Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. VOL. III. The time is past when the only careers in life open to a Negro were to pick cotton, make up berths in a pullman car or wait on a table. The study of the Negro population of the United States recently published by the Census Bureau discloses some facts that show very clearly that the colored race is steadily developing a complete social aid industrial system of its own. There is hardly any branch of industry in which the Negroes are unrepresented, and that statement includes the women as well the as men. Alargecity could beferred with out a single white man in it, and yet lack for no trade or profession. There are 21,268 Negro teachers and college professors in the United States, 15,530 clergymen. The Negroes could finance a railroad thru their 82 bankers and brokers, lay it out with their 120 civil engineers and surveyors, condemn the right-of-way with 728 lawyers, make the rails with their 12,327 iron and steel workers, build the road with their 545,980 laborers, construct its telegraph system with their 185 electricians and their 529 linemen, and operate it with their 55,327 railway employees. Colored people complain that they have sit in gallery in white theaters, but their 2043 actors and showmen might give them theaters in which they could occupy the boxes in solitary granduer. They have fifty two architects designers and draftmen, 212 dentist 210journalist, 3921 musicians and teachers of music, 236 artist and teachersofart, 1734 physicians and surgeons, and 96 literary and scientific person. Colored babies can be introduced to the world by Negro physicans and nurses, instructed in every accomplishment by Negro teachers, supplied with every requisite of life by Negro merchants, housed by Negro builder, and buried by Negro undertaker. There are Negro bookkeepers and accountants, clerks and coypist, commercial travelers, merchant, salesman, stenographers and telegraph operators. Negroes are in every manual trade—carpenters, masons, painters, paperbangers, marblecutters, glassworkers and nearly any other trade or profession you may mention—that statisians think it worth while to count. And a curious thing is that in whateverline the Negro man is at work there also a Negro woman. The only occupation which the colored women have allowed their men folk to monopolize are these of the architect, the banker and broker the telegrapher and telephone linemen, the boilermaker, the trunkmaker and the pattern maker. You can hire a Negro civil engineeress or a electriciene. There are164 colored clergywomen, 262 black actresses, and ten Afro-American female lawyers. One Negro woman works as a roofer, another as a plumber, and forty five of them are blacksmiths, iron and steel workers and mechanics. There are wholesale 860 retail merchants. Other are journalists, literary persons, artist, musicians, government officials and practitioners of an infinite variety of skilled and unskilled trades. In many respects the colored population bears a marked resemblance to a European peasantry. Take for instance, the extensive employment of women in agriculture. Nearly 600,000 Negro women and girls—almost as many as the numbers in all other occupations combined—are engaged in farming. Over half million of them are employed as farm laborers, out numbering the white women three to one. Negroes operate about one eighth of all farms in United States, which is rather more than their proportion of the populatian. But, of course, their share in acreage and value of the land is much smaller—only 46 per cent of the former and 2.7 per cent of the latter. In South Caroline, Mississippi and Louisiana more than half the farmer are worked by Negroes Moreover, half of all cotton plantations in the United States are under black control, altho, of course, they average less in size than those run by white men. The black farms of all kinds produce greater values to the acre than the white. There is a greater stretch of land, extending from the Atlantic to the Gulf Coast of Texas, in which half of all the farms are operated by Negroes. In three counties more than nineteen-twentieths of the farms are in colored hands; in thirteen counties more than nine-tenths; in fifty four counties more than three fourths, and in 205 counties in eleven states more than half. Negro barbers, porters, servants and waiters loom large in the popular imagination, but they really form an insignificant part of the colored race. The barbers are a little over half of one per cent of the income-earning Negro men. Servants and waiters are four and one half percent. Over fifty eight per cent of those men are engaged agriculture. It is noteworth that the proportion of self supporting Negroes is much larger than the whites. Of all over ten years old, 84.1 per cent of the colored males and 40.7 per cent of the colored females are engaged in gainful occupations against 79.5 per cent of the white male and 16 per cent of the white female similar occupied. These are figures to which the Negro can "point with pride" when he is accused of preferring themidnight chicken and the surreptitous watermelen to the joy of labor. Free Baptist Association at Burns Chapel. The Western Missouri Association held it's annual session at Burn's Chapel Aug.,17-20. The Association was well attended and the people of Sedalia spared no pains in making it pleasant for the delegates and ministers present. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:— H. Green, moderator, Marshall W. H. Howard, Ass't, Lexington E. D. Burns, Clerk, Blackburn Chas, Smith, Ass't Arrow Rock, Services were held in the court house Sunday in the morning and afternoon, and at each service the court room was well filled. Rev. H. Green of Marshall, preached in the morning and Rev. W. H. Howard in the afternoon. Both sermons were equally, interesting. At 8p. m. Rev. J. P. McDonnell, the great evangelist and scholar preached and the church proved to be far too small for the crowd that came to hear him. Rev. McDonnell will remain the city a few days by request and preached at the A, M. E, church Wednesly evening. The Association will convene at Arrow Rock, Monday before third Sunday in Aug. '06. Awarded State Fair Premium. Miss Lyda Long, a recent graduate of George R. Smith College, was awarded first prize on cake baking by the State Fair Board last Thursday. Ano'here evidence of what the energetic colored woman can do, if she will but try. SEDALIA, MISSOURI. SATURDAY AUG. 26 1905 CALLED TO REST. Sedalians were severely grieved last Friday and Saturday, when they were told that Mrs Orris Abbott had been made a victim of death. It had been known for some time that she was seriously ill but no one anticipated that death would result. The deceased was born in Lincoln county' on March 12. 