find a market all over the globe; new railroads will be built through the length of our state, seeking an outlet at the sea, and the now idle water of our coast line will the glitter and gleam with the maritime commerce of the world. Unwise is the Southerner, especially unwise is the Mississippiian, who would by word or deed hinder or delay the early complexion of his mighty project." Woman Dropped Dead. Beaman, Mo., Dec. 10 1904.— Mrs. Mary Todd dropped dead this morning between 9 and 11 o'clock. She was ironing when death struck her. The remains were carried to Sedalia for burial. At N AND CO'S CERY. goods constantly in your daily orders CHRIST IS BORN Hark! the Herald-Angels sing Glory to the new born King. Peace on earth and mercy mild. God and sinners reconciled. Joyful, all ye nations, rise. Join the triumph of the skies: With Angelic host proclaim. Christ is born in Bethlehem. Hark! the Herald-Angels sing Glory to the new born King. A CHRISTMAS STORY While making her Christmas-shopping rounds the other day, Mrs. Jobson copied, in a furrier's window, a squirrel coat which she instantly concluded was just about right. "That," said Mrs. Jobson to herself, amiably, but determined squirling her chin. "will be my Christmas present from Mr. Jobson." Whereupon she entered the furrier's establishment and tried on the squirrel coat. It fitted her perfectly. "You may consider the coat sold," said Mrs. Jobson to the furrier. "But place it back in the window. I shall want my husband to see it there. By the way, I wish you would drupe it on a window model with dark hair, instead of on that blond model—my hair is dark, you know," and the furrier perfectly entered into the meaning of her smile and smiled back. "I shall pay you $10 on the coat now, to bind the bargain. When my husband pays you the full price of the coat—which he will, withina few days—why, I shall have you return the $10 to me." "Oh, I understand, thoroughly, madam," said the furrier, with another shrewed smile. That evening, at the dinner table, Mrs. Jobson, by imperceptible stages, let the talk around to the subject of Christmas, and Mr. Jobson looked surprised, and then thoughtful, when she had impressed upon him the nearness of the great festival. "Had no idea that Christmas was right on top of me again," said Mr. Jobson. "It's queer the way these Christmas seem to come around in bunches, all PUBLIC TEL FURRIER FINE FUR36 "I THINK THAT COATS FIRST RIPPING." clustered together, of late years. Anything you've seen that you particularly covet." "Oh, I have positively everything that I need," replied Mrs. Jobson, in quite an off-hand way. "I really don't care for any more jewelry, and—er—the goose-bone weather prophets all unite in saying that the winter is not going to be a severe one, so that—um—with a little fixing over, why, I think I can get through with my fur coat quite handily. It's only a little rubbed at the sides and hack, but—" and then, shrewdly watching Mr. Jobson, Mrs. Jobson made the rest of the sentence inaudible and devoted herself to stirring the sugar in her coffee. "Rubbed, hey?" said Mr. Jobson, scratching his chin. "Well, it's about time that coat began to rub some, isn't it? Let's see, you've had that piece of fur since—and he leaned back in his chair and began to calculate. "What they wearing in fur coats now, anyhow?" said Mr. Jobson, after his calculating silence. "Oh, everything." replied Mrs. Jobson. "Mink, marten, Persian lamb, seal, of course, squirrel—it's a very diversified year for furs—everything seems to be fashionable." "Um," mused Mr. Jobson, still looking thoughtful. After Mr. Jobson had got away with his two after-dinner smokes that evening Mrs. Jobson got him to accompany her on a walk downstreet to take a look at the shop windows in their Christmas finery. Needless to say she steered him, before he tired and began to think of his pipe and his armchair, to the furrier's window in which "her" squirrel coat was fastened loosely and lauuntily around the person of a handsome, dark-haired wax lady. The wrap of the dark-haired lady of wax claimed Mr. Jobson's attention at once. "What kind of an animal bird furnished the pelts for that coat?" he asked Mrs. Jobson, evincing distinct interest in the garment, which looked distinctly swagger in the mellow light of the furrier's window. "Why, that's one of the new squirrel coats," replied Mrs. Jobson, not with any particular show of interest. "That is, they first came in last year." "Like the thing?" inquired Mr. Jobson, viewing Mrs. Jobson with what he thought was a fine craftiness out of the slants of his eyes. "Um—ye es," answered Mrs. Jobson; "it's handsome, of course. A little ultra, as the milliners