Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. NO ROOM FOR COMPLAINT. Miss Dayse F Baker, Primary Teacher in Douglass School Farmington, Missouri, Submits Epigrammatic Gems. Long, long ago when our foreparents were in servitude there was much room for complaint, but today there is but little room for the twentieth century girls and boys to offer excuses or complaints. Opportunities are everywhere. They are offered to everyone, to the rich and to the poor; to the learned and the illiterate, and especially to those who have become discouraged in life. All that is required is for each one to catch a hold on the machinery of life best adapted to them. At this day and time to meet a boy or girl who has reached the age of twelve years and who has always been hale, and yet unable to read, shows decided negligence on the part of some one. Our colleges are sending out trained men and women each Grand Lodge JURISDI NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND A Office Grand Lodge, K. of P's NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA, EUROPE, ASIA, AF RICA AND AUSTRALIA. GRAND CHANCELLOR 3137 PINE STREET Thanksgiving 3137 PINE STREET, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. Thanksgiving Proclamation. To The Officers and Members of Subordinate Lodges, GREETINGS!—It again becomes my pleasant duty to call your attention to the near approach of the date of our Annual Thanksgiving, and to urge you to bend every energy in preparing for this celebration, as we have much to be thankful for, and still more to be hoped and prayed for in the future, Brethern, the organization of the Knights of Pythias, has grown to be a powerful factor in shaping the destiny of our race in this country, and it is my earnest request that the observance of our Annual Thanksgiving be conducted throughout the State in a reverent, dignified manner, befitting the high purpose and standing of our Order. Let the officers and committees see to it, that nothing is done that will justify adverse criticism. Therefore, pursuant to our annual custom, and the official act of the Supremc Lodge in regular session at Saint Louis, Mo., Sept., 1st to the 5th, '03, I, A. W. Lloyd, Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, State of Missouri, do designate and set apart Sunday the 25th day of March, 1906, as the day for the observance of our Annual Thanksgiving, and all Lodges in this jurisdiction are hereby ordered to observe this day by holding appropriate religious services. It shall beunlawful for any Lodge to hold such services on any other day, except by dispensation obtained from the Grand Chancellor. Given under my hand, and the seal of the Grand Lodge this 12th day of February, 1906. A. W. LLOYD. W. A. GUNNELL. For the Easter Season, 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 Frizzers, made from 16 inch hair, were 75c, now 60c Hair Braids, that were formerly $1, now are only 85c Hair Braids, formerly sold for 75c, will now go for 60c Wigs, on French netting, 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, best 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, station this paper, when $12 North Lamine Street, making your orders. year well equipped to battle in life for a race's destiny. Yet it is sad to know that with the very best opportunities some of our young people look with awe upon seizing the opportunities where they are. The young man who smokes cigarettes until he is a victim to lung troubles, has no room in his declining days for complaint. The young lady who chews gum until she ruins her teeth, has no room, when the dentist extracts it, for complaint. The young man, who spends his movey lavishly, during the summer season and is compelled to draw his dress coat tightly about him during the icy winter days, and, the fellow who wears his stately beaver, has no room for complaint. The young lady, who allows ge, K. of P's CTION of ERICA, EUROPE, ASIA, AF. AUSTRALIA. Office of the ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. Proclamation. SEDALIA, MO., SATURDAY MARCH, 10, 1906 her escort to part with her at the church door and has difficulty in getting back home, has no room for complaint. The young man who allows himself to linger about the public highways and be pronounced a loafer, has no room for complaint. The young lady, who allows herself to laugh boisterously at a public gatbering, and be pronounced a cackling hen, has no room for complaint. The young man who ostracizes himself from society and allows himself to be called a bachelor, has no room for complaint. The young lady who is found kicking rhe cat and quarrelling LEXINGTON CONTEST. -o—Under the Auspices of the-o— SEDALIA WEEKLY CONSERVATOR W. H. HUSTON, Editor and Publisher, March 1st to the 27th. To secure a larger