1844. She was formally a Miss Orris Clark but was married to Peter Abbott, Sr. in 1860, on Christmas day. To this union were born nine children, George, Benjamin, Peter, John, Sylvester, Ardonia, and the Mesdames Emma Fisher of this city, Susan J Blackburn, of Kansas City, and Anna Epps, of Lexington. All her children survive her. She was bereft of her husband about 20 years ago but with in] domitable courage and unfaltering faith she assumed, the care of the family. All her children were given the opportunity to secure an education. She impressed herself upon this community as a motherly saint, allowing no one to leave her door in distress without doing something to lighten their affliction. Her neighbors looked upon her with the highest esteem and to greet her in their door was an occasion of much joy. In her Christian influence, she felt in and out of her home. Of a sweet, patient but firm disposition, see has left the impress of her Godly character upon all, who were intimately associated with BIRD'S CAFE AND RESTAURANT Board by the day, week or month. Hot lunches served at all hours, day and ni Meals prepared by one of the best Chefs PARTIES, BANQUETS AND PRIVATE Served on Short Notice Our waiters are the politest to be found in the city. COME, AND BE CONVINCED. May we expect YOU A. W. BIRD, 105 North Lamine Street, with her. May we expect YOU for dinner tomorrow? Rev Richardson Davis in his enlogy over the remains emphasized the greatness of her character and the nobleness of the career she made here in this life. Her body was lain to rest in the city cemetery immediately after the funeral services at Taylor's Chapel Monday afternoon. Her body may molder and decay but the results of her having lived in the world shall live forever. THE LEXINGTON UNION BAND Asks the patronage of the citizens throughout the State. This is our first year, but we guarantee satisfaction. We have all the equipment of a full dress uniform and feel that we are fitted in every way to head a procession or to furnish music for any celebration. Give us a chance and we will save you money. Address or call on W. STROTHER, R. H. HUGHES, Secretary, Gen'l Mgr. P. O. Box, 585. Lexington, Mo. --- EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION United States of America. Executive Council Chamber. September 12 1905 Probono publico; and to all who may see these presents, greeting: These are the mature, deliberate, earnest considerations upon which the entire people, and especially the Afro-American, are hereby invited to meet on the 22d of September. In celebrating the Emancipation Proclamation by official- Whereas, on the 22d day of September. Anno Domini One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-Two (1862), a proclamation was issued by the President of the United States, containing another things the following, to-wit: "That on the first day of January Anno Domini One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-Three (1863) all persons held as slaves within any designated state, or designated part of a state, the people thereof being in rebellion against the government of a United States, shall be free. Now therefore, I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, and Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, do issue this Proclamation of Emancipation: That all persons held as slaves within any state, or designated part of a state, shall be hence forth and forever Free." RD'S RESTAURANT, month. hours, day and night. of the best Chefs in the city. AND PRIVATE DINNERS Short Notice are the politest to in the city. U for dinner tomorrow? D, Proprietor. Sedalia, Mo. This is sufficient, and the Supreme Council of Beneficial Order of Seven invited all ministers, lodges, people, and organizations to assemble in the City of St Louis Missouri, September 22d, at the place hearafter specified by celebration notice, to inspire and revere in a befitting manner by historical review, orations, speeches and whatever may be determined by the committee appointed to manage in the arrangements. This done by order of the Supreme Council, at the Executive rooms, City of St. Louis, this 31st day of August 1905, and of the independence of the United States of America the one hundred and twenty-ninth. All communications addressed Executive Council, 1326 Chestnut street St, Louis. E, P, PENN. Supreme Dictator. C. W. THOMPSON. Supreme Secretary. W. M. WINN. Division Secretary: L. G. BLOOMFIELD DAVIS, Corresponding Sec'y. CORRESPONDENCE DEPARTMENT Social, Religious and Business Happenings of the Week. J Wilkerson of St Louts is the guest of Mr and Mrs E A Jenkins. A Lankford spent Sunday in Mineral Point visiting relatives. J Gray Lucas was assaulted and knocked down by Henderson, an ex-colored police officer. Henderson was held over to the Criminal Court. Trouble grew out of the fact that Henderson was in debt to Lawyer Lucas to the sum of $20 and the latter garnisheed his wages and got the amount. It was an unprovoked assault on a Lawyer.' Western Star Blub voted last week as to who was the most prominent colored minister in this GIVE US SAL. ORDER Are you that buying puregoods protects your list of materials are used in the manufact and we guarantee them to be pure. You of our cream and your stomach does not WHY? Because our cream is pasturized are of. We hold our cream 24 hours be- we know it is in proper condition to be And we will convince you that buying puregoods protects your health. Only the best of materials are used in the manufacturing of our goods, and we guarantee them to be pure. You can cat all you want of our cream and your stomach does not feel over loaded. WHY? Because our cream is pasturized and properly taken care of. We hold our cream 24 hours before freezing, hence we know it is in proper condition to be frozen. Schedule of Prices delivered . . . $.35 delivered . . . 50 delivered . . . 1.00 packed delivered . . . 40 TO CHURCHES AND LODGE SOCIALS. It is promptly and properly filled. AT YOUR BUSINESS. TRY US. GIA IGE CREAM Co. 109 East Third Street Q. C. 263 1 quart packed and delivered.....$.35 ½ gallon packed and delivered.....50 1 gallon packed and delivered.....1.00 Neapolitan Bricks packed delivered.....40 SPECIAL PRICES TO CHURCHES AND LODGE SOCIALS. POTOSI News has reached us of a prominent young business man in the person of Prof J A Lankford who was born and reared this little town of Potosi. Prof Lankfork is now a leading Negro architect and builder in Washington D C and probably, in the country. He is said to be the most scientific and practical architect and mechanical engineer the Negro race has ever produced. No doubt he stands at the head of his profession. He was unanimously elected president of Washington Negro Business League of Washington D.C. and was on program at the National Business League which convened in New York on Aug., 16. Every race loving Negro in the country should give this young man a chance to show his ability as an architect and builder, one who is competent and fully capable to design construct and build any building which they may have built or designed. The Knight of Pythias have purchased