say of the striking hats they make, but I suppose that is because the squirrel coats are so new, and because we are not used to them yet." "Well," said Mr. Jobson, right at himself when Mrs. Jobson's view seemed to clash with his own. "I think that coat's just ripping, myself—think it's immense. It's—" "But," mildly interposed Mrs. Jobson, "somehow or another that squirrel fur always looks to me as if—and here she laughed merrily—"well, as if a cow had kicked it the wrong way, don't you think?" Mr. Jobson cocked his head on one side and then shook it negatively. "NO," he replied, "I don't think anything of the sort. Of course, the hide doesn't lie down pat and flat, like the Saturday night haircut of a plumber's apprentice. I suppose you'd want 'em to use bear's grease or vaseline to make that fur lie down as flat as a pancake, eh? Did you ever see a squirrel with his hait lying as close to his hide as if he'd been swimming in a Standard oil tank?" Mrs. Jobson was constrained to reply that she had never witnessed such a phenomenon. "New," went on Mr. Jobson, "that—er—that sticky-up, sort o' porcupiny look of that squirrel coat is just the thing that makes the hit with me. It's artistic. I hate these cut-and-dried, too-blinned-smooth things, anyhow. There's a sort of jolly carelessness about the this-way-and-thay look of that squirrel fur that strikes me—looks like a good, strong, nipping breeze were blowing against it, eh?" "Well," replied Mrs. Jobson, musingly, with a finger to her lip, "it has a sort of artistic effect when viewed from that standpoint, really." "Of course it has," eloquently put in Mr. Jobson, expanding with his subject. "By Jove, I didn't give you credit for being able to catch my meaning. You're coming along, for a fact—association, after all these years, is at length beginning to do marvels for you." and Mr. Jobson smiled complaisantly at his little joke. "Do you know," said Mrs. Jobson, as they went away from the furrier's window, "that you are right about those squirrel coats? It's remarkable how quick you men are to catch an effect. Positively, it didn't dawned upon me at all, until you mentioned it, that those squirrel coats are thoroughly artistic, but I can see it now as plain as day. Really, if everything goes well, I believe I should like to have one next year. I do so love to wear things that you pick out for me, because they invariably prove to be just right, and next year—" "Tush! Let's go somewhere and have some oysters," put in Mr. Jobson, making an elephantine effort to switch the subject, and then Mrs. Jobson knew that that squirrel coat was as good as hanging in her closet. She was sure of it when on the following afternoon she purposely passed the furrier's and saw that the squirrel coat had been removed from the window. She went into the furrier's shop and merely directed an inquiring glance at him. He nodded pleasantly. Then he handed Mrs. Jobson the $10 rebate that was coming to her.-Washington Star. Missouri State Teachers' Association Missouri State Teachers' Association Topics to Be Discussed at the Columbia Meeting Kenner, the President, will formally open the the formalities of the opening, the following s Prof. J. H. Kenner, the President, will formally open the session at 1:30. After the formalities of the opening, the following subjects will be discussed: WAYNE Fur ENGLISH. JONSON, Cal. HERBERT SPENSER Village, Spring. TESDAY—EVENING'S SESSION, 7:30 to 10 O'clock Addresses, on behalf of the City, Mayor F. W. Dore Martin; on behalf of the Columbia Teacher Response, for the Association, Prof. J. W. D. Lee, Annual Address, Pres. J. H. Kenner, M. THE PRIMARY THOUGHTS OF PHILOSOPHY Lowe, Ph. D., George R. Smith College, S. WEDNESDAY—MORNING'S SESSION, 9 to 12 METIC IN THE LOWER GRADES—Miss E. Mo. STATICS, ITS PRACTICAL, UTILITY—Pro- Institute, Jefferson City, Mo. S OF BUSINESS FOR MORE LEARNING Kansas City, Mo. —Prof. A. B. Bolden, Moberly, Mo. PARATE EDUCATION OF THE NEGRO George, Macon, Mo. TESDAY—AFTERNOON'S SESSION, 1:30 G—Mrs. Alice Richardson, Saint Louis, Miss READING, WHAT AND HOW—Miss Etta Mouri. H IN THE PRIMARY GRADES—Miss Lara Missouri. URE OF THE INTERMEDIATE GR Halton, Columbia, Mo. TUESDAY-EVENING'S SESSION, 7:30 to 10 O'clock. Welcome addresses, on behalf of the City, Mayor F. W. Neidermeyer and Theodore Martin; on behalf of the Columbia Teachers, Prof. E. W. Emory. Response, for the Association, Prof. J. W. Damel, Lincoln Institute. Annual Address, Pres. J. H. Kenner, Marshall, Mo. SOME PRIMARY THOUGHTS OF PHILOSOPHY. Pres I. L. Lowe, Ph. D., George R. Smith College, Sedalia, Mo. WEDNESDAY-MORNING'S SESSION, 9 to 12 ARITHMETIC IN THE LOWER GRADES—Miss Eulalia