circulation of energetic and enterprising citizens of cinity, the management has succeeded of several ladies to solicit subscriber the following conditions: To secure a larger circulation of the CONSERVATOR among the energetic and enterprising citizens of Lexington and immediate vicinity, the management has succeeded in enlisting the Cooperation of several ladies to solicit subscribers for said publication, under the following conditions: 1. Each solicitor or contestant may take the subscription of any individual, giving receipt for same for three months; six months or for one year at the following prices:—three months, 40 cents; six months, 60 cents or one year, one dollar, payable in advance. dy receiving the next highest number of votes cast will be awarded the Second Prize and the young lady receiving the next highest number of votes cast will be awarded the Third Prize. Said awards will be given by the management at Zion Chapel, A. M, E 2. Each three months' subscription to count as three votes; six months' subscription to count as seven votes and each annual subscription to count as fifteen votes for the young lady, who secues said subscription. 3. The young lady receiving the highest number of votes, cast as above described, will be awarded the First Prize; the young la- CONTESTANTS—The following to accept the nominations as candidate and the Misses Carrie Holmes, Judy Frances Hicklin, all residents of Le To the Lexington Public:—The tor wishes to request every citizen by these young ladies to take out a requests as a pure and simple by subscription you may take, we wish ceive its full value in wholesome rae bright, prosperous, encouraging and life. Our aim is to reach every home count of the worthy deeds and effe women, because we believe that our to read of the many wonderfully g parts of the country, will be inspired do other worthy deeds, reflecting c CONTESTANTS—The following young ladies have consented to accept the nominations as candidates:—Mrs. Carrie D. Wilson and the Misses Carrie Holmes, Julia Radd, Lotta Hawkins and Frances Hicklin, all residents of Lexington. To the Lexington Public:—The SEDALIA WEEKLY CONSERVATOR wishes to request every citizen of Lexington who may be asked by these young ladies to take out a subscription to consider their requests as a pure and simple business proposition. Whatever subscription you may take, we wish to assure you that you will receive its full value in wholesome race news—news that present the bright, prosperous, encouraging and beautiful phases of our racial life. Our aim is to reach every home, carrying into it a graphic account of the worthy deeds and effective work of our best men and women, because we believe that our youth, if given an opportunity to read of the many wonderfully good things done daily by us in all parts of the country, will be inspired and encouraged to attempt to do other worthy deeds, reflecting credit upon the race and city. with the gobbler, and thus bears the title of old maid, has no room for complaint. The young man or young lady who find themselves steeped in sin and folly and strangers to the cause of Christ, has no room for complaint. Anyone failing to see this article and not having settled your bill with the editor, has no room for complaint. MALTA BEND. Mias Martha Fowler spent Monday in Waverly. Frank Williams was on our streets Sunday. Mrs Annie Steverson has purchased a new machine. Alfred Wilson, Pete Kile and Frank Steverson will visit Yates soon. Camp Meet ing July 18-28. Bishop Grant in conference with Dr F J Peck, of Kansas City, Revs Brooks of Higginsville, A A Gilbert of Lexington, W C Williams of St Louis, and Presiding Elders J D Barksdale and N C Buren, last Wednesday at Quinn Chapel, Rev William Alexander, pastor, decided to convene in a ten days camp meeting here beginning July 18 and continuing until July 28. Every detail was looked into and provided for. At night Bishop Grant preached to an overflow congregation. His presence strengthened the revival spirit that has so effectively moved the citizens of this city. an of the CONSERVATOR among the ss of Lexington and immediate vi eeded in enlisting the Co-operation libers for said publication, under dy receiving the next highest num ber of votes cast will be awarded the Second Prize and the young lady receiving the next highest number of votes cast will be awarded the Third Prize. Said awards will be given by the management at Zion Chapel, A. M, E. Church, Lexington, Mo., on the evening of March the 27th, not earlier than 9:30 o'clock. 