a lot near Baptist church and will begin building their new hall soon. Mrs Daisy Scaffield of St Louis is the guest of Mrs Maggie Johnson. Mrs Daisy Lankford entertained a few friends Thursday afer'n. CHICAGO NO.15 city and the votes resulted as follows:— J F Thomas 30 W H Brooks 19 J M Townsend 25 A J Garey 23 D P Roberts 16 E J Fisher 19 A Lealted 14 M M Jackson 10 H W Knight 24 W A Vaughn 27 Logan Webb, an old railroad man who lived at 3734 Armour, died last week. Lawyer W R Morris, of Minneapolis, Mian.. was in the city on his way to attend the annual meeting of Knights of Pythias at Pittsburg. If chief John M Collins of the Police Force of Chicago wants to, do a commendable thing and one that is very much needed in this in the city of Chicago, he should clean out from bottom to top the officers in the Desplain Street Station and transfer them to some other Station and discharge the remainder from the force. Officers such as Sergent Micheal Broadwick, and a few of his pet followers at the station should be similarly discharged. Under the present management the Desplains Street Station is nuisance and a disgrace to the city of Chicago. Hardly a repectible person can go there and receive any information and be treated decently. People are arrested and locked up frivoulous charges and prevented from sending words to their friends and are denied the opportunity to see their lawyers and numerous irregularities are carried on there, which are not only injustice and wrong and a violation of the law, but a disgrace to this city. It is nothing strange to some of the police officers sitting around at this station using objectionable language in the presence of ladies and gentlemen Complaints have been made about the matter heretofore. Chief Collins has now an opportunity to weed out these offensive, incompetent, unreliable and ungentlemanly officers at this station which it is hoped that he take action. (Continued on Page 4) Published every Saturday morning au entered at SedaliaPost-office as Sec ood class matter. OUR NOBLE MOTHERHOOD. The recent death of Mrs. Orrbert call to our minds the potency however highly cultured they mayences for good over those, with w than these saintly mothers. W advisers, critics and admonishers them; sweet are the reminences of dalia and Sweet Springs have s Both were loved by all, on account and christian sympathy. N with out making aneffort to relieve a young man and woman has b noble women. No monument can be erected or outshine the beautiful exemplar left to their posterity. May we, gles and conflicts, emulate their w of usefulness and constancy at once ment death of Mrs. Orris Abbott and Mrs. M. Our minds the potency of the lives they lived, highly cultured they may have been, weilded good over those, with whom they came in peril mainly mothers. We knew them as mottics and admonishers. Noble were the care are the reminences of our association with the sweet Springs have suffered an almost irre- loved by all, on account of their sweet mother's Christian sympathy. Neither could witness par- king aneffort to relieve the unfortunate suffer- an and woman has been given encouragement. Document can be erected over their tombs that on the beautiful exemplary characters and career posterity. May we, direct beneficiaries of conflicts, emulate their worthy examples and us and constancy at once. The recent death of Mrs. Orris Abbott and Mrs. Margaret Tolbert call to our minds the potency of the lives they lived. No two however highly cultured they may have been, weilded greater influences for good over those, with whom they came in personal touch, than these saintly mothers. We knew them as mothers, friends, advisers, critics and admonishers. Noble were the career made by them; sweet are the reminences of our association with them. Sedalia and Sweet Springs have suffered an almost irreparable loss. Both were 'loved by all, on account of their sweet motherly disposition and christian sympathy. Neither could witness pain or sorrow, with out making an effort to relieve the unfortunate sufferers. Many a young man and woman has been given encouragement by these noble women. No monument can be erected over their tombs that can transcend or outshine the beautiful exemplary characters and careers they have left to their posterity. May we, direct beneficiaries of their struggles and conflicts, emulate their worthy examples and begin the life of usefulness and constancy at once. $ \searrow $ $ \searrow $ $ \searrow $ AN APPEAL TO DELINQUENT SUBSCRIBERS Owing to pressing demands appeal to our delinquent subscriber ages. Many we notified last week we anticipated. Our desire is to SERVATOR, one of the best Negro pose we are bending our energies. us, we shall be powerless. A plain sented for your consideration. If a year to you? If it is why not paid dettar? If it is not worth One owe, and order it stopped. Don hind have the Post Master to balanced their accounts. With the appeal to my delinquents to yay must be met. Look at the square on page tha you are one or more years in arreater of business not sentiment. M. MINNIOLIA JACKSON —Prop JACKSON SCHOOL to pressing demands on our exchequer, we or delinquent subscribers to pay up promptly by we notified last week, but we fail to recei- ved. Our desire is to make the SEDALIA W one of the best Negro papers published. bending our energies. Unless our subscrib- be powerless. A plain business proposition out consideration. Is the CONSERVATOR wow? If it is why not pay up, in order that tha- If it is not worth One Dollar a year to you. p der it stopped. Don't be like some, when the Post Master to mark it "Refused" befi ir accounts. With these "words" I kindly my delinquents to yay up, because our out the square on page three and, if it is cross or more years in arrear. Please consider th less not sentiment. W. H. Huston, Ed. an COLIA JACKSON —Proprietors— V. WILLEN JACKSON SISTERS' SCHOOL of MUSIC Owing to pressing demands on our exchequer, we are forced to appeal to our delinquent subscribers to pay up promptly your arrearages. Many we notified last week, but we fail to receive response as we anticipated. Our desire is to make the SEDALIA WEEKLY CONSERVATOR, one of the best Negro papers published. To this purpose we are bending our energies. Unless our subscribers stand by us, we shall be powerless. A plain business proposition is here presented for your consideration. Is the Conservator worth a Dollar a year to you? If it is why not pay up, in order that the paper may do detter? If it is not worth One Dollar a year to you, pay what you owe, and order it stopped. Don't be like some, when you get behind have the Post Master to mark it "Refused" before they had balanced their accounts. With these "words" I kindly but earnestly appeal to my delinquents to yay up, because our out standing bills must be met. Look at the square on page three and, if it is crossed, it means you are one or more years in arrear. Please consider this as a matter