Sedalia Weekly Conservator

THE PULPIT, THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR IN SOLVING THE NEGRO PROBLEM. That the pulpit has occupied a very important position in all things pertaining to men's well being, along moral, social and spiritual lines, since the establishment of the gospel system I presume no one denies, and it has not failed to concern itself about other affairs that tend to man's betterment. The Christian ministry, in suffering all things, enduring all things, raising men everywhere from the ignorance of idol worship to the knowledge of the true God, and bringing life and, immortality to light, has been acting in obedience to the Divine command "Go ye, teach all nations," etc. This truth has never been poured into the human heart, nor waters springing up into everlasting life except in the track of the Christian ministry. The Christian pulpit is so inseparably interwoven into the social and moral growth of the people that they invariably look for the highest examples, and loftiest ideas of life from that source. In this respect the Negro, more than any other race of people, has been largely dependent upon the pulpit, and no other pit ever had a more difficult use or labored under greater disadvantages than has the Negro pulpit. In the very beginning the Negro, unlike the other races, was neither qualified nor regularly organized, yet despite all the disabilities within, and the disadvantages without, the Negro ministry became the pioneer in the movement to better the condition of the race, in lifting them from the degraded state in which they were left by the effect of slavery. The pulpit has been the advanced guard and prime promoter when other leaders have faltered and retreated. The pulpit has remained and increased itsefforts and may, with praise to Almighty God, point to a larger per centage of Negro Christians, according to the population, than is true of any other people in the land; while it is also true the Negro brought the Christian religion over from slavery as the best heritage which that cruel system bequeathed to him. Yet he was without either intelligence or integrity. The Negro will always be grateful to God and those sacrificing white men and women who came to our help in the time of need with the influence of the pulpit. Yes, that was a time of great need, for we did not have anything, not so much asa name. The gospel goes forth with sim- FOR 15 DAYS Mrs. Richard Sanders will give some bargain prices in Hair Goods. They are as follows:— Pompadours, with bangs, former price $1.75, now $1.45 Pompadour, without bangs, were $1.50, now go for $1.25 These pompadours will be made from 18 inch hair Pin Frizzes, made from 16 inch hair, were 75c now 60c Hair Braids, that were formerly $1, now are only $5c Hair Braids, formerly sold for 75c, will now go for 60c Wigs, on French setting, were $5, now must go for $4 Front Pieces, with or without back, were $2, now are $1.30 Hair Tonic, four ounce bottle, now are only 50c Hair Tonic and Shampoo, heat on the market, only 75c When ordering goods, let Money Order come for the amount due, to avoid delay. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Address Mrs. Richard Sanders, son of this paper, when 412 North Lamine Street, making your orders. SEDALIA, MO. plicity and power, and the face is being led to understand that sound moral character is the foundation upon which to build a strong, symmetrical, well rounded manhood. The social and moral life is being clearly defined and rigidly observed. The home life has been improved and beautifully exemplified in the lives of thousands. REV. G. B ABBOTT, or the M. E. Church, Butler, Mo. REV. G. B ABBOTT, or the M. E. Church, Butler, Mo. Yes, I am hopeful because I have faith in the ultimate triumph of right. I am hopeful because I have faith in the power of the unconquered all prejudice, to break down all walls of separation, and weld together men of all races into one great brotherhood. It is the Christian religion that teaches the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. This religion is in this country; for it is said that Methodist stands for free salvation and for all that is right. Then without calling the assistance of other denominations, the seventeen different Methodist bodies alone with their 40,947 preachers having that mind that was in Christ Jesus; he said "the spirit of the Lord is upon me because he has appointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the broken hearted; to preach deliverance to the captives," etc., would seem to be enough to guarantee that simple justice, fair play and every right that belongs to humanity will soon be secured. It seems right and just that men's lives should agree with their declaration of principles. Our only basis of reliability in the estimated conduct of men, is the expectation of consistency between their avowed principles and their actions. Any deviation must be regarded as an evidence of weakness. The affinity between the two races ought to SEDALIA, MO., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY, 17. 1906 assist in breaking down the walls of prejudice, for the Negro race is a conglomation of Irish, Scotch, German, Jewish, English, French, and American blood. It has an infusion of the very best blood of first families. It has all shades of color from a jet black to a pure Caucasian. Some of these days all the skies will be brighter, Hearts will be happier, souls will be whiter, Some of these days. Some of these days in the desert uprising, Fountains shall flash while the joy bells are ringing; And the world with its sweetest of birds shall be singing, Some of these days. Some of these day:—Let us bear with our sorrows, Faith in the future—its light we may borrow, There will be joy in the golden tomorow. Some of these days. REV. GEO. B. ABBOTT, Butler, Mo. SOMETHIN BARGAINS, FINE Miniatures, 25 f Something Better Kodak finishing largement a Spe SOMETHING NEW! SOMETHING NEW! If you want a good picture, be sure to visit ROLLINS' STUDIO 118 EAST MAIN STREET N. B.