Douglas, joplin, Mo. MATHEMATICS, ITS PRACTICAL UTILITY—Prof. J. S. MoTen, Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo. DEMANDS OF BUSINESS FOR MORE LEARNING—Prof. A. O. Coffin, Kansas City, Mo. HISTORY—Prof. A. B. Bolden, Moherly, Mo. THE SEPARATE EDUCATION OF THE NEGRO—A. Hill, Baptist College, Macon, Mo. WEDNESDAY, AFTERNOON'S SESSION, 1:30 READING—Mrs. Alice Richardson, Saint Louis, Missouri. READING—Mrs. Alice Richardson, Saint Louis, Missouri. GOOD READING, WHAT AND HOW—Miss Etta V. Jones, St. Joseph, Missouri. ENGLISH IN THE PRIMARY GRADES—Miss Lavinia Carter, Saint Louis, Missouri. LITERATURE OF THE INTERMEDIATE GRADES—Miss Cordelle Walton, Columbia, Mo. EDNESDAY—EVENING'S SESSION, 7:30 to 9:30 S FROM THE FAIR—Prof. D. E, Gordon, S Pres. B. F. Allen, A. M., Lincoln Institute, Je THURSDAY—MORNING'S SESSION, 9 to 12 NG—Miss Effie V. Fisher. Independence, Miss NG PUPILS HOW TO THINK—Prof. J. J. Missouri. IT POWER IN EDUCATION—Mrs. J. S stitute, jefferson City, Missouri. ACHER'S ART—Miss Ida Jones, Macon, Miss FASLE TEACHING BASED UPON CHILD Immore, Carthage, Mo. SECURE ORDER—Prof. T. A. D. Wright. MODERN EDUCATION EDUCATE IN A Pennick, Independence, Missouri. WEDNESDAY—EVENING'S SESSION, 7:30 to 10. LESSONS FROM THE FAIR—Prof. D. E, Gordon, St. Louis, Mo. Address, Pres. B. F. Allen, A. M., Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City. THURSDAY—MORNING'S SESSION, 9 to 12. TEACHING—Miss Effie V. Fisher. Independence, Missouri. TEACHING PUPILS HOW TO THINK—Prof. J. W. Baldwin, Kansas City, Missouri. THOUGHT POWER IN EDUCATION—Mrs. J. Silome Yates, Lincoln Institute, jefferson City, Missouri. THE TEACHER'S ART—Miss Ida Jones, Macon, Missouri. SUCCESSFUL TEACHING BASED UPON CHILD STUDY Miss Lela Elmore, Carthage, Mo. HOW TO SECURE ORDER—Prof. T. A. D. Wright, Madison, Mo. DOES MODERN EDUCATION EDUCATE IN A GENERAL WAY—Miss Pennick, Independence, Missouri. THURSDAY-AFTEENOON'S SESSION. 1:30 D WOMEN OF THE MAYFLOWER—Pr Geon, Missouri. DEVELOPMENT OF POWERS IN PUPILS, Las City, Missouri. Brought THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS DO IN T OF THE MORAL AND RELIGIOUS TRA OF OUR YOUTH—Prof. G. F. Perry, C CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, ITS PLACE AND Enos L. Scruggs, Baptist College, Maco Program. Bibation Celebration, at T Chapel, M. E. Cnurch. NIGHT, JANUARY, THE SECOND, NINETEEN-H MEN AND WOMEN OF THE MAYFLOWER--Professor R. H. Payne, Sturgeon, Missouri. THE DEVELOPMENT OF POWERS IN PUPILS-Miss A. H. Jones, Ksnsas City, Missouri. WHAT OUGHT THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS DO IN THE MATTER OF THE MORAL AND RELIGIOUS TRAINING OF OUR YOUTH-Prof. G. F. Perry, Carthage, Mo. THE CHRISTIAN COLLAGE, ITS PLACE AND WORK President, Enos L. Scruges, Baptist College, Macon, Miasouri Emancibation Celebration, at Taylor's Chapel, M. E. Cnurch. MONDAY NIGHT, JANUARY, THE SECOND, NINETEEN-HUNDED-FIVE Rev. Rich Celebrate January the First.....W. H. Solo. y to the Flag.....Dr. C. Solo of the Negro during 1604.....HLG Solo Invocation,.....Rev. Richard Davis. Why We (Celebrate January the First,.....W. H. Hnston. Progress of the Negro during 1604.....H.E.G. Phillips. The Negro as he is Today ..... W.H.Carter. Solo Fihancial, Educational and Industrial Condition of the Negro Professor A. C. Maclln.....George R. Smith College. Debate: Was It Adraham Lincoln or the Efforts of Thomas Jefferson that Freed the Negro? Four participants. W. Carr Payne Charles johnson H. V. Wallace, TUESDAY Welcome address Mr and Theodore M. W. Emory. Resp. in Institute. A SOME PRE Pres I. L. Low. WEDN ARITHMETIC As, joplin, Mo. MATHEMATIC en, Lincoln Insti DEMANDS OF D. Coffin, Kansas. HISTORY—Pro THE SEPARA Baptist College, M WEDNESDAY READING—M GOOD READING Joseph, Missouri. ENGLISH IN Saint Louis, Missa LITERATURE Cordelle Walton. WEDN LESSONS FR Address, Pres. THU TEACHING— TEACHING P Kansas City, Missa THOUGHT P Lincoln Institute, THE TEACHI SUCCESSFUL Miss Lela Elmore. HOW TO SEC DOES MODE WAY—Miss Penn MEN AND W Payne, Sturgeon, THE DEVELO Jones, Ksnsas Cit WHAT OUGH TER OF THE OF THE CHRIS (Benefit of the Trustee Department) Tuesday Afternoon, Opening Session EDUCATION DEFINED. ENGLISH. Election of officers. Program. Fulton, Mo. Calleo, Mo. Springfield, Mo. 10 O'clock. F. W. Neidermann, Teachers, Prof. W. W. Damel, Lil- mer, Marshall, M. LOSOPHY. College, Sedalia, M. 9 to 12 Miss Eulalia Dou- W—Prof. J. S. M. WARNING—Prof. NEGRO—A. H. Is, Missouri. Etta V. Jones, Miss Lavinia Carr. GRADES—M. 30 to 10. Gordon, St. Louis, M. ute, Jefferson C. 9 to 12. Face, Missouri. Prof. J. W. Baldw rs. J. Silome Yan on, Missouri. CHILD STUDY Wright. Madison, IN A GENER ER--Professor R. UPILS--Miss A. D IN THE MAT IS