4. The solicitors or contestants will be required to report to Dr. J. D. Ball each Wednesday the result of the week's work. 5. All other matters pertaining to this contest will be considered by the management in a joint conference with the contestants. having young ladies have consented candidates:—Mrs. Carrie D. Wilson, Julia Radd, Lotta Hawkins and Lexington. The SEDALIA WEEKLY CONSERVATION of Lexington who may be asked at a subscription to consider their business proposition. Whatever wish to assure you that you will rerace news—news that present the and beautiful phases of our racial home, carrying into it a graphic affective work of our best men and our youth, if given an opportunity to good things done daily by us in all tired and encouraged to attempt to credit upon the race and city. Mrs Green Burns, of Marshall, visited her mother last week. Eddie Triplettvisited his grandmother this week at Cow Creek. Mrs J T Breckenridge. of Kansas City, visited homefolks last week. Rev C Tayes preached his last sermon in Waverly, Sunday, for this conference year. Henry Anderson was called to Moberly Monday to attend the funeral of little Della Anderson. VERSAILLES Emmett Basket,. of Bunceton, was here Wednesday. Mrs Lina Barber, of Bunceton, is the guest of friends this week. Mrs Haunah Woods, who has been sick for several weeks, is slowly improving. BIBLICAL CANTATA. "Ruth, The M College C TUESDAY, This musical production ity Well-trained Characters, in amid scenes, true to Moabite Special efforts have been been ipant and the directress, to m pleasant one for Central Miss who have been given an urgent entertainment on their return Admission 15 CEN 25 CEN This musical production will be presented by Forty Well-trained Characters, in picturesque costumes, amid scenes, true to Moabite life. Special efforts have been put forth, by each participant and the directress, to make this occasion a very pleasant one for Central Missouri Conference visitors, who have been given an urgent invitation to attend this entertainment on their return home from Lexington. Admission 15 CENTS EACH. 25 CENTS PER COUPLE. MRS. SUSIE J. LAYNE, Musical Directress and Manager. CORRESPOND DEP Social, Religious and penings of t CORRESPONDENCE DEPARTMENT Social, Religious and Business Happenings of the Week. Thomas Redmon left Tuesday for Sedalia to make his future home. Jake Davis, of Clinton, was visiting relatives and friends here last week. The young men of our city are to be commended for their good behavior, as well as our young women. Rev S P Johnson is making preparations for the annual conference which will convene in Lexington in a few days. The enrollment of the Washington school is ninety, but enrollment is not attendance. The class of 1906 will have to take the county examination in order to graduate. Will my child be promoted this year? Has your child attended school regulary? CENLAUR. H Hicks is very ill at this writing. Robert Green and wife have returned from St Louis after a visit with relatives and friends. B H Brown has been in Elmwood for a few days keeping store for his father while the latter attended to business here. Rev Markley, the white Methodist minister, delivered a fine sermon at Mt Pleasant church Saturday evening. J W Green made two hasty trips to St Louis last week on business. Perhaps he intends to surprise us soon. MOUNT OLIVE Richard Collius was in Kansas City a few days recently. Albert Gobes has lately purchased an excellent bunch of hogs John Simpson-has put a very attractive addition to his house If you want a good picture, be sure to visit ROLLINS' STUDIO 118 EAST 'MAIN STREET N. B.—ALL WORK GUARANTEED. ROLLINS' STUDIO, 118 EAST MAIN STREET. N. B.—ALL WORK GUARANTEED. Moabitess," Chapel, March, 20. will be presented by For- in picturesque costumes, e life. put forth, by each partici- make this occasion a very Missouri Conference visitors, ent invitation to attend this own home from Lexington. NTS EACH. NTS PER COUPLE. NDENCE DEPARTMENT and Business Hap- the Week. Adam Porter, who has just returned from the Indian Territory, reports it uo be in fair condition, and the place for all industrious Negroes. A revival meeting is in progress at the C M E church. Rev. Bolden, the pastor, who by eloquence and deep thought, fair to take a seat in the councils of the most profound thinkers, steering the ship over the trackless sea of Christianity. The closing exercises of Linn school will be held in the C M E church on Friday, March. We have been exceedingly fortunate in securing the valued services of Rev W L Bolden of Warren'sury and Prof R C Ridge of Lathrop to deliver addresses at the conclusion of the programme, which promises to be the best given in the history of the school. Prizes will be given for efficiency in school work—a thing which seems productive of, or rather, attended by the very best results. Programme commences at 8 p.m. LEXINGTON. Mrs Albert Walker is on the sick list. Prof WH Huston, of Selalia, was in our city last week. Mrs Josie Terrill has been improving within the past few days. Albert Gates, of Kansas City, is in our city shaking hands with his many friends. Rev A A Gilbert, pastor of Zion Chapel, is suffering a great deal with his eyes. Mr W Workcuff will give a grand entertainment on the 12th. There will also be a contest between the Independenceband and Union band. You may be both wise and honest by paying your subscription. S' STUDIO, MAIN STREET. K GUARANTEED. NO. 48 --- Sedalia Weekly Conservator. PubliSED every Saturday morning an entered at Sedalia Post-office as Second class ma.tter. W. H. Huston. . . . . Editor. Per Year (in advance) . . . . $1.00 Six months (in advance) . . . . 