—ALL WORK GUARANTEED. To the Memory of Mrs. Daly. New Franklin, Mo., Feb., 12—On Thursday, the 8th, the tired, cut refined spirit of Mrs. Daly, wife of the pastor of the Second Baptist church of this city, quit its tenement of clay and crossed with the Boatsman's pail over to the shores of eternity, casting a deep pall over the entire community in which she had lived until she had become a favorite of all Her death has brought sorrow to many hearts and tears to observant eyes of all who enjoyed her acquaintanceship. This grief is but teebly commensurate with that deep and crushing affliction that has befallen the family circle, until recently kept happy by the amiability of her character and the sweetness of her disposition. In her home she reigned as queen over all, by the bowitching charms of contented and useful motherhood. She was bright, interesting and companionable, always considerate of the comfort those about her. Ole and young soon learned to know and love her, because she had the happy faculty of ingratiating harself into the confidence of all, with whom she came in touch. May the soft and mellow waves of a God given solace blow in soothing ripples over the torn and lacerated hearts of her bereaved family, relutives and friends and spread over their wounds the ev- er precious healing balm of resignation, until they may meet and greet her again in that land where parting is no more. H. T. REEVES. MAKES ARECORD Leonard E. Britt of Higgins-Mo., "Makes Good" in an Inter-Collegiate Debate in Louisville, Ky. Louisville, Ky., February 8- The literary societes of the Louisville National Medical College and the State University met in joint debate in the Chapel Hall of the State University last night, debating the following subject: "Resolved, that the further annexation of territory to the United States is for the best interests of the Ametican people." The "Medics" had the affirmative and were represented by the Messrs A. S. Johnson, R. S. Whitaker and Leonard E. Britt, from ING NEW! E PHOTOGRAPHS for 25 Cts. ter, One Doz., $1. ng and Picture En- pecialty. 'S' STUDIO, MAIN STREET. Old Missouri. The "Varsity" society had the negative and had as representatives in the debate the Messrs W. T. Ofort, A. P. Doss and Howard Hawkins. The chapel wan well lighted and beautifully decorated, having Old Glory artistically draped upon its walls. It was truly an inspiring occasion, that creditably impressed those present with a lasting inspiration that will resound throughout our hopeful posterity. At eight o'clock the speakers, keebing time with the beautiful strians of martial music by the University band, marched to the rostrum where they took their respective positions. Mhe Medics were costumed in full dress suits, with tuxedo fronts and the Varsity boys wore prince alberts. All presented a dressy and dignified appearance. The Medics generously permit ted their opponents to select four judges from the University while they chose only one from their school. This was quite a mistake and led to the defeat of the Medics Mr: George Campbell was the Master of Ceremonies and he, in a genteel manner, introduced the speakers. Some interesting argument was presented on both sides but the best argument of all was made by Mr. Britt, of the affirmative, who produced data that could not be successfully refuted. He was at his best and did not fail to "show" CORRESPONDENCE DEPARTMENT Social, Religious and Business. Happenings of the Week. Grocery and Feed Store, Walter Parker, Proprietor. Just opened with a full line of Fresh and Desirable Groceries. Come in and see, if we are prepared to Treat you with the politest courtesy and, give you a "square deal" in prices. Fresh dressed game awa on hand. Don't forget my place, when about to buy. CORNER LAMINE AND MORGAN. (Smith's Lot.) 'em" them that he was from Missouri, well qualified to deliver the "goods." His speech was strictly original intelligently delivered. In it he beautifully pictured the annexation of territory with its exhaustless resources, accumulated for ages by nature, for the American people. An impassioned tribute was paid to the late Dr. Purce who for many years directed the State University and the late Dr. Fitzbutler, sr., who was the founder of the Louisville National Medical College. By his efforts in this debate, Mr. Britt succeeded in making a reputation for him self and his school. Louisville's people indicated their appreciation of the young orator by the amount of applause they gave him. The Medical College boys are very proud of the Missourian who so ably upheld their colors. When he concluded his remarks, the folowing yell was given by them:—Rah! Rah! Rah! Who are we? We are the boys of the L. N. M. C. Epicac, epicac, syrup of squills Iron, quinine and C. C. pills. —Kentucky Observer. CENTAUR Mrs Jessie Pitts visited her mother last Sunday. J W Green was in Clayton on business and visited in St Louis. E D Anderson, from St Louis, visited his brother George last Sunday. Master Irvin Jones, of St Louis, visited his grandparents, Harrison Green and wife. H Frazier and wife attended the funeral of his brother, Silas, who died at his home in Orearville last Monday. LEXINGTON. Ernest Morris went to Kansas City Wednesday morning. Little Rozella Colley, who has been quite ill, is up and going to school. Revs A A Gilbert and Barthlesonarehavingsuchsuccess at their revival, that they don't know when it will close. We will soon have another good neighbor, Wm Bradford and wife of Sweet Springs. They expect to move March 10. Miss Maggie L Johnson, one of the prominent teachers of Mayview, came home Saturday morning. She is doing excellent work. At the Second Baptist church Grocery and Walter Park Just opened with a full I Groceries. Come in and Treat you with the politest "square deal" in prices. there will be a grand oriental, allegorical, educational, evolutionary lyceum on the 20th of this month. Everybony is cordially invited. Admission 10 cents. Zion Chapel held its first quarterly meeting of this year Sunday. The church was crowded and, as usual, the presiding elder being ill, sent Rev Commie of Kansas City who preached bridging sermons. Many souls joined. The first sight of spring, that generally does the business, for most women, providing they have the price of one in their pockets, and economical solutions, are never proof against this sight. Mrs Mary Wright will have to suit all tastes or reasonable prices. Ladies pay her a call. MALTABND. Mrs Sarah Neff is on the sick list. Mrs Alice Thomas is very ill at present. Born, to the wife of Harry Wilson, a fine girl. Mrs Martha and Ida Fowler and Pete Kile spent Monday in Marshall. Miss Mattie Trippett will leave for Cow creek to visit her grandmother. A M E chapel has built a new house and Rev Wallace will move March 1. John H Bowen and wife spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs Jessie Allen. Mrs John Bowen and daughter, Mildred, were the guests of her sister Mrs T D Fowler last week. The young ladies of Malta Bend have a Fancy Work club. It met with Martha Fowler last Saturday. The Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs Bud Florend last Thursdayevening. Refreshments were served. TWENTY-EIGHT DDED. Kansas City, Mo., I. B. S.