of business not sentiment. W. H. Huston, Ed. and Publisher. M. MINNIOLIA JACKSON —Proprietors— V. WILLENE JACKSON JACKSON SISTERS' SCHOOL of MUSIC. Special Instructors on the Piano and, in Voice Culture. HOURS 7:30 to 10:30 a. m. 3:30 to 6:30 p. m. Minniolia Cottage. - - - SEDALIA. URS 7:30 to 10:30 a. m. 3:30 to 6:30 p. m. Minniolia Cottage, - - - SEDALIA. HOURS 7:30 to 10:30 a. m. 3:30 to 6:30 p. m. Minniolia Cottage, - - - SEDALIA, Mo. WAS CALLED TO REST Mrs Margret Tolbert was born in Maryland March, 1819 and died Tuesday August 15, 1905 at 12 o'clock, age 86 years, in the home of her daughter Mrs Fannie Fisher of South Grove. She came out on Thursday evening August the 10th, and took sick Thursday night. Just after her arrival at her daughter's home she was was comfortably seated; on the East porch, and while sitting there she remarked, "Oh! Fannie, sister Agnes Brown had such a quiet funeral, and when I die I want mine conducted the same way, and bury me in white." She confessed a THE HOUSE THE CHURCH Quinn Chapel, A. M. E. Church Rev, William Alexander, Pastor. Mesdam Lucas, one of America's greatest vocolist Sreeted an audience at the above church last night. Highly pleased was the her selections. as Abbott and Mrs. Margaret Tol- l of the lives they lived. No two have been, weilded greater influ- whom they came in personal touch, he knew them as mothers, friends, Noble were the career made by our association with them. Se- suffered an almost irreparable loss. of their sweet motherly disposi- either could witness pain or sorrow, the unfortunate sufferers. Many been given encouragement by these over their tombs that can transcend by characters and careers they have direct beneficiaries of their strug- worthy examples and begin the life. $ $ on our exchequer, we are forced t urs to pay up promptly your arrear, but we fail to receive response as make the SEDALIA WEEKLY CON- papers published. To this pur- Unless our subscribers stand by a business proposition is here pre- s the CONSERVATOR worth a Dollar up, in order that the paper may Dollar a year to you. pay what you not be like some, when you get be- mark it "Refused" before they had use "words" I kindly but earnest- up, because our out standing bills free and, if it is crossed, it means r. Please consider this as a mat- W. H. Huston, Ed. and Publisher. SISTERS' of MUSIC. 10:30 a. m. 6:30 p. m. e, - - - SEDALIA, Me. hope in Christ, and was united to the Methodist church where she lived and died a true and devouted christian. Sheleaves four daughters, great and great grand children and a host of friends to mourn her loss. The four daughters were at the sick bed of their dear mother during her illness, doing all that was in their power for her. Just before her soul took its flight to the Celestial city, she was heard to remark: "I'm going to stop talking to you after a while." The bereaved had a host of friends who sympathize with them in their loss. "After life's fitful fitful fever she sleeps well." ```markdown ``` THE VOICE OF THE NEGRO. Edited by J. W. E. Bowen and J. Max Barber. The greatest Negro Magazine published in America and the This offer will last only for a limited period. You had better grasp this opportunity to secure two guinuine Race Journals for a song. AGENTS WANTED—in every town and hamlet in Central Missouri to place this excellent proposition before the people. For particulars, write W. H. Huston, SEDALLA, MISSOURI President Roosevelt to the Negroes. Letter From the President Read at the Meeting of the Negro Business Men's League at city of New York From Metropolitan Journals— There are so many features that to understand and appreciate the value of the magazine one must see it for himself.—The Atlanta Constitution. The Voice of the Negro shows the marked degree to which journalism has advanced among our people. It has a high mission to fill and with the men behind it no doubt will do a good immeasurable, not on ly to the Negro, but to the south. —Columbia Watchman. This offer will last one You had better grasp the cure two guinine Rays AGENTS WANT hamlet in Central Mi cellent proposition be For particulars, President Ro to Letter From the Presi ing of the Negro New York, Aug. 16.—Two hundred Colored men opened the sixth annual session of the National Negro Business League in this city Wednesday. The object of the league is to bring together Negroes who are engaged in business for themselves for mutual help and support. Booker T. Washington has been the president of the leag since its inception. A letter from President Roosevelt to the secretary, Emmet J. Scott, was read as follows: "I wish all success to the Negro Business League. Your organization is absolutely out of politics; and in stimulating activity among your people and working to increase their efficiency in the industrial world, it is also doing far reaching work in the way of giving them a realizing sense of their responsibility as citizens and "The Voice of The Negro." "The Voice of The Negro." In the number of Tom Watson's Magazine, there appeared a rather a lengthy and frequent editorial in which the editor claimed that the Negro had contributed nothing to civilization. Southern white papers at once, almost as a unit reprinted Mr. Watson's fulminations and commented thereon editorially. The result was that much unfavorable sentiment was created toward the Negro. This article is answered by Prof. Kelly Miller, one of the able writers of the race. Mr. Miller's early reply is published in the August number of the "Voice." We would suggest that Negro w'klies publish Mr. Miller's answer in it's entirety. Thus will the Negro press show unity against Watson, as the white press shows unity for him. The August number of our magazine is brimfull of raedable article. OKLAHOMA OPPORTUNITIES The completion by the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway of over 350 miles of railroad in From Eminent men— It is a very able magazine, and will surely take rank with the best. Those articles are very disfigured and able—Former U. S. Senator, H. W. Blair. I am confident that the journal is second to none of its kind in this country, and deserves the support of all intelligent Negroes.—H. E. Latham. It is truthful, logical and impressive, and would seem to me must do good.