60 Single Copy. . . . . 05 On the 14, next Wednesday, the Central Missouri Confeoence of the Methodist Episcopal Church will convene in St. John's Chapel, Lexington, Missouri. Indications are that this will be an extraordinary session. Much good work has been accomplished by this organization of Negro ministers, since its origin. Its influence is far reaching and its deliberations will be noted with marked attention. It is hoped that the approaching session will adopt some plan, whereby George R. Smith College may be put in closer touch with the Negro Methodist of this State. Some practicable plan should be provided for the establishment of an Industrial Department in connection with this Institution. A great of talk has been done for several years. Talk will not suffice; something done is more convincing by far. The Alumai and students are anxious to see this school pushed by those, who should push it, the ministers and laity of this Conference. The Southern conferences stand by their colleges, because they appreciate their importance. Many of them combine their energies and do for the schools in their respective localities. Are the members of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the Central Missouri Conference less appreciative of Christian Education than their southern brethren? Unless we do for our school, we are. Something is wrong, since there is a lack of cooperation between the church and school. A condition has arisen that demands frank and honest as well as brotherly consideration, if we would have this institution keep a long side of the other institut ons of Higher Education, for our youth, in this State. God grant that the Conference may act judiciously and formulate plans, that are practicable. Every christian in Sedalia should be grateful to the influences that have wrought such a marvelous change in so many of our youth During the past ninety days, scores of them have aligned themselves with the different churches. Reverends Scott, Rivers, Adkins, Alex ander, Smith and others, who have been instrumental in bringing a bout this happy condition of affairs, justly merit our hearty thanks, if not our cooperation. Let the revival spirit and fervor consume all sin, because it makes men and women better. And as they be come better individuals our community's welfare is safe guarded by salutary and lasting influences. They are in the midst of a hard vest and, behold, how white are the fields with ripened grain, men's sinladened sous. Is the gathering of these precious sheaves, our lovod oues, into the garner, all there is to be done? We think that when we have gotten them into the Church our work is merely in its incipiency. How to keep them there? How to aid them to ascend into the realms of higher christian perfection? How they are to rally, when errors have been committed by them? How to instruct them to differentiate between good and bad, innocent and hurtful amusements and associations? The above and scores of other queries equally as pertinent and important should command and they do demand the earnest and early consideration of our local moral and religious leaders. All other propositions, however, may be merged into the following. "Shall the Moral and Religious Leaders of the Race in This Community Institute Practical Influences to Counter act the Evil Agencies That Constantly Menace Our Youth?" We are honestly and earnestly impressed with the idea that we should combine our moral and religious energies for this specific purpose. Our young men should have a religious club of some kind where they may meet and amuse themselves. Let them have a place under Christian influences, where they may loiter, read, play and converse. We advise them to stay away from the saloon and poolroom, and they should remain away from them. But where would we have them go? Stand on the street corners, haunt and throng the barber shops and, hang about listlessly? Some will say that it will take money to maintain a club or Y. M. C. A. Of course it will. Which is preferable, to spend some money to keep that boy under moral and religious influence, or save