—T two weeks' revival at Jensen's Ch el, M. E. Church, close with souls blessed. Twent ight j in od this church. Spri nally, the church is greatly revived. R. v. J. Will Jackson, D. D., presi ding elder of this district, will hold in fourth quarterly meeting for us on the 18th. A glorious time is con- ticipate by us all. --R. J. d Feed Store, kter, Proprietor. line of Fresh and Desirable see, if we are prepared to best courtesy and, give you Fresh dressed game awa Published every Saturday morning and entered at Sedalia Post-office as Sec ond class matter. --- THE MARCH of DEATH. What is it of sounds confused? Methinks I hear the rushing Like the deepest With noise up I hear its muffled murmur, Can it be of storm so rude, Or can it be a dream proffer In undertones Like lions low Come forth in stifled answer Why is it he cometh not wry Nor sounds the trumpet's In hollow worries That shake the I hear, in ruffled accents hurl "Death moves not in armor clash Canst thou not hear his giant wu With awful stu In solitude he And, with his with'ring, J. WILL JACKSON, What is it of sounds confused that frighten lands utmost? Methinks I hear the rushing feet of a mighty, surging host. Like the deep voiced Niagara. With noise unheard that utmost you With noise upheaved that stagger you, I hear its muffled murmur, like the wail of some fell ghost. Can it be of storm so rude, thus pressing near my path? Or can it be a dream profound as it bodes oncoming wrath? In undertones that start the air, Like lions lowing in their lair, Come forth in stifled answer strong, "Tis but the March of Death!" Why is it be cometh not with legions strong and hold, Nor sounds the trumpet's blast of war, like the marshall'd I hear, in ruffled accents hurl'd, this speech so grim and cold:- "Death moves not in armor clad, with shield and helmet shone. Canst thou not hear his giant tread, as he stalks the earth alone? With awful strides, both night and day, In solitude he makes his way, And, with his with'ring, pois'nous breath, he bids life's spark "begone!" GOOD GOVERNMENT. discussion is now de forceent, municipal reforms corporate powers and other and earnely should the publications, because it is the greatest wrong. At present Sedalia is sorely a lation entered into years ago by it is useless, however, to waste the errors. Expediency and wisdom the betterment of its local condi provide better accommodations for gas and street transportation se of performing all of its functionally, is to be attained only by the any community. Therefore, it better and the best classes of the approaching municipal elecr ernmental reforms are to be suc Our discussion is now devoted to matters pertaining to law forcement, municipal reforms, suppression of graft, curtailment corporate powers and other phases of free government. Well and earnestly should the public consider these important propositions, because it is the greatest sufferer, whenever anything goes wrong. At present Sedalia is sorely afflicted, on account of unwise legislation entered into years ago by thoughtless or careless officials. It is useless, however, to waste time in lamentations for those post errors. Expediency and wisdom urges the public to act at once for the betterment of its local conditions, by taking the proper steps to provide better accommodations from our public utilities, light, water gas and street transportation services. Good government, capable of performing all of its functional activities healthfully and completely, is to be attained only by the united efforts of the good citizens of any community. Therefore, it obviously becomes necessary for the better and the best classes of citizens to take an active interest in the approaching municipal election, if our present scheme of governmental reforms are to be successfully consummated. Republican politicians have in Spring and Fall elections. The are now openly discussed everyw moment throughout all these conferences may be announced that only good colors of the c. o. p. this season Rumor and gossip has it that he has a "peg" set for something he think good, because he is a court Republican politicians have begun to align themselves for the Spring and Fall elections. The questions of candidates and policies are now openly discussed everywhere. From the trend of sentiment throughout all these conferences and semi-secret caucuses, it may be announced that only good men will be selected to bear the colors of the G. O. P. this season. Rumor and gossip has it that A. L. Shortridge, City Attorney, has a "peg" set for something higher. If he has, he deserves something good, because he is a courteous, cultured and energetic young man, having won the respect and confidence of all classes of our citizens by his tireless efforts and generous services. W. S. Scott, County Collector, has had a cyclonic, clean sweep of the face, removing mustache and all, except eye lashes and eye brows. The "boys" say that he is preparing to run a race. He believes, very strongly in that Pauline instruction, "lay aside every weight that so easily beset you," that he may run with speed to continue as our collector for the next four years. We hope to keep tab on his speed. C. W. Daugherty, Circuit Clerk, is beginning to look with a roseate face. Something's "up," we are certain, because this polite and conservative young man never "colors up," unless there is a great race to be run and he is to be a participant. KOAL & WOOD Any Quantity, at Any Time, Delivered to Any Part of the City at Bottom Prices. W. H. CLINE, Proprietor. Yard 135 E, Cooper. 'Phone: Bell 1672. Q. C. 446. From Now Until January 1st, 1907, You May Read The SEDALIA WEEKLY CONSERVATOR For The Small Sum Of ONE DOLLAR. A Good Thing. Will You Take It? LOCAL POLITICS. During our recent visit to the great city of St. Louis, we were deeply impressed by the various kinds of enterprises we found our people actively and successfully engaged in. Groceries, drugs, cigars, hostelries, undertaking, butche-ing, catering, photography and many other branches of industry are in evidence there. The "Whv' of their establishment and profitable maintenance is simply this, 'organization.' The Douglass Hotel, Pythian Home, Colored Y. M. C. A., Provident Hospital and numerous other public and semipublic enterprises that are to be found in the great Mound City, are the results of Negro combination. The Negro business interests of that city are organized. These organizations are not perfect in all their diversified activities. But, they have reached that stage, in their trend toward organic perfection, to enable them to do something as a just recompense for the efforts put forth. The evident spirit that pervades the social, political, business and reltgious life of the Negro St. Louisan is a sentiment to combine their energies for the very laudable purpose of doing something grand and uplifting. We, of Sedalia, need must think of organizing, in order that we may conserve our energies, that too long have been permitted to be wasted. Many of us frequently put our thumbs in the armpits of our vests and, with head thrown back, tumultuously vociferate, "I