TRAINING erry, Carthage, E AND WORK A CHRISTMAS BARGAIN "Judy is my chief anxiety," wrote Judy's mother, Mrs. Phoebe Follansbee, to her sister, Miss Jane Pringle. "Just as soon as we knew that the bank in which we had deposited our little all had failed, Ethel went to work in the straw factory and Hetty is learning dressmaking. I am sorry to say that Judy is still a little flighty—very fond of pretty clothes, and not so sensible as the others. Judy must help, but I don't know what she can do." "Judy! Fudge! I suppose she means Susan Jane," said Miss Pringle to herself. "Well, I can't have her here, and that settles it." Nevertheless, this is the letter that made its way by the next day's mail to the small gray house, under the shadow of a great bald-pate mountain, where poverty had flown in at the door; "Dear Sister Phoebe: I have been thinking that it would be handy to have a spry young girl to help me in the store. But she must be sensible and have good judgment, besides being spry, because I may want to send her to the city to buy goods. If you think your youngest, Susan Jane, can learn to do as I want to, to send her along." "Sense and good judgment! Why, Judy won't do!" exclaimed Hetty, with sisterly frankness, when she read the letter. This seemed the general opinion of the family, but nevertheless it was decided that Judy should go. "They don't think I am good for anything," said Judy to herself. "But they shall see." She looked back through the blinding tears at the little gray house. There were handkerchiefs wavet from it as long as the stage was in sight. Hoya, the only boy, who was lame, waved his cap on the end of his crutch. "You're not pretty, and that looks as if you might have some sense," said Aunt Jane, by way of greeting. But the parrot was polite and entertaining, and the little dry goods shop fascinating, and Poppleton's main street was gay. Slowly, but surely, Judy's spirits rose. Of course the new assistant made some mistakes. But she rearranged the shop windows to the great satisfaction of her aunt, who was inwardly conscious that she herself was not "tasty" and lacked an eye for color. And she advanced several new ideas which Miss Pringle instantly recognized as improvements. Christmas was coming—an anxious time in shopkeeping—and Aunt Jane was educating her niece up to a great undertaking. She had long dreaded the necessary trip to the city for goods, on account of the fainthness that was apt to come upon her when she was in crowds, and now she was beginning to think that she might trust Judy to go in her stead. Judy's taste could certainly be trusted and she was self-reliant and a ready reckoner. With a definite and exact list of the articles wanted, Miss Pringle decided that her niece could go to the city and buy the Christmas goods. “There are always Christmas novelies and attractive bargains,” she said. “I am going to give you $20 extra and leave the purchases to your discretion.” What would they say at home? Judy felt several inches taller as she walked to the station. the list first. It was long and uninterested. Experience had taught Aunt Jane just what kinds of fancy soups and candy baskets would sell best and those articles were all set down in rigid detail. But while she was making these unexciting purchases, Judy's heart and eyes were all the time wandering in search of the fascinating Christmas novelty, by which she meant to convince Aunt Jane of her business talent. It was when she was buying a piece of red cashmere that she caught sight of a brilliant parasol. A salesman removed it from its casing and suspended it conspicuously above the counter; it was of red silk with elaborate flouncings of chiffon like loveliest gossamer. Judy gazed upon it in breathless admiration. Another parasol was suspended beside the first; this was of paleest blue with white floundings. There was one all of chiffon—"old rose," the clerk called the color (it was unknown to Crow Hill). Its handle was of twisted wood that gave out a faint, delicious perfume. "Selling at retail for a song. Don't want to keep them over because white is going to be the rage next year," explained the clerk to some one who remarked that it was unusual to see parasols at Christmas. "Six and seven-dollar parasols—all for a dollar and a half." Judy tried to be practical—not to let her esthetic sense run away with her "business bump." She knew her weakness for a parasol and a fan; they had laughed about it at home. But other people liked beautiful parasols. They would add the touch of color and grace that it was always impossible to obtain with Miss Pringle's sternly useful commodities. She believed, too, that they would stand her aunt's crucial test of