—S. A. Darrell. by for a limited period. this opportunity to se- ce Journals for a song. ED—in every town and Missouri to place this ex- fore the people. write W. H. HUSTON, SEDALIA, MISSOURI. Roosevelt the Negroes. Sent Read at the Meet- Business Men's League at city of New York. power to meet these responsibilities. I need not hardly say that I put moral betterment above physical betterment. But it is absolutely impossible to do good work inpromoting the spiritual improvement of any race unless there is a foundation of material well being, because this foundation necessarily implies that the race has developed the root qualities of thrift energy and business sense. It is as true of a race as of an individual that while outsiders can help to certain degree, yet the real help must come in shape of self help. "The success of your organization and the development among our colored fellow citizens of very qualities for which you stand will mean more for the solution of the race problem than any philanthropic efforts merely from out sider could possibly do." the Oklahoma Territory, opens up a rich agricultural country of excellent possibilities, and gives direct connection between St. Louis, Hannibal and Kansas City with Oklahoma City, Shawnee, Guthrie, El Reno, Fnid and other Oklahoma points. Along the new lines are located new and growing towns, Cleveland, Jennings. Cushing, Agra, Fallis Luther and Maud, situated right in the district of rich farming lands, offering the best of opportunities for safe and profitable investments. The fields are new and prices of farm lands are low. Few lines of business are adequately represented. There are openings of all sorts—for mill and manufacturing plants, for small stories of all kinds, for banks, newspapers and lumber yards. Mechanics and porfessional men, both are in demand. TELL US WHAT YOU WANT, how much you have to invest and we will gladly help you about a good openin g. Copies of our pamphlets, "Business Chances," "Texas," The Coming Country," "Sights and Scenes in Old Mexico," etc., are free for the asking by addressing George Morton, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Missouri, Kansas & Texas R'y., Box 909, St. Louis, Mo, Now a D. D Rev. A. H. Higgs, pastor of the North St. M. E. church, has completed his course in theology and axetegetical law and the degree of Doctor of Divinity has been bestowed upon him by the McKinley University at Vincennes, Ind. Under Dr. Higgs' care the North Street church has prospered and the property is now faee from debt. --Marshall Republican. The Sedalia Weekly CONSERVATOR offers its congratulations and anticipates for the good brother a real successful career. MUSKOGEE, J. T. The Quarter Centennial anniversary of the organization of the A. M. E. church in the Indian Territory, was celebrated at the A.M. E. church Thursday and Friday, closing its session with the celebration of the 51st birthday of Bishop Tyre on Saturday evening. A grand reception was given in honor of the bishop, and many eloquent speeches were made by several of Muskogee's leading men, thus closing the evening's programme. The Constitutional Statehood convention held its session in the city Monday and Tuesday. Resolutions were passed favoring immediate and joint statehood. The colored people also held a convention in the Jones' building. Delegates from all parts of Oklahoma and Indian Territory were present. Resolutions were also passed favoring joint and immediate statehood, and two delegates be elected to meet at Washington at the winter session. Interesting speeches were made touching on the plans to the best interest of the colored people in the two territories upon the acceptance of statehood. The loviest expression of a social gathering was held last Tuesday evening. A party at Dr. R. H. Waterford's, 904 Denver Avenue, was given by Mrs. Waterford and daughters in honor of Miss Alberta Guy of Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Waterford's residence is a lovely and magnificent structure and affords much convenience for a social gathering. A large number of Muskogee's best youngsters were present. The amusements of the evening were parlor games, dancing and the bestof music. Refreshments were served, and at a late hour all departed for their homes, expressing themselves greatly entertained the entire evening. Profs, Walker, Fourd and Biggers, of this city, left Thursday morning to spend a day visiting the Mission at Tullahassee, I. T. Mrs. G. D. Saunders, who has been visiting her friend, Mrs. Sam Maupin, has returned to her home in Liberty. Mrs. Saunders formerly resided here and has a host of friends who enjoyed her visit greatly, and regretted her leaving when she did. Moerschel B BREWERS AN Cor. Main and Missouri Private Orders Given Special At :: schel's Beer, You will Be P 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. : : WHEN IN THE CITY GO TO JOHN QUIN For Fine Whiskeys, W EVERY Is treated on the Square 104 East N For Fine Whiskeys, Wines, Beer and Cigars EVERYBODY Is treated on the Square - Don't forget the place. 104 East Main Street. TIPTON. 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. 709 W Main Street ICE CREAM & Groceries Strict attention given all orders Your Money's Worth Always. WM. DIGGS 413 N. LAMINE St LADIES ATTENTION If you want a preparation that Softens, Beautifies and Promotes the growth of the Hair. Send $1.00 to F. J. Nott. Box 81. Paris, Me. And get a supply of the Great Southern Hair Pomade. J. W. WILEY, M. D Physician & Surgeon. GREENSBORO. - ALA. Special attention given to diseases of women and children. Eyes Tested and Glasses Fitted Accurately. THOMAS' DANDRUFF CURE AND HAIR TONIC. Will absolutely kill. Dandruff Germs, Stops the Hair from falling Out, Restore it to its natural Color, Makes it soft and Pliable. Fully Guaranteed by the Manufactor TIPTON, MISSOURI. Sold by all Leading Druggist PRICE, $25, $5.0, and $1.00 SWEET SPRINGS. George Kelly, from Warrensburg, and John Kelly and son, of St. Louis, are visiting their parents. Mrs. L. M. Norris, nee Gilbert, who has been visiting her parents left for Sedalia where she will attend the State fair. Miss Olivia Woolrige returned to her home in Jefferson City after a pleasant visit with her cousin, Miss Valeria Thomas. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Andy Bowles, a fine boy. We regret to hear of the death of Henry Brown, of St. Louis, who formerly resided here. His body will be brought here for burial tomorrow. Mr. Brown leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss. (Continued on page 3) Brewing Co. AND BOTTLERS. ri, Avenue. Phone,214. ention. When You Buy MOER atronizing a HOME INDUSTRY. : : INN'S BAR Wines, Beer and Cigars Y B O D Y — Don't forget the place. Main Street. Box 81, Paris, Mo. CHURCH DIRECTORY Sedalia Churches. SUNDAY SERVICES TAYLOR CHAPEL METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 9;30 a. m. Preaching - 11,00 a. m. Class-meeting - 5;00 p. m. Epworth League - 6;30 p. m. Preaching - 7,30 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening of each week. Rev R. DAVIS, Pastor. Residence 107 E. Cooper street. BURN'S CHAPEL, FREE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Schco: 10 a.m Preaching First and Third Sunday in each month, 11 a.m. and 7:30 p. m Prayer Meeting Tuesday night Covenant Meeting Wed. night Pews free and everybody made welcome Rev E D Burns, Pastor, Miss Lela Jones, Clerk PERSONAL. ```markdown ``` SUBSCRIBERS! TAKE NOTICE A blue pencil cross in this space indicates that your subscription is past due. Please remit at once to this office and oblige. W. H. HUSTON, Editor and Publisher ```markdown ``` J J Rolling has returned from a business trip to Kans City. Subscribe for the CONSERVATOR the only All Negro print paper in Missouri. Miss Etta Kinganot Kansas City is visiting Mrs. Bertha Morehead this week. Mrs Polly Webster, of Troy, Mo., arrived in time to see her sister, Mrs Abbott. Rev H A Henly, pastor of the M E church at Louisiana, Mo., is home for a few days rest. Misses Hattie Wells and Malinda Huff, of Marshall spent the week with Mrs Claud Murray. Misses Julia Stewart and Viola Wells, of Napton, are visiting at the home of Uncle Dan Herndon. Presiding Elders N C Buren, J D Barksdale and W H Smith were seen in our midst during the week. --- Editor Huston was considerably indisposed during the first of the week. At present however, he is much better. Mr and Mrs William Johnson after pleasant visit with Mrs Susan Martin, departed for their home last Sunday. Miss Margia Staughter and brother, Harrison of Norton, Mo. were the guest of Irene Fletcher during the past week. T L Holden. of Bunceton ts helping Bird Brothers in their Cafe this week. He also hand in a annual subscription. Mrs. Mack Scott returned from a visit in Kansas City last Tuesday. Mrs. Scott looks 20 years younger since her return. Rev M L Jackson and wife, of Knobnoster visited our office last Thursday but found us away. We invite them to come again. Haron Duncon, of Warrensburg believes in the CONSERVATOR. He made our hearts feel good by paying two years subscription at once Mrs Lily Norris, of Denver, Colo., who has been in Tipton visiting her parents, attended the late Mrs Orris Abbott last Monday. --- Reverends G B Abbott of Butler, J B Epps and J J Clark and wife of Lexington were present at the funeral services of Mrs Abbott. Miss Laura Jackman of Jeff City, while enroute to the west, stopped over here to spend a visit with Miss Missa Williams during Fair week. A A Glass, a tonsorial artist of Parsons, Kans while in our city last Thursday, called at our sanctum. He was the guest of Mrs Isaac Reynolds. --- Jerry Brown and wife were called to Tipton this week to attend the funeral of their brother, who died in St. Louis and was brought there for interment. --- James B Huston, a clerk in the St Louis Post Office spent several days in our city as the guest of Editor Huston. He also visited friends in Kansas City Kans. Mrs Jake Hunter still speaks of the nice time she had at her son's home in Versailles a few weeks ago. Uncle Jake began to think that she had quit him. --- Jesse Stewart and G W Talton of Napton, were seen on our streets, last Thursday. While here they called and squared themselves with the CONSERVATOR. --- Garfield Jefferson, who has been in Nevada all summer, is in our midst for a few days. After a visit with his parents and friends in Fulton he will be here the 16th to enter school. George Williams who has been spending his vacation in this city, left some time ago for his home in Glasgow. While away he visited a number of other towns, carrying with him the interest of the CONSERVATOR Rev J P McDonnell, Miss Idella Hawkins and Mrs Geneva C Huston dined with Rev G W Jennings last Saturday. The same party includings the latter took super with Mr and Mrs C W Holiday on the same evening. The series of receptions conducted by Mr Charles Edwards at Liberty Park on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday evening were very successsul affairs. All present enjoyed themselves to the highest. "Black Prince" is a capital host. Our JOB department Special Low Prices for the next Thirty Days, on Hand bills, Tickets, Programs, Invitations, Letterheads, Envelopes, Calling Cards, Business Cards, Statements, Wedding, Invitations, Small Books, Minutes and Catalogues. Special attention given to all ORDERS SENT. Get our Prices and Save Money Obe Slaughter, of Norton, spent State Fair week with Sepalia relatives. George Alexander, one of our printers, has been on the sick list for several days. Edward Ball and friend of Versailles, spent several days here during the week. You had better begin to make preparations for winter or the wolf will be at your door Leonard and Leslie Britt, of Higginsville, with several friends, took in the Fair this week. Mrs. Amanda Bills has entertained several of her Saline county friends durins the past week. Will you kindly send Editor Our dep IS COM Special Low Prices for on Hand bills, Ticket Letterheads, Envelop ness Cards, Statement Small Books, Minute ALL WORK GU Special attention given to a Get our Prices and ```markdown ``` ST. LOUIS. Mrs. Ida Roberts, of 2632 Lucas Avenue, has returned from a visit in Chicago where she has been spending a few weeks with her sister Mrs. Jessie Hardon. The K. of P. special train left the union station at 9:30 for Pittsburg, Pa., with at least 200 passengers on board. The Orphan Dancing School gave a shirt waist party last week which the young people seemed to greatly enjoy. It was largely attended and proved successful. The Great Western Club carried out the largest excursion of the season on Monday, August 21 on the City of Providence. Dr. Broabham spent last week in the country looking for a buggy horse. He succeeding in finding one, a bay, 3 years old in exchange for $150. She is a beaut. Miss Ethel S. Bodier, of Mexico, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Ollie Cloyd, of 1323 Washington street. The colored business men of this city are preparing for the first celebration of the Emancipation proclamation of the Afro-American at Bloomacher's Park, 6200 North Broadway, Sept. 22nd '05. Henry Huscan was tried at the jail of this city for killing his father March 16th last. He plead not guilty to the last. Sidney Brown, one of the leaders of the Jefferson Club, arrived last night from Georgetown, Ky. James Huston left Sunday for Kansas City, Kas., where he will spend his vacation. Dr. W. P. Curtis went Sunday to attend the Supreme Lodge, K. of P. at Pittsburg, Pa. LEXINGTON. The sinner friends of the Second Baptist church raised $51 Huston those subscriptions you owe? He needs them very badly. Mrs. Lue Fields and daughter, Mrs. Mary Johnson, of Sweet Springs, did the fair last Friday. Miss Beulah Williams, of Versailles, spent several days with Miss Ethel Ball during the week. Halleck and James Johnson, of Sweet Springs, were with us Friday night. A good time they sure did have. Mrs. Emma Thruston, of Chicago is home at 124 East Cooper street on a visit with her mother, Mrs. Hattie Dixon. William Johnson and his daughters, Nellie, Emma and Lili, of Olathe, Kans., are visiting friends here for a few days. Thomas Draffen, a progressive farmer of Bunceton, has been attending the fair. While here he JO artm IPLETE. for the next Thirty Days, sets, Programs, Invitations, apes, Calling Cards, Busi- nits, Wedding, Invitations, es and Catalogues. GUARANTEED all ORDERS SENT. Save Money 5000 Annually to fill the new positions created by Railway and Telegraph Companies. We want YOUNG MEN and LADIES of good habits, to