don't care what Joe, Andrew or Miss Hannah may sav or do. I can get along without them. Etc." We must stop that foolishness. All of us need each other at times. Any of us will do better, if we were united in some manner of organization, where we could meet our fellow associates and exchange ideas, sentiments and sympathies. Disunion and disorganization bring us no rewards, except selfish egoism and unseemly arrogance. On account of this, we have no true conception of our strength or worth to this community. This knowledge is to be acquired only by means of concertive action. Another evil result of disorganization is that it leads us to distrust each other's motive, when we see them undertake an enterprise, however ennobling it may be. Too often do we permit our distrust to lead us to speak discouragingly of a proposition, before we understand its true significance. There is an imperative need of the professional business and progressive negroes of Sedalia getting together on some aggressive proposition. We have lost too much time at whist and other "innocent amusements" devoted to our selfish and personal whims, while the race's business and other public interests are permitted to go unprotected by proper influences. Dear Sedalians, let us entreat you to think this matter over carefully: to devote some of the talk, while entertaining your friends, in discussing the feasibility of the organization of some public enterprise, whereby all the energetic members of the race, locally, might become profitably interested. Talk more about what you intend to do for home, instead of so much about what is being done "way down in Georgia." An Opening for Colored Men. N, N. Lyons writes from Hayden, I. T., to the Vindicator a. follows: Please allow space in your wonderful paper to say something about our rich country, Hayden and vicinity. We want more good colored farmers, merchnts and a good doctor or two. I am speaking of Negroes. We have one store, postoffice, two churches, two or three different lodges, one blacksmith shop, and about 8000 acres of good land. All of this can be occupied by good colored men. We also have one public school. We want a good colored man on each 40 or 80 acres of land, and we will improve our little town by good colored men. We are also in the great oil field and have lots of fine coal, land and water. I think if some of our 800 honest colored brothers who are at this very moment compelled to sit at home and see their loving wives and daughters, if large enough, break this cold snow on their way to their wash tubs, would get out on a farm it would be better for them. I do not speak this as a slander, but feel great sympathy for the condition they are placed in on account of their dark color. CLINTON. February, Sixth. Frank Crisp is on the sick list. It was very cold here on the 3rd Subscribe for this paper Today; Tomorrow may be too late. We are pleased to announce that Mrs Cruce is able to be out. Mrs Hattie Robinson, of Saint Louis, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Prowell. On the 3rd and 4th occurred our Fourth Quarterly meeting at St. James's Chapel. Rev W H Smith, the presiding elder was --- with us, preaching two excellent sermons, one at 11 a m and the other at 7:30 p m, on the fourth. At three e'clock in the afternoon Rev F J McCaffee of the North Iowa Conference preached an elegant discourse. This church is succeeding nicely. HIGGINSVILLE. February, Fourteenth. Mrs James Henderson is reported among the sick this week. Leslie Britt, our correspondent, transacted business in Lexington last Monday. Consult Leslie Britt, if you desire to invest your surplus money in something that will you good returns. Rev W B Brooks had a very swell affair at his Valentine entertainment Wednesday evening. Among the many pleasant diversions of the occasion may be mentioned the properly conducted postoffice and the valentine store Romulus R Richmond, president of the Negro National Co-operative Association, with offices at Chariton, Iowa, was here Tuesday Owing to the unfavorable condition of the weather, he was unable to address the people as was previously announced. MARSHALL. Say, have you seen the Boss? J W Adams was in town Saturday. James Clay and wife were in town Saturday. Alfred Harper, of Elmwood, is working in this city. Mrs Nettie Ferguson is indisposed this week. Private Orders Given Special Attention. When You Buy MOER ::: SCHEL'S Beer, You will Be Patronizing a HOME INDUSTRY. ::: For Fine Whiskeys, Wines, Beer and Cigars EVERYBODY is treated on the Square - Don't forget the place 104 East Main Street. MKT California and Mexico From February 15 to April 7th inclusive, Colonists' tickets will be on sale to California and Mexico points at exceptionally low rates: From Chicago to San Francisco or Los Angeles; $33; from Chica go to Mexico City or Guadalajara $32; from St. Louis to San Francisco or Los Angeles, $30; from St. Louis to Mexico City or Guadalajara, $32; from Kansas City to San Francisco or Los Angeles $25 from Kansas City to Mexico City or Guadalajara, $24. Through tourist sleepers from St. Louis on Tuesday of each week You step into the car at St. Louis is and do not leave it until you reach San Francisco. Ask your nearest railroad agent for rates or address W. S. ST. GEORGE. Tickets are on sale everywhere via Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company. Nora Lee, who has been seriously ill with penumonia. is better. Miss Stella Jackson, of Sulphur Springs, is the guest of Miss Devolia Bell. Born to Jarrett Jackson and wife; a son. Mother and babe doing nicely. Mrs Ida Lewis, of Kansas City, is the guest of her father, Wm Buckner. Mrs Angie Gordon and grandson, of Malta Bend, are guests of Mrs Graton Wyatt. The Marshall teachers visited the Kansas City schools Thursday and Friday of last week. Mrs Mollie Thomas who has been visiting Mrs Lulu Grant, returned to her home in Gilliam Sunday. Miss Maud Lee returned last Saturday from a visit to her sister, Mrs James Clay, of Salt Springs. Chas Vincent, of Muskogee, I T, has joined his wife and Miss Adverta Allen in a visit to friends and parents in this city. ROLLINS, the photographer, has some Special Offers for you, if you will call and see him at once. Moerschel B BREWERS AN Cor. Main and Missouri Private Orders Given Special At :: schel's Beer, You will Be P 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, Mo. And get a supply of the Great Southern Hair Pomade. New Pocket Map of Sedalia Thomas and Scott's new pocket map of Sedalia shows all streets and points of interest; also shows location of State Fair buildings etc. Price only 15 cents. THOMAS PRINTING CO. Mail Order Printers. 