a few dimes for a few years and then have to spend all to save that young man from the penitentiary or gallows? By spending now, you will save the boy and perhaps much money. Otherwise you will lose boy, money and your own happiness. An appeal is made to parents to think over the matter. Do you know the manner of evil influences your boys are thrown against while up-town? Let us place something up-town to offset these hurtful relations. It seems to us that a great deal more good can be done for the race by us endeavoring to save the boys, than can be accomplished by "hollering" ourselves hoarse for some political boss, who cares for us only in proportion as he can use us to accomplish his selfish purposes. Central Missouri Conference On the 14, next Wednesday, that the Methodist Episcopal Church in Lexington, Missouri, Indications of nary session. Much good work hasization of Negro ministers, since reaching and its deliberations will. It is hoped that the approach whereby George R. Smith College the Negro Methodist of this State be provided for the establishment connection with this Institution, several years. Talk will not suffice vincing by far. The Alumai and school pushed by those, who shout of this Conference. The Southern conferences still appreciate their importance. Maid and do for the schools in their res- bers of the Methodist Episcopal Conference less appreciative of southern brethren? Unless we do. Something is wrong, since the church and school. A condition and honest as well as brotherly con- institution keep a long side of the cation, for our youth, in this State may act judiciously and formulate Let Us Save Our Young Men. Every christian in Sedalia shall have wrought such a marvelous During the past ninety days, score with the different churches. Reverend, Smith and others, who have bout this happy condition of affair, if not our cooperation. Let the all sin, because it makes men and come better individuals our company to salutary and lasting influences, vest and, behold, how white are the sinladened souls. Is the gathering loved ones, into the garner, all the when we have gotten them into the its incipiency. How to keep them cend into the realms of higher chrally, when errors have been common to differentiate between good amusements and associations? Ties equally as pertinent and important demand the earnest and early religious leaders. All other property into the following. "Shall the Moor Race in This Community Institute act the Evil Agencies That Constitute." We are honestly and earnestly should combine our moral and relapse. Our young men should have where they may meet and amuse to under Christian influences, where converse. We advise them to stay room, and they should remain away we have them go? Stand on the barber shops and, hang about will take money to maintain a club. Which is preferable, to spend so moral and religious influence, or to and then have to spend all to save tiary or gallows? By spending no haps much money. Otherwise your own happiness. An appeal is made to parents know the manner of evil influence while up-town? Let us place such hurtful relations. It seems to us that a great race by us endeavoring to save the "hollering" ourselves hoarse for us only in proportion as he can us poses. Contending for One's Rights. The man who, of his own accord, relinquishes his rights to serve a fellow being and that with a detriment to himself, is a hero. The man who sits supinely and allows another to usurp his rights without making efforts to retain them, is a coward. He who rob a man of his rights because he is the stronger is lacking in his moral consciousness and approaches the limits of a highway robber. That a full and free exercise of his rights is denied the Negro, is admitted by every right thinking man. Just why the Negro is denied his rights need not be discussed here. That he should contend for his rights is the thought to be impressed. No o portunity for contending should be allowed to pass. He should proclaim it from the house tops and from the hills until the world should know of his wrongs and set itself to re --- dress them. He should contend by all legal methods, by appealing to the sense of fairness and justice, with the Christian religion as an instrument, by inciting the stronger to chivalrous deeds, and to the better nature of the oppressed, by living a life beyond reproach. There is a kind of contending for rights, which rather inclines one to think such a person has no rights, and if he has them, they should be taken away. What is the use of berating a robber and calling him vile epithets, when he has taken your treasure and holds your life in his hand? What sense is there in working one's self into anger and rage, when anger and rage bring only additional persecution? The