LEARN TELEGRAPHY we furnish 75 per cent. of the Operators and Station Agents in America. Our six Schools are the largest exclusive Telegraph School IN THE WORLD. Established 20 years and endorsed by all leading Railway officials. we execute a $250 Bond to every student to furnish him or her a position paying from $40 to $60 a month in States East of rocky Mountain, or from $75 to $100 a month in States west of the Rockies, immediately upon graduation. Students may enter at any time. No vacations. For full particulars regarding any of our Schools write direct to our executive office at Cincinnati, O. Catalogue free. The Morse School of Telegraphy, Cincinnati, O. Buffalo, N. Y. Atlanta, Ga. LaCrosse, Wis. Tarkana, Tex. San Francisco, Cal. last Sunday night to be applied to the debt on the church. Ollie Evans, who is now visiting at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Payton, will leave for Macon City where his company will give a drama, Thursday, August 24. Mrs. Alice P. Holmes and Miss S. A. Graham returned from a very pleasant stay at the Woman's Convention and Shiloh District Association at Pleasant Hill. Mrs. Holmes is secretary of the Woman's Convention and Miss Graham is treasurer. Rev. S. A. Norris returned last Friday from a visit to the Mt. Carmel District Association. He reports a very pleasant stay. Rev. J. H. Homesly. is in our city for a few days. Miss Rosa Davis has been quite ill for some time, but is now out again. Dr. J. D. Ball ministered to her needs. gave us a business call. Rev. H. H. Spriggs, who has been in St. Louis under surgical treatment for several weeks, returned home on the 20th. W. W, Morgan, of Dresden, although feeling a little indisposed, this week, handed in his subscription and received our hearty thanks. Sanford Fields departed for Carthage on the 17th to attend the District Conference. After a short stay there he visited friends in Kansas City. Portland, Ore., Exposition Commencing May 24 and every day to September 30, we will sell round trip tickets to Portland Ore Tacoma, Seattle, Everett, Bellington, Victoria and Van Couver. Manyroutes to offer you, going one way-and returning another, with liberal stop-over privileges. Rates as low as $47.85. OB ent Special Attention To Mail orders. We will save you money Send it to us. California. California. On many dates in May, June, July, August to September 30, we have very long round trip rates to San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. Go one way and return another, with liberal stops allowed. Take in beautiful California and the Lewis and Clark exposition at Portland, and the Great Northwest. Very low rates Come and see us and we will help plan for your trip. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Summer Rates Pueblo, Colorado Spring, Denver, Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Lake and Ogden at onc fare plus 50 cents for the round trip. Sold daily June 1 to Sept. 30; limited to October 31 1905 Liberal stop-overs allowed. Hello! will you please pay that little bill you owe us. in order that we may pay our bills. that are very argue and must be paid. Miss Carrie Wolfe and Malinda Jacobs visited friends in Richmond last Thursday. They were given a reception by Mr. Walter Jacobs, a very popular and cultured gentleman. Miss Ann Moore, of Liberty, is visiting relatives and her many friends in the city. MISSOURI PACIFIC Arrive Going East Depart No. 8, 12:15 a m.....12:20 a m No. 10, 1:45 a m.....1:50 a m No. 6, 11:05 a m.....11:10 a No. 22.....10:00 a m No. 2, 12:50 p,m.....12:55 p r No. 4, 4:00 p m.....4:05 p m No. 28, 9:10 p m No. 100, local freight.....6:30 a m Note—No. 106 starts from yard. Arrive Going West Depart No. 9, 1:50 a m.....1:55 a m No. 3, 4:00 a m.....4:05 a m No. 7, 7:50 a m.....7:55 a m No. 21, 2:10 p m No. 1, 2:25 p m.....2:30 p m No. 5, 7:00 p m.....7:05 p m No. 27.....8:16 a m No. 107, local freight.....8:05 a m No. 602 arrives ..... 10:50 a m No. 608 arrives ..... 1:30 a m No. 696, local freight arrives ..... 2:20 p m No. 603 departs ..... 7:20 a m No. 601 departs ..... 3:10 p m No. 655, local freight departs ..... 8:45 p m SEDALIA, WARSAW & SOUTH WESTERN. Leaves Sedalia ..... 8:50 a m Arrive in Warsaw ..... 11:40 a m Leaves Warsaw ..... 12:55 p m Arrives in Sedalia ..... 9:05 p m MISSOURI, KANSAS & TEXAS. Arrive Goting South Depart No. 1, 6:20 p m ..... 6:30 p m No. 3, 8:30 a m ..... 9:40 a m Flyer, 3:12 a m ..... 3:17 a m No. 511, daily except Sunday ..... 4:40 a m No. 134, K. 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Charles Ford Park 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. Agents wanted everywhere HOMES FOR SALE Houses and Lots for Sale at Cheap Prices at Higginsville, Missouri. For thirty days, after July 8th I will the following described properties at the subjoined bargain prices: Four room house, on two lots 50 by 125, smokehouse, coal bin, hen house, good cistern, cellar, and all kinds of fruits. The building has been recently repaired. Sale price, $700. One four room house, in good condition, on lot 50 by 125, with good well and all necessary outbuildings. Bargain price, $400. A commodious five room house as good as new, on two lots 50 by 150, with all necessary out-houses situated witain one half block of he principal business streets of the city. A great bargain, $1700. One lot, 18 by 150, and 3 room house. Bedrock price, $200. A five room cottage, in excellent condition, on a lot 50 by 150, with outbuilding and splendid orchard. Must go at once for $425. Two level lots, 50 by 150, each nicely located. At once for $160. A neat three room house on lot 50 by 100 conveniently located in the city. This is a bargain. $325. One swell four room house, lath-ed and plastered, with a bacemeat 14 by 20 and lot, 50 by 140. Good stable, hen house, smokenouse, coal bin, well and all kinds of fruits, this house is insured against wind and fire for $1000, insurance paid up for 2 years Sale price $900 Due 3 room house in good condition and lot 50x150 ft. good well and out buildings. sale price, $500. This must be converted into "cash" at once regardless, o cost or profits. For further information call on or write Leonard E. Britt. Higginsville, Mo CENTERVIEW. Wm. Scott who has been very ill with malarial fever, is able to be around again. Jim Scott who has been very sick is making but little improvement. Albert and Earl Glenn are building a snug cottage on Graham street. Mrs. Ella Edwards and son, of Independence, are visiting their mother and grandmother here this week. Mrs. Lizzie Blackburn and son, Anderson, of Kansas City, are visiting their daughter and sister, Mrs. Morgan, here this week. Messrs. Thomas Woodruff, William Morgan and Abe Warnick made a business trip to the "burg" Monday. Mrs. Thomas Woodruff was in Warrensburg Wednesday. Rev. S. P. Johnson, of Versailles, who has been attending the annual District Conference at Carrge, stopped off here to visit s and relatives on his return