115 East Second Street. THE ATTENDANCE LAW. There are many inquires concerning the enforcement of the compulsory education law. A few of them have been answered by the state superintendent as follows: 1. The home instruction given in lieu of the school must be regular and during the usual school hours every day equivalent to the instruction given in school. 2. The court, not the teacher. school clerk or truant officer, may excuse. The court need not excuse children on account of their living two and one-half miles from the school. Able-hodied healthy children go further than that without considering it a hardship. 3. A child may be excused by a court if it can not procure proper clothing, but not on account of inability to buy books. The school board must furnish books. It is hoped that there will be a charitable organization in every school district to furnish clothing when necessary. 4. It is the duty of the Attendance officer, or district clerk in a district not having attendance officer, to prosecute parents who fail to comply with the law after due notice has been given. 5. A parent who thinks he has good and sufficient excuse for not sending his child to school should not wait to be notified. He should secure written excuse from the court and have it ready to present when notified. The law does not contemplate that court wait for prosecution. Secure excuse and stop prosecution. 6. The attendance law is not in conflict with section 9794 which gives school boards authority to suspend or expel pupils from school. When the conduct of a child is such as to demoralize the school he should be sent to the state reformatory. No child should be turned out of school for slight infraction of the rules. Others are subscribing for the SEDALIA WEEKLY CONSESTATOR. Can you afford to be left behind? Get in line and be counted among the progressives. Ta ae ” ne . Pa OR mney. ee m En ORNS Hi dtl, Va GR IN aaa aie ys. cues Nu a ‘ Hey Ta aR SR A a pene ne oe 1d ENG f ? Bis ihre Poets aggeye Sasa 8 Asc | Ma TO Mele 4 + A iam! | ae Mm RRRENOR : dene CHURCH: Te IRECTORY 2% Sedalig Churches,.° ks een, SERVICES. 2 “STAMLOR CAAPEL METHODIST CHURCH: Sanday Behool: 9330 a.m, Preaching § - - 11,00 &, m Clase-meeting + §00p. m. Bpworth League - 6,30 p.m. Beeaching - - 7,80p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday even- ing of each week, ‘ Rev B. Davis, Pastor. Residence 107 E, Cooper street. ————— URNS CHAPEL, FREE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Schco? - -toam Presehing First and Third Sun- day ig each month, t: a, m. and 7:80pm Prajes'Meeting Tuesday night (Covenant Meeting ‘Wed, night Pews free and everybody made welcome Rev E D Burns, Pastor, Miss Lela Jones, Clerk Morgan Street Baptist Church. Preaching .......-.- 11:00 a. m. Sunday school .......2:30 p. m. Preaching .......... 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting every Wednes: day evening. Come, .you will be made welcome to all of our ser- vices, —Rev, &, Adkins, Pastor. ‘PERSONAL. . SUBSCRIBERS! TAKE S NOTICE... ‘A blue penol! eroes J — in thie pend | Hloates that your subscription dae, Please remit at once to 0 office and oblige, W. H. HUSTON, Editor and Publisher. Rollins the photographer has just put out some excellent work, Mts Katie Smith is celebrating her silver wedding anniversary today from 3 to 11 p m. Dr J M Harris was called to ‘Warrensburg last Friday to pre- geribe for Mra Anna L Miller who was seriously ill,‘ Mrs Acna Abbott und daugh- ter, Lou Emma, after aten days’ stay fin Butler returned to our city Monday afternoon, . WH Cline, the fuel dealer, sold a span of mules Tuesday for / @4x0. An excellent good price for a guod pair of mules, ie eos was pen ¢ .” Notic . Notice!!! _Each member of the HOME PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION must meet'at the U, Bi F. Hall 108 East Main xtfeet, at Two. p. m., Thuraday Match the First to be organized into’ Business Coin cil’ Respecttally, Youray. 0: BE. Fennelf, Sub-Regent. ‘Rev 9B Stuith, of Kastwan Clty, epee Rey, Richetd, Adkinn in a revival service at the'Morgan étréet church this week. Wa Curd, one of out enterpri- sing farmers of peat Georgetown, was in'town Monday attending to attend a land deal of much im. portance. Vy Quion Chapel celebrated the Valentine festival by having a masked drill of 32 young Missis and boys, under the direction of the pastor, Rev Wm Alexander. ‘The young people of Taylor ‘Chapel had a very enjoyable time atthcir Valentine social Thurs- ‘day evening. A very interesting program was rendered 6n the oc- casion. Misses Estelie Hankins and Bessie Mason accompanied Miss Daisy Berry to her home in Warrensburg on the 9th, They had a very enjoyable stay in the beautiful city. DL Stewart, one of our young men who is an employe of the M P railway at Coffeyville, Kansas, shook bands with friends here last Monday. He was looking “ineand dandy.” , AJ Banks a landowner of near Hughesville, called at our office Monday and ordered the Conser- vervator. Mr Banks is one of our race men who is endeavoring to something to beneficial to all. Attoruey H G Phillips tran- sacted business in Topeka, Kans, last weeh, While there he was a guest at a swell banquet given in honor of Dr. Vernon. He delivered the toast: ‘The Negro Cawyer” on that occasion. MARSHALL, Concluded The yonng people of the Free Baptist church, under the direc- tion of Mrs Nettie Ferguson, are preparing for a musicale in the near future. ¢ Division No. 2, in room 5, ren- dered an interesting Liucoln birthday program Monday eve- ning, February 12. The room was neatly decorated with por. traits of Lincoln, bunting and fiegs. W F Vincient was among the many who witnessed the Program, VERSAILLES, ‘|. The Buffalo entertainment was . a@ success, ‘ Mr Burres, of Glensted, was in our city Friday, |. Our sick thin week are John *| Adams, John Pavis and Lucieal T |Smith, e | Mra Lewis Baker ahd litti ; ee a ! If not, Why not? ————— Do you not know that the KNIGHTS cf PYT'HIAS are the strongest and most progressive Negroes in this im- perialstae The tour departments of this organiza- tion are as follows: ——_ . Subordinate Lodges In these the members are uuited, by solemn pledges, to care for and protect each other in health as well as in sickness and distress, : Uniform Rank In this department our young mea are receiving a military education, which they can receive in no other way, thus making them better citizens, in times of peace, and an accomplished soldier in the event of war. eo Ladies’ Court In this department, the wives, mothers, widows, daughters and sisters of Knights are united 1or the common pur- poses of every day life, in the church and home. Endowment In this department, we are paying out thousands of dollars annually to the widows and heirs of deceased Knights. A “GOOD THING” FOR YOU, If there is no lodge in your locality, confer with the Editor of this paper or write A. W. LLOYD, Grand Chaucel- lor, 