values, that they would sell! A crowd of women was collecting round the parasols, which the clerk was still hanging up. "I will take 13," said Judy, firmly, and her heart beat like a trip-hammer. The crowd gazed at her; even the clerk looked astonished. "Parasols! Thirteen parasols in the dead of winter! Susan Jane Follansbee, are you crazy?" cried Aunt Jane, shrilly. "I couldn't sell a parasol anyway unless it was a good, stout black one." But Judy felt that even the little upbraidings were not so hard to bear as the gloomy silence that ensued when Aunt Jane tled an old green barege velf round her head and lay despairingly down on the lounge with her smelling salts. She took heart of grace, however, for she still believed a little in her bargain, and begged her aunt to let her display one of the parasols—only one—in the shop window. Aunt Jane said she should expect to be sent to the insane asylum, having a parasol in her shop window in December, but she was so discouraged that she did not care. The parasol had been in the window only an hour or two when Aunt Jane was thrown into a flutter by the sight of a very stylish young woman crossing the street. "It's Miss Betty Armstrong!" she declared. "I heard the family had come, with a lot of visitors, to spend the holidays. That great house on the hill is where they spend their summers. I'll leave you to wait on her, because I ain't dressed up." Aunt Jane hurried into the back room, but she left the door ajar. "I want to look at that parasol—it's such a lovely shade!" said Miss Betty Armstrong, who had come rustling in, accompanied by a tall young man. "And what a delightful handie!" she added, as Judy passed it across the counter, Judy was glad Aunt Jane had left the door ajar. "We ought to have decorations like this for the girls to carry in the minstrel show," said Miss Betty. "It's too bad we didn't think of it." "I—I have a few more." The color rushed to Judy's temples and her heart thumped as she drew from the packing case under the counter, one after another, the parasols she had thought she would never care to look at again. "They'd be lovely for favors, Alf!" murmured Betty, admiringly. "And to give the girls who take part in the tableaux." "Seven dollars—wh-e-w!" The young man had seen the price marked on the "old rose" parasol. "Discount for the lot, I suppose!" he added to Judy. Judy made figures on a piece of paper, knitting her brows; she was trying to calculate how much profit her conscience would allow her to take. Aunt Jane, so carried away by excitement as to peep through a crack, regarded her hesitation as business diplomacy. Judy still reckoned with an anxious brow, divided between her desire to justify her "business bump" in Aunt AVENIDA ```markdown ``` SHE DREW OUT THE PARASOLS. Jane's eyes, and her determination to do what was known at Crow Hill as "the square thing." "They were bought at a bargain," she said at last, in a faint, but firm, voice. "I can sell you the whole for $40." The bargain was very soon concluded, and then Miss Betty was suddenly seized with curiosity. "It doesn't seem like Miss Pringle to keep parasols," she said, looking around. Judy told her customer that she had purchased them, and being drawn out of herself perhaps by the excitement of good fortune, fold her how she wanted to help them all at home. Miss Betty was very kind and sympathetic, and before she went away asked Judy to come to her house to the minstrel show on Christmas night, and bring her aunt. "They never asked me before, though they've asked lots of Poppleton folks," said Aunt Jane, a little resentfully. They went to the entertainment and had a delightful time. Miss Betty sought Judy in an interval between the performances. She said she had been thinking of what Judy had told her about wanting to be good for something, and make happier times at home, and she thought she knew of something that would be profitable, and would not interfere with the shop-keeping. Her father was a manufacturer of toys, and from his establishment work was given out; work that required only taste and a little knack at sewing—the covering of the dolls' parasols and canopies for dolls' carriages and the dressing of dolls. "It was profitable work, and if Judy would like to try, Miss Betty thought she could manage to get her the opportunity. If she would like it! Judy swallowed what seemed to be a whole buckeful of tears and let one roll off her nose by answer; and Miss Betty perfectly understood. It was not long before a packing-case traveled regularly between Miss Pringle's store and Mr. Armstrong's great manufactory, and Judy did work that she loved, that brought her as much money as all Aunt Jane's