rs. C. C. Blairattend- R. T. C. MISSOURI STATE FAIR MISSOURI STATE FAIR. We are in receipt of a copy of the premium tist of the Missouri State Fair for 1905, to be held at Sedalia, August 21-26. Two new cattle barns, a dairy building, an agricultural-implement bulbing and an addition of 160 feet to the steel grandstand are to be erected before the fair. An open one-fare rate to Sedalia and return has been made by all railroads in the state. Premiums have been increased in most every department. A premium of $50.00 and $25.00 is offered for the best five mules, any age, and a premium of $50.00 and $2500 for the best single mule ed the annual District Conference at Carthage this week. Presiding Elder J. D. Berksdale, held his first quarterly meetinfi in the new church of Rev. M. Fern and members of the A. M. E. church here Sunday night. Rev. H. S. Vanzego and wife of Paola, Kansas, are visiting Mrs. Rebecca Turner of this place the present week. VERSAILLES. Mr. and Mrs. Williams are expecting to move to their new home this week. Quite a number left yesterday to attend the State fair. Rev. H. J. Burton was here on business Friday. Mrs. Louisa McDonald, who has been visiting relatives and friends, left for her home in Kansas City Wednesday. Mr. G. Y. Chism and Miss Clara Redmon were united in marriage Wednesdayevening, August 6th at 8 o'clock at the home of the bride's mother, and left Thursday for What Cheer, Iowa, their future home. Miss Clara is a sweet girl and will be missed by a large number of friends, also her husband. Her many friends extend congratulations. Quite a number attended the Tipton street fair. Henry Harrison is on the sick list this week. Mrs. M. W. Williams returned from the Grand Lodge and reported good news. Arthur Brent and Frank Lingle of Bunceton spent several hours in our city Saturday. Miss Florence Davis, of St. Louis, is visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. BelleWright left for her home at Madirou, Mo., last Saturday. Miss Carrie Meadows, who has been visiting relatives and friends left for Sedalia Saturday. MIDDLEBURY HOSPITAL FALL TERM OPENS SEPTEMBER 19TH, '05 I. L. LOWE, Ph. D. President, Sedalia, Mo. any age. There is also a sweepstake of $50.00 and $25.00 for the best jack, any age. Classes have been opened for fat cattle and premiums amounting to $125.00 offered for the best fat cattle exhibit of each of the beef breeds. A futurity stake for foals of 1905, to be contested 1908, has been opened to Missouri foals. One thousand dollars is guaranteed, but should stake money amount to more than this it will all be paid to winners. An qyestrian ring has been opened for boys under fifteen years, girls under fifteen years and for ladies. Geo. R. Sm FALL TERM OPENS I. L. LOWE, PH Riley Webb and wife moved in their new home Saturday. WARRENSBURG R H Brown of Parksville is visiting in our city at this writing. Arthur Berry left for Kansas City Saturday. Mack Scott of Lamonte was in our city Sunday and called on the Harris family of Gay st. Prof A Reynolds left for Sedalia Sunday on business- J H Jones and Ben Simpson attended the Higginsville Fair last week. Misses Birdie Harris and Estelle Jones are all smiles now since attending the Higginsville Fair. Ben Simpson of our city carried off the honors of the Higginsville Fair. Mrs Stella Hawkins Bohannon is visiting in Lamonte this week. Jordan Simpson is on the sick list. SEDALIA, MISSOURI, August 21----26,'05. Two hundred dollars is offered for the best agricultural display made by a county, or by parties representing a county, from either of the five sections of the state. Ten and five dollars are offered for the best twenty ears of several varieties of corn. One hundred and fifty dollars is offered for the best fruit display made by a county and forty dollars for the largest and best display of apples made by one person. Parties desiring premium lists may procure them from the county clerk of this county or by addressing Secretary J. R. Rippey, at Sedalia. ith College. SEPTEMBER 19TH, '05 D. President, Sedalia, Mo. THE OPPORTUNITY OF TO-DAY The opportunity for the man with little means is probadlā better today in the prairie states of the Southwest than ever before in the history of the nation. To be sure, there is not the vast open choice of land for the homesteads that existed in the '70s. The lands then taken up under Government laws are now prosperous farms and ranches. The opportunity today is in the investment chances; in the purchase of farm lands at older states. There is need of more hands to develop the country. In the Southwest-Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Texas-are vast areas of unimproved land not yet producing the crops of which it is capable. Practically the same thing is true of the towns. Few lines of business are adequately represented. There are openings of all sorts for the RIGHT MEN. ARE YOU ONE? If you are NOTICE Every man owes it to himself and his family to master a trade or profession. Read the display advertisement of six Morso Schools of telegraphy, in this issue and learn how easily a young man or lady may learn telegraphy and assured a position. interested, tell us what you want, how much you have to invest, and we will gladly furnish the information. Write for a copy of our paper, "The Coming Country." It's free. Dealer In Groceries Wines, Liquors, Cigar, and Tobacco. MEAT AND VEGETABLE 1119 and 1121 Morgan street St. Louis, Mo. If Mayor Dunne, of Chicago should remove from office at the Desplaines street station, Justice Dooley and send him to the outskirts of the city and put some other justice instead at this station he would do an act of justice that will be forever applauded and approved by thousands of people of this city. The National Baptist Convention which was to have met in this city Sept. 13, has been postponed until Oct. 4. The most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A F & A Mason will meet in this city Aug 29. This Grand Lodge has over 20 subordinate lodge under its jurisdiction. Grand Sec'y, John G Jones is busy making arrangements for delegates to the session. SWEET SPRINGS. Among those who attended the fair at Higgingsville were Mesdames James Wilson, Georgia Day and H. C. Johnson; Edward Day, Silas Brent, Arthur Willer and Harvey Hammers. All report a splendid time. Club No. 3 had a very successful entertainment last Saturday night at the Clover Leaf hall. MALTA BEND Mrs Emma Fowler and daughter left for Sedalia Sat. Mrs Sarah Neff si visiting in K C this week. Miss Mattie Fowler is visiting her aunt in Lexington Mrs J H Bowen. Miss Maggie Steverson spent Sunday in Marshall. Misses Martha Fowler Maud Fowler Mrs Adline Jackson and Mrs Ahen Gatewood are on the sick list. Arthur Wyte came down Wed to attend the funeral of his brother Henser. Miss Hannie Wilson is also on the sick list. Mrs Sarah Wilson spent Sunday night with Mrs C Tayes who is confined to her bed. 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