3137 Pine Street, St. Louis, Mo., for terms upon daughter, of Glensted, spent Sun- day here. Ollie Thruston and wife have returned home from Kansas City. William Short, of California, was in our city she past week on business. Miss Mattie Jackson left last week for Jefferson to attend the funeral of her aunt: ——1— —- BUTLER. Mrs Anna Abbott returned to Sedalia last Tuesday. Jackson Walker, who has been sick has recovered, Miss Gertrude Crouch left for Rich Hill last Tuesday fora few days visit, Mrs Jane Cave and Bettie Brown pgctucaed from Hartisop ville Wednesday. Harcy;Ford, B White, James Crouch gnd Elijah Wright were made ¥ of P's last week. Dr Samuel Ford left last Tues: day for Spruce, Mo, with his medicine company where he wil show for one week. It seems as though,pyr proph- ets of color are Guin teuahe? a to the ‘good old summer time’ being here. Guess again, Johb Britt, the stockman, wh believes in nothing but tho: oug! bred stock, bas been rewarde with a fine littcr of pigs and Durham calf. ‘ -Mbe'Old Relighle Gun club ha organized snd Willian & short tim will be able to ouput an ‘{euelanaton: “glaub. rene Make, )Pres., Joba, Mille, Vic fPrepidants 600 8 Rev Abbott and wife celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary usually known as the ‘Silver wedding. They were remem bered by their many friends with rich{gifts, most of which were coins, This was one of the sweil est affairs ever given in Butler for years. It was represented by the bestofsociety. Among'the guests were Dr Barker and wife, of the white Methodist church, After the wedding ceremony, which was conducted by Rev Christo |pher of Joplin, a feast was spread with all that one’s heart could wish, of which everyone partook bounteously. After congratulat ing Rev Abbott and wife the as scmblage departed. WARRENSBURG, Ben Simpson shipped a car loud of mules to Saint Louis last week. Prof N A Harris, who has been coufined to his bed since last sea on, is now convalescent, Rev Goins, Moderator of the Baptist Association of this dis trict, preached at the Shiloh Bap tist church on the 11th, Professors Hankins and Mason of George R Smith College, Sede lia. were the guests of Mrs Maria Herndon on the 10th and 11th. ‘They rendered a good program at the Warren street church ‘Sut day evening. , Miss Hankins was at hee’ best and captived her aud ence, holding it spellbound, whil shedelived tive of her Readings Miss Mason presided at the o ‘@29.sapg 10 her own accompeni mentone of her solos, Atl pres ent expres themselves as be Hing well’ ‘with the service _ Miiter—Anna L, departed this life on the sath, She was aick for one year but wouid not give up her work until about nine weeks ago. Since then she has been confined to her bed until aer death, She bore up with her severe suf fering like atrue soldier, declar ing that she was only awaiting on the Lord, A mother, husband, 5 childrenfond a host of friends are thus bereft of a loved one. The church has lost a faithful member the community a true citizen and the husband a desr and lovable companion. The funeral services were held at the Warren street church Rev W A Bohannon’ assisted by th: Rey Henson Baker, officiating. Good For Moberly. Rev. J. D. Evans, of Moberly, sent us two subscribers, Wilburn Denny and S.. T, Grimes, during the past week. For them he has our heartiest thanks and our most earnest request for still more. OFFICE HOURS: Stolla.m,3to5&7toop. m. | J. D, BALL, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, LEXINGTON, =: : MO. WANTED-.-District Managers to post signs, advertixe and dis+| tribute samples. Salary $18 week- ly, $3 per day for expenses, State || age and present employment, : IDEAL SHEAR CO., ’ 36 Randolph st., Chicago, ee eee 5 . You Will Prosper in the Great Southwest In Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Texas are areas of vast unim- proved land—-land not only yield- ing the crops of which it is capa- ble. The same coniitions apply to the towns. Few lines of bosi- ness are adequately represented, ‘There are openings of all sorts— for mills and factories, for small stores, for backs, newspapers and lumb.r yards. You have only to get on the ground to prove this. To enable you to do so the Mise souri, Kansas & Texas R’y offers Rates Cheaper than Ever February 20th and March 6th and 20th. * 3] Onabove dates most lines will sell toth one way and round trip tickets at exceptionally low rates If your nearest railroad agent can not give you the rates, write me for patticulars. If you are in any way interested in the Louthwest. I'd like to send you my paper, “The 1 Coming Country,” Address . W. S. ST. GEORGE, @{ General Passencen AcENt, {580 Wainwright Bldg., St, Louis 1s p| Tickets on ale everywhere, via mn la ia bh, m aul als ee a 1c| <n a. or als “SOUTHWEST” ee De. | ea ETRE i Nip died SAR Caan « Be ON MGR 4 RR Ser Re a ace RAILROAD TIME TABLBR 4 MISSOURI PACIFIC Arrive Going Bast Depen: No. BILAG HM ce ee DO No.1 1Mb aM... ee 10 aw NO. 611008 Moo. scccseecsrees HOM NOB ee eccecesevseseeee ce NOM, NO, 2 12HO PM... cece AED PR BO, 44200 PM cece AH Pe No. 24, 9:10 pm No, 106, local frelgbt........41...6:90 aw. Note—No, 106 starts from yard Arrive Going West Depart NOW UIOAM ccc TO NO. BA WO MM cece AN Oe NO WTO Me Tw No. 21,2:10 p m NO. 2B PM, 2m No, 5, 7:00 BM cee 7208 pm NO yee sree HO 8m No, 10%, local freight... 05 om LEXINGTON BRANCH, No, 602 arrives..... 0... .......10:50 a me No, 688 arrives... 00..0..00...4108 No. 696, local feel Wt arcives 2:90 p me No, Ob departs oe... oe. THO No, 601 departs tem No, #05, loeal freight departe, 5145 pm SEDALIA, WARSAW & SOUTE WESTERN. ee eee Teaves Bedulin......... . siGae Arrive in Warsaw beam Leaves WarntW ooo. ee LOD Atrives in Sedalia... oc... cee 30h pe MISSOURI, KANSAS & TEXAt. Arrive © Going South Depart No, 1,6: p m.......... . 30 po No, &S80a mM oe ae Flyer, 3:12 a m,....... 00) OT ee No. S11, daily except Sanday,.....8404 0 No, WK © division... 