shop-keeping. It was not much longer before a case of dolls' straw hats traveled regularly from Ethel's hands to the same manufactory, and Ethel's toil was lighter and her gains heavier in consequence. Judy has dreams of a firm in which Ethel and Hetty and she will be partners, and Hosy—who is at present under a great surgeon's care—will be the general manager and bookkeeper. Yeah's Companion. Buy X-mas Gifts Now This is the last week in gifts. The last few days and as a result those we cheat themselves out of a ly, as well as having a m which to choose. Our st it is utterly impossible t is every advantage in m Never before has there be day goods seen in Sedal every line from which you had all the gifts in We can only give a mo in so small a space, but th to you. Dolls and Doll Heads, Mecc Drums, Horns, tops, Shav es, Toilet Cases, Work, Manicure Sets, Wood, Glas vor, Medallions, Atomizers J. L. Ka Dru 104 West SEDAL This is the last week in which to get your X-mas gifts. The last few days there is always a great rush and as a result those who leave buying to the last cheat themselves out of an opportunity to buy leisurely, as well as having a much smaller assortment from which to choose. Our stock is so large this year that it is utterly impossible to exhaust it. However, there is every advantage in making your purchases now. Never before has there been as larhe a variety of holiday goods seen in Sedalia. It embraces practically every line from which you would want to choose if you had all the gifts in the world spread before you. We can only give a mere hint of its extent helpful in so small a space, but the list may be suggestive and to you. Dolls and Doll Heads, Mechanical Toys, Steam Engines Drums, Horns, tops, Shaving Sets, Cuff and Collar Boxes, Toilet Cases, Work, Glove, Jewel and Fan Boxes, Manicure Sets, Wood, Glass and Wave Crest Ware, Mirror, Medallions, Atomizers, Perfumes, Etc. J.L. Kautzman, Druggist 104 West Main Street SEDALIA, MO. The Blue Front G R O C E R Y Is the place to buy your X-mas Candies, Nuts, Fruits, Vegetables, Groceries and all manner of pure fresh eatables. All Are Wished a Merry Christmas and a Happy NEW YEAR. J. F. Kuhn, Prop. Mrs. Richard Sanders For first class hair work Braids, Bangs, Pompadours, and etc. Shampooing, Dying, Bleaching the Hair a specialty. Facial and Bust Massage. Hair Tonics. Massage Cream. Work guaranteed or money refunded. Write for particulars 412 N. Lamine St. Bell Phone --- 734. Pythian Club To Meet. The pythian club recently collected here, will meet at the office of Lawyer Phillips on Wednes day night. Jan 4th to organize and select an appropriate place, also fix dates of meeting. The club is already 25 strong. in which to get your X-mas there is always a great rush who leave buying to the last an opportunity to buy leisure- much smaller assortment from rock is so large this year that to exhaust it. However, there making your purchases now. seen as larhe a variety of hol- dia. It embraces practically you would want to choose if the world spread before you, were hint of its extent helpful the list may be suggestive and Mechanical Toys, Steam Engines ing Sets, Cuff and Collar Box- Glove, Jewel and Fan Boxes, ss and Wave Crest Ware, Mir- , Perfumes, Etc. utzman, ggist Main Street LIA, MO. Daniel Carr, the railway mail clerk, has filed suit in the Pettis county court for divorce from his wife Winnie Carr. This comes as a great surprise to their Sedalia friends. Mr. and Mrs. Carr came to our community over a year ago from Indian Territory and have been boarding at the home of Mrs. Dixon, 126 E. Cooper. Mrs. Carr recently took her departure for the Southland but no one knew there had been any family trouble of any nature. H. G. Phillips is retained by Mr. Carr as his attorney. Henry Morgan and A. M Somerville have formed a partnership to do general carpentry work They will also contract for Flue building paper hanging and any other class of general house repair. Both gentleman are skilled workmen sufficiently able to render perfect satisfaction on what ever contracts they may execute. Mr Morgan comes to this city from Marshall. Mo. and already has done some very neat work in various parts of the city. A the recent session of the Taylor's Chapel Quarterly meeting, Rev. R. Davis reported the total collections for the quarter $476.95; conversions 19; accessions 25. The spirit of progress has invaded the churches of this community and all are doing well. Rich. Ferguson and Dan. Jones are making things move up in the K. of P. club's interest, some of the best men of the town have signed their intentions of becoming fulflegged brothers in F. C. B. Its a good thing to be united, so talk it over