2pm GOING NORTH and BAST. Flyer, bam... . . i ee Now Whe daily exeu USuiniay 6. HOR we No. 2 835 0, veeeee a5 0 me XO ANHO, secse ceseees NPD NOTICE TO CCRRESPON- DENTS. Correspondent and subscribers hereafter send in matter to be published at this office must take pains and write on one side of yous paper only, Hereafter mat- ter sent to us wrote on both sidee ‘of paper will be passed to the waste oasket. —HEADQUARTERS— POR Fancy and Staple Groceries and everything gvod for the table. go to ’ COLDER’S STORE, J. C. Colder and Sons, Pro's, MARSHALL, MO.. Corner; Vest & Lincoln Ave ih TUL Tu A reduction of from ten to 6& teen dollars on points in Westerm Colorado, all points in Idaba, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Ore- gon and Washington. ‘Tickets. sold daily February 15 to Aprit?, 1906. Stop overs allowed, CALIFORNIA, $26.85. Daily, February i5th to Apri 7th, one way tickets to all maim line points in the state, ‘Reddiag. on the north to San Diggwon the south, Liberal stap overs -ab loweg,’ Elegant tourist sleeper through withoutchange. See the man. —_——$$_—$—— ‘SAY, FRIEND! Send in your Cash Subscription for the ConsurvaTor at ouce, We }need it most badly; 6) PYTHIAN LODGE DIRECTORY. Names of Lodges, Their Location, Dates and Places of Holding their Monthly Meetings, the Names of Their Executive Officers, Subject to Semiannual and Grand Lodge Changes. St. Louis Lodges. MEET AT PYTHIAN TEMPLE 3137 PINE STREET. PRIDE OF THE WEST NO. 1. Weets 2nd and 4th Monday in each month at 8 o'clock. Wm. Robin- s, chancellor commander, Wm. ev. keeper of records and seal. W T MUMFORD NO. 2. Weets 1st and 2nd Tuesday eve- dings in each month at 8 o'clock. W W BONE, chancellor command- er F J BROWN, keeper of records seal. EXCELSIOR NO. 3. fects 2nd and 4th Thursday mornings in each month at 8 o'clock. E. OSBORNE, chancellor com- mander, Geo BUFORD, keeper of words and seal. MOUND CITY, NO. 4. lects 1st and 3d Monday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. JOHN LEACH, chancellor com- mander. JOHN JOHNSON, keeper of records and seal. DAMON NO. 6. ects 2d and 4th Wednesday nings of each month at 8 o'clock RENCE THOMAS, chancellor mander, J M GRAV, keeper of rds and seal. ST. PYTHIAS NO. 13. sects 2d and 4th Tuesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. W L SKINNER, chancellor commander, P E ANDERSON, keeper of records and seal. EUREKA, NO. 16. Meets 1st and 3d Wednesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. WILLIS FULTON, chan- cellor commander, W M JOHNSON, keeper of records and seal T W STRINGER, NO. 17. Meets 1st and 3d Thursday even- nings of each month at 8 o'clock. W M JOHNSON, chancellor comman- TRIUMPH NO. 52. Meets 2d and 4th Wednesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. D W EDWARDS, chancellor commander, S W TONSLE, keeper of records and seal. TOUSSAINT NO. 28. Meets 1st and 3d Thursday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock, J H JONES, chancellor commander, W H DAVIS, keeper of records and seal. SIMPER PIDDLES NO. 34. Meets 2d and 4th Friday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. D W LURRUS, chancellor commander, H M CAMBELL, keeper of records and seal. Meets 2nd and 4th Monday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock, fno Q. AOMS, chancellor com- mander, A J Mogats, keeper of records and seal. sr. totis no. 41. Meets 1st and 3d Tuesday even- nings of each month at 8 o'clock, WM CARSON, chancellor com- mander, M THOMPSON, keeper of records and seal. SUMMER N2. 50 Meets 2d and 4th Friday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock, GEORGE COHEN, chancellor commander, L T WASHINGTON, keeper of records and seal. Kansas City Lodges. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock, at 553 Main st. ALBERT HARDY, Chancellor commander; BOLIVAR E. WATKINS, Keeper of records and seal. PROGRESS NO. 43. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. HARRY R. GRAHAM. Chancellor commander; D. W. HERRING. Keeper of records and seal. DE SOTO LODGE NO. 5. DeSoto, Mo. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock, in the Masonic Hall, corner South Main and St. Louis st. H. L. LONG, Chancellor commander; JAMES GRAY, Keeper of records and seal. Meets 2d and 4th Tuesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. W H LAURIE, chancellor commander, WM FLANNIGAN, keeper of records and seal. LONE STAR LODGE NO. 10. Macon, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Monday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. W W WALLACE, chancellor commander, J O McNUTT, keeper of record and seal. HARRISON LODGE NO. 12. Meets ad and 4th Thursday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock, 117 North Main street. C H HARVEY, chancellor commander, J K BURTON, keeper of Records and seal. FLORA LODGE NO. 15 Poplar Bluffs, Mo. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday day evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. S. E. TOWNSEND, Chancellor commander; WM. WHITESIDES. Keeper of records & seal. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tues day evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. JOHN SMITH, Chancellor commander; ARCHIE OLIVER, Keeper of records and seals. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. GEORGE ALLEN, Chancellor commander; ELBERT BURNES, Keeper of records and seal. RICHMOND LODGE No. 20 Richmond, Mo. Meets on the 1st and 8th Thurs day evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. JAMES FUTTON, Chancellor commander; A. L. FREELS, Keeper of records and seal. Meets 1st and 3d Tuesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. R L Scott, chancellor commander. G U West, k-oper of records and seal. Meets on the 1st and 3d Thursday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. A L SPENGER, chancellor commander, REV W H BURNETT, keeper of records and seel. Meets 1st and 3d Thursday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. C W McGuirie, chancellor commandeer, M OLIVIER, keeper of records and seal. Cottonwood Point, Mq. Meets 2d and 4th Tuesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock, JONDAN ALEXANDER, chancellor commander, SIMON LVED, keeper of records and seal. Meets 1st and 3d Wednesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock in Masonic hall. R. W. Isaacs, JR, chancellor commander, J.W. CALLOWAY, keeper of records and seal. 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS &c. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quaintly accredit our opinion free weather as invention, solely confidential. MUNIN on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patent, Patent Office. No CO. receive special mention. Witness cities, in the Scientific American. A handwritten Illustrated weekly. Target collection of any scientific journal. Terms $8 a year; four months, $L. Sold by pawnbearer. MUNIN & Co. 81 Broadway, New York Branch Office 80 F. N. Washington, D. C. Bertman Goal GO. COR. MAIN and VERMONT Both 'Phones 92. LET US FIGURE ON YOUR Coal Supply Now. It will save you money for you We buy all kinds of Junk for cash. Always have good supply of wood, OLD RELIABLE MONUMENT WORKS For Tombstones. G H HEYNEN TWENTY-SIX YEARS EXPERIENCE, COR. OHIO AND PACIFIC. --- 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 FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" so --- --- WESTGATE LODGE NO. 38, Kirksville, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Monday evenings in each month at 8 o'clock. C G BROWN, chancellor commander, E H JOHNSON, keeper of records and seals. GREATER SEDALIA LODGES NO. 42. Sesalia, Mo. Meets 1st and 3d Thursday eve- nings of each month at 8 o'clock. F S BOWLES, chancellorcommander, D L WHITE, keeper of records and seal. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Recorder. We are authorized to announce Charles D. Rayburn as a candidate for Recorder of Pettis county, subject to the decision of the republican county convention. We are authorized to announce Walter Movey as a candidate for recorder of Pertis county) subject to the decision of the Republican county convention. County Clerk. We are authorized to announce M. L. Imhoff as a candidate for County clerk of Pettis county subject to the decision of the republican county convention. H. G. PHILLIPS. LAWYER. 116 W. Main street SEDALIA, - - - - MO G. J. KEHL MEAT MARKET. Invites the colored People to come and see him, when they want the best We pay for good Hogs $4.00 per hundred pounds—Cash You may be both wise and honest by paying your subscription. THE LEXINGTON UNION BAND W. STROTHER, R. H. HUGRES, Secretary, Gen'l Mgr. P. O. Box, 585. Lexington, Mo. Winter Tourist Tickets, via, MK THE 500 MILE MARKET ON SALE DAILY up to and includin April the 30th, 1906. To Dallas or Ft. Worth, $20.55 to Galveaton, $32.20; to Houston, $0.20; to San Antonio, $30.50; to Ft. Paso, $43.70; to Calsbad, N. M., $36.95; to New Orleans, La., $31. For full information as to Routes and Time, Phone or Call on, C. M. Jacobs. Ticket Agent. M. K. & T. SEDALIA, MO. IF YOU DO Subscribe AT ONCE FOR THE "Sedalia Weekly Conservator." The only Negro Paper in Central Missouri that devo columns of space, every week to local race events WHY YOU SHOULD READ THIS PAPER? A Weekly Conservative to Paper in Central Missouri since every week to local news SHOULD READ THIS PAGE The only Negro Paper in Central Missouri that devotes columns of space, every week to local race events. WHY YOU SHOULD READ THIS PAPER? —BECAUSE it sees only the bright or optimistic side of our racial development. —BECAUSE the subscription price is reasonable, since it will cost one Dollar for 52 copies of BECAUSE, it employs and trains Negro boys and girls in various departments of journalistic work. BECAUSE you receive more bonafide Negro news in each issue than you do in any other three Missoouri papers—white or Negro, Our T From now until January 1st rates at One Dollar the year; Sixth scriptions will be payable in ad-ments are made with the manager. CORRESPONDENT —To send in news regularly. —To treat all people impartially, reporting only the good deeds done in their various localities. —To push subscription because Any information relative to WEEKLY CONSERVATOR may be W. H. H. Will you read, su- SEDALIA CONSEER Read by 30 KNIGHTS Supreme Chancellor S. W. S. tant Facts Concerning the Supreme Juri Our Terms 11 January 1st 1906. we shall call the year; Sixty cents for six payable in advance, unless s the management. DEPONDENTS ARE EXPLORED regularly. we allow them more liberal t lication on the —To study b endeavor to a for their better option because on relative to news or busi error may be had by address W. H. HUSTON, Editor a read, subscribe on in the EDALIA WEEKLY CONSERVATOR by 3000 Patr RIGHTS of PYT Color S. W. Starks' Report G incercing the Grand Lodge of supreme Jurisdiction of the From now until January 1st 1906. we shall fix our subscription rates at One Dollar the year; Sixty cents for six months. All subscriptions will be payable in advance, unless satisfactory arrangements are made with the management. CORRESPONDENTS ARE EXPECTED —To send in news regularly. —To treat all people impartially, reporting only the good deeds done in their various localities. —To push subscription because we allow them very liberal rates more liberal than any other publication on the market. —To study local conditions and endeavor to cultivate sentiment for their betterment. Any information relative to news or business of the SEDALIA WEEKLY CONSERVATOR may be had by addressing W. H. HUSTON, Editor and Publisher. Will you read, subscribe or advertise KNIGHTS of PYTHIAS. Supreme Chancellor S. W. Starks' Report Gives Some Important Facts Concerning the Grand Lodge of Missouri and Supreme Jurisdiction of the World. MISSOURI STATISTICS. Number of Lodges July 1st Number of Lodges July 1st Increase for the two year Number of Members July Number of Members July Increase for the two years Endowment paid from July 1905 ..... Amount of Endowment F Amount of Grand Lodge F Value of Property owned by Adges July 1st, 1903 Adges July 1st, 1905 the two years Members July 1st, 1903 Members July 1st, 1905 the two years aid from July 1st, 1903 to J 905 endowment Funds on hand and Lodge Funds on hand city owned by the Grand Led Number of Lodges July 1st, 1903 ..... 38 Number of Lodges July 1st, 1905 ..... 56 Increase for the two years ..... 18 Number of Members July 1st, 1903 ..... 2,000 Number of Members July 1st, 1905 ..... 2,800 Increase for the two years ..... 800 Endowment paid from July 1st, 1903 to July 1st, 1905 ..... $14,966.60. Amount of Endowment Funds on hand ..... $7,541.27 Amount of Grand Lodge Funds on hand ..... $1,396.25 Value of Property owned by the Grand Lodge ..... $14,000.00 Value of Property owned by the Lodges in State $25,000.00 Recapitulation of Supreme Lodge Statistics. Number of Grand Lodges July 1st, 1903 ..... 21 Number of Grand Lodges July 1st, 1605 ..... 26 Increase for the term ..... 75 Number of Lodges July 1st, 1903 ..... 1,158 Number of Lodges July 1st, 1905 ..... 1,536 Increase for the term ..... 555 Number of members July 1st, 1903 ..... 40,100 Number of members July 1st, 1905 ..... 68,462 Increase for the term ..... 28,367 Total amount of Endowment paid out for term $315,528.54 Amount of Endowment Funds on hands $195,217.05 Amount of Endowment claims unpaid $14,142.12 Amt. of Grand & Supreme Lodge funds on hands $16,584.41 Amount of property owned by Grand Lodges $91,233.20 Amount of property owned by Subordinate Lodges $276,834.85 Conservator, Central Missouri that devotes seek to local race events. READ THIS PAPER? BECAUSE the subscription price is reasonable, since it will cost you one Dollar for 52 copies of the freshest, breeziest and latest news available. BECAUSE progressive Negroes, farmers, doctors, lawyers clergyman, teachers, musicians, and business men and women are giving it their hearty support and sincere endorsement. Terms 1906, we shall fix our subscription by cents for six months. All sub- vance, unless satisfactory arrange- ment. S ARE EXPECTED we allow them very liberal rates— more liberal than any other pub- lication on the market. —To study local conditions and endeavor to cultivate sentiment for their betterment. news or business of the SEDALIA had by addressing USTON, Editor and Publisher. subscribe or advertise to the ★ ★ ★ A WEEKLY ERVATOR 100 Patrons. of PYTHIAS. Marks' Report Gives Some Impor- Grand Lodge of Missouri and adiction of the World.