with these men. Teachers of Pettis county schools will confer a great favor upon the public by sending their reports to this paper for publication. PERSONAL. W. H. Cline, the Fuel dealer, is doing a very big business here in our city. Two wagons, are constantly kept busy making his deliveries. Every body is very much pleased with the quality of goods he handles. All Negroes should give him their orders. Miss Lou Emma Abbot returned from Windsor Monday morning. She had spent the week there assisting Miss Ardonia Abbott in a Holiday service. William Suthington has filled suit in the Pettis county court for divorce from his wlfe, many Suthington. H. G. Phillips is his attorney. Mrs. Mattie Carter, wife of editor Carter has returned from an extensive St. Louis visit. The Times Man looks much better than heretofore. Prof. F. S. Grear, of Georgetown is a frequent visitor to our city. He is the young who is looking a for (Holmes) home. Mr. Nathaniel Anderson and wife are home for the winter. We welcome them joyfully. Miss Alice Homes, Smithton's schoolmistress, spent Sunday with home friends. Rev. H. G. Gidson, has resigned his position as farm Superintendent at Geo. R. Smith College and gone to his home at Clinton. Mo. to resume activity in his ministerial duties there. The Rev, says that on Dec. 4th he had nota dozen people for an audience throutout the entire day. Mr Thomas Reeves of Glasgow Mo. had to give up his studies here at Geo. R. Smith College because of poor health. It is to be regretted that a hinderance of any nature should come to stop the progress of such as Mr. Reeves. A young lady at Mendon let her best beau hug so goshburned tight,says the Burr Oak' (Mich.) Acorn, that he dislocated his arm, broke his new suspenders and in the excitement swallowed a new set of false teeth, a quid of gum and numerous other articles while the young lady suffered five craked ribs. Present your friend with one of those nice photos taken by The Twentieth Century photo Artist. 305 Ohio St. FOR SALE—A $300 Styvestan Upright Concert Piano; will sell for $125; $25 down, rest in terms to suit; must sell at once; call at or write the Conservator's office, 116 West Main street. Sedalia Steam Laundry Geo. W. Longan, PROP See Him To Be Treated Right. 26 and 218 LAMINE STREET Hair-dressing, Sewing. Cleaning $ $ $ $ and Pressing. $ $ $ $ Ladies and Gentlemen's clothes cleaning given special atten- tion at short notice. CALL AND SEE US Misses Ross and McCorkle, 13 East Henry Street. (Taylor's Chapel Parsonage) J. W. SCOTT Shoe repairing the best in the city Work is always firstclass No snide work done there. :0: Special rates to College Students. :0: GIVE HIM A TRIAL. 112 W Main Street ORDER OF PUBLICATION. State of Missouri, county of Pettis, ss. In the Circuit Court of Pettis county, State of Missouri, December 12, 1904, December Term, 1904. William Suthington, plaintiff, VS. Mary Suthington, defendant. Now, at this day, comes the plaintiff herein, by his attorney, H. G Phillips, and files petition and affidavit, alleging among other things, that defendant, Mary Suthington, is not a resident of of the State of Missouri: WHEREUPON it is ordered by the court that said defendant be notified by publication that plaintiff has commenced suit against her in this court the object and general nature of which is to procure an absolute divorce from the defendant on the ground of general indignities, and unless the said Mary Guttington be and appear at this court, at the next February term thereof, to begin and holden at the court house, in the city of Sedalia, in said county, on the first Monday of February next, and on or before the first day of said term, answer or plead to the petition in said cause, the same will be taken as confessed, and jugdement will be rendered accordingly. And be it further ordered, that a copy thereof be published, according to law, in the SEDALIA WEEKLY CONSERVATOR, a newspaper printed and published in Pettis county, Missouri—for four weeks successively, the last insertion whereof shall be at least thirty days before the commencement of the said February term of this court. Attest: C. W. DAUGHERTY, (SEAL) Circuit Clerk. A true copy from the record By N. W. Kennedy, D. C. H. G. Phillips, Plaintiff's Attor. nev. ORDER OF PUB LICATION State of Missouri, County of Pettis, ss. In the Circuit Court of Pettis county, State of Missouri, December, 14, 1904, December Term, 1904. Daniel W. Term, 1904. Winnie Carr, Defendant. Now, at this day comes the Plaintiff herein, by his Attorney, H. G. Phillips, and files his Petition and Affidavit, alleging among other things, that Defendant, Winnie Carr, is not a resident of the State of Missouri: WHEREUPON it is ordered by the Court that said Defendant be notified by Publication that Plaintiff has commenced a suit against her in this Court the object and general nature of which is to secure an absolute divorce from the Defendant the ground of general indignities, and unless the said Winnie Carr, be and appear at this Court, at the next February Term thereof, to be begun and holden at the Court House, in the City of Sedalia, in said County, on the first Monday of February next, and on or before the First day of said Term, answer or plead to to the Petition in said cause, the same will be taken as confessed, and judgment will be rendered accordingly. And it is further ordered, that a copy thereof be published, according to law, in the Sedalia Weekly Conservator, a newspaper printed and published in Petit County, Missouri—for four weeks successively, the last insertion whereof shall be at least thirty days before the commencement of the said February Term of this Court. A true copy from the record. Attest: C. W. Daugherty. (SEAL) Circuit Clerk (SEAL) Circuit Clerk. By N. W, Kennedy, D. C. H. G. Phillips, Plaintiff's Attorney. Clover Leaf Club Meets every first and third Wednesday of each month in regular session. Jessie Lucas, President. Sanford Fields, Secret'y Sweet Springs, Mo LANE'S CHAPEL C. M. E. Church Bulletin. The congregation of Lane's chapel C. M. E. church will on the 22nd in connection with their Christmas Tree give a supper which we will serve from 7 to 11 p.m. Every one is cordialy invited to come and bring their presents. The young people of the Sunday School on the 27 will have a fishing pond for the amusement of the children. The fishing will cost from 1 to 5 cents. Amusements be afforded for the old as well as the young light refreshments severed. This will be conducted by A. Scott and the Arnold sisters. On the 26th during the Holidays the Ladies of said church are preparing to give a concert including a drill. Refreshments and plenty of good thnigs to eat. Come one come all. Admission 5 cents. G. W. BROWN, M. D.' OFFICE AND RESIDENCE, 211 W. End Beattie St. HIGGINSVILLE. — MO. OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 10 A. M., 1:30 to 5 P. M., 7 to 8 P. M. Wanted—Musicians; a mandolin player, and a guitar player; must own instruments and read music; good opening for right parties; Ladies or gentlemen. Apply to C. M. English, 116 W. Main St. See our advertisers when you are about to make purchases. Tell them of the CONSERVATOR and we will tell you abut m. Moerschel Brewing Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS. Cor. Main and Missouri, Avenue. Phone 214. Private Orders Given Special Attention. When You Buy Moer- :: schel's Beer, You will Be Patronizing a Home Industry. : : WHERE SELE YOU KATY (MISSOURI, Suggests Co. THE OF KATY D Unsure Private Orders Given Special Attention. When You Buy Moork :: SCHEL'S Beer, You will Be Patronizing a Home INDUSTRY. : : THE MKT MARKET CENTER WHEN YOU TRAVEL SELECT A RAILWAY AS YOU DO YOUR CLOTHES. KATY SERVICE (MISSOURI, KANSAS & TEXAS RAILWAY.) Suggests Comfortable and Convenient Trains, THE "KATY FLYER" AND KATY DINING STATIONS. Meals, Moderate In Price. Unsurpassed in Quality and Service. ONE PRICE 50c K. OF P. Collection Disbursements Face value of policies Cash on deposit A. W, LLOYD, GR 2629 Lucas Aven Collection — — — $9.281.18 Disbursements — — 5,552.44 Face value of policies carried — 595.600 Cash on deposit — — $10,892.34 A. W. LLOYD, GRAND CHANCELOR. 2629 Lucas Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. Moerschel Brewing Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS. H. H. WEBB, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. Marchall, Me. OFFICE HOURS {9 to 12 a.m. 2 to 5 p.m. Hair Dresser. Full line of bangs, wigs, braids, pompadours, and the best brand of hair-oil, face bleach, whitening 104 E. Cooper. St J. M. Harris, M. D Physician and Surgeon. 116 W. Main. St., Sedalia, Mo —OFFICE HOURS— 10:00 to 12:00 a. m. 4:30 to 6:30 p. m. Residence 236 W. Morgan St. H. G. PHILLIPS. LAWYER. 116 W. Main street SEDALIA, MO Coates & Wilhite. Leave orders John's Lomber Yard Phone 11. Plastering, Bricklaying, Concreting and General Repairing. All work given prompt attention. ICE CREAM & Groceries. Strict attention given all orders Your Money's Worth Always. WM. DIGGS 413 N. LAMINE St GROWTHER & SON. The latest style rigs, and the Best groomed horses—The most courteous treatment accorded to all—Come and see us. Sweet Springs. Mo. TONSORIAL ARTISTS. Hair Cuts Shampoos Clean Shaves D. Y. STEELE 120 E. MAIN ST. THE MKT MARKETS AND TRADING IN YOU TRAVEL ACT A RAILWAY AS DO YOUR CLOTHES. MRS. 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