words of the wise man are yet true, "A soft answer turneth away wrath; but grievous words stir up anger." There is a policy to be persuaded in our contending, and an end Reverends T H Lockwood, T L Thomas, William McCutcheon and Richard Davis, at H. Brown. Rev Dennis Payton, at Mrs Alice Holmes. Reverends Christopher Tayes and S W Hawkins, at Mrs Malinda Burleson. Reverends B D Dixon and E P Gieger, at George Robinson. Reverends W E Wilson and F C B Washington, at Daniel Green Rev A A Tolson, at Mrs Nancy Crump. Reverends J H McAllister and H A Henley, at Joseph Myers. Reverends H T Reeves and T W Eulrich, at Mrs M Robinson. W Fulgam, at Mrs M. Robinson. Rev R H Young, at A Colley. Rev J W Thomas, at Mrs Fan nie Harris. Rev J W Patton, at Oscar Mullins. Reverends D J Kenoly and H G Gibson, at Robert Campbell. Rev Henson Baker, at Morocco Saunders. Rev S P Johnson, at Robert Henderson. Rev G W Ball, at Albert Johnson. Rev William Wheeler, at Geo. Parker. Reverends J W Payne and Leroy Woolrich, at Finis Thomas. Rev W R Rivere, at Charley Wade. Reverends George Grady and D J Mitchell, at Leslie Miller. Reverends W H Smith and A H Higgs, D. D., at Jno Bolridge Reverends B F Abbott and G B Abbott, at J B Epps. to be gained. There is no wisdom in arousing the anger of the oppressor, unless by his anger his saneness may be turned into such madness as will destroy him. The idea in contending, is to regain that which we have lost, and to advance a step further, if possible. If a resort to arms, is the remedy then should the passions be fired and the souls of men be inflamed; but if the recovery of lost ground is to be by peaceful means, then it calls for no war's alarms. It appears that the thing to do is to make a vigorous protest; dis claim against the injustice, work to the end that all may see the discriminations. If one foot of the lost ground may be recovered by concessions or surfe, occupy and fortify it so that all chances of its again being taken shall be micimized and then stand ready to seize at the first opportunity the next advantage. Let not the mistake be made that if we fail to secure all we wish, we will accept none. —A. C. MACLIN. A RARE TREAT. Sixty-five Guests Royally Entertained by Prof. and Mrs. A. N. Wright. Butler, Ma., March, 2—One of the sweetest and most highly appreciated celebrations ever given in this city for many years was held at the beautiful cottage home of Prof. and Mrs. A. N. Wright, on East nine street, last evening. It was in honor of the Seventh Anniversary of their marriage. Sixty five of Butler's best citizens greeted and congratulated this happy and prosper. vs twain. From three until eight p. m. the guests handsomely costumed were continually arriving and departing. Mesdames J T Crouch and W W Kenoly acted as hostesses, receiving and entertaining the delighted guests. The repast was served in the latest style by the Mesdames, Amanda Crouch, Mattie Ford, Dona Crouch and Dollie Ford. Rev J Will Jackson, D. D. and Prof I Garland Penn, at Harrison Gates. Reverends F D Amount and W H Wheeler, at Prof G H Green. Reverends B F Bateman and J H Boone, at Mrs Geo. Cogswell. Reverends J D Evans and William Divers, at Mrs Martha Nash Reverends John C Guyton and F H Small, at Frank Bolton. Reverends J L Smith and C. Enyard, at Estill Burles. Reverends G W Reeves and Barnah McCain, at Moses Green. Reverends W J DeBoe and A L Hubbard, at Mrs Marie Hayden Rev R H Smith, at E B Conway. Reverends W C Ellis and Pres ton Overton, at John. Boyd. Reverends A K Martin, M T Hooks, Anthony Coleman and R Rush, at Samuel Wright. Reverends J H Nolan and L F Payne, at Mrs Nancy Brown. Reverends A M Somerville and W H H Brown, at Mrs America Anthony. Reverends W A Bohannon an T L Francis, Mrs Margaret Jackson. Rev A J Williams, at George Washington. Reverends J A Grant and O A Johnson, at Henry Bowens. Reverends J M Harris, D, D, and F S Bowles, at Wm Thirkles. Rev J P Bishop, at G. Parker. Reverends W L Lee and R G Smith, at Mrs Amanda Graham. Rev J A W Young, at Benjamin Henderson. Reverends R G Williams and R L Hill, at Mrs Rosa Davis. Reverends J.I Rotin and C M Cason, at Mrs Sophia Madison. The following is a complete list of those in attendance: Messrs & Mesdames D J Crouch, Jackson Rippatoe, T D Fisher, Richard Bellaniy, J W Crouch, Jno Ford, L R Crouch, Jesse Handy, J T Crouch, Bert White; Prof W W Kenoly and wife; Mesdames Jason Stoff, Nannah White, Abbie Leonard, Rosa Ford, Emily Pigg, S F Ford, Emma Giles, Jackson Walker, E G White, Walter Leonard Lucy Fisher; Misses Pansy Booth Minnie Majors, Sadie Carter; the Messrs Stephen Crouch, Daniel Crouch, J W Crouch, Jr., Rev G B Abbott and Flavius J Walker, the Conservator's man. HIGGINSVILLE Willis Clark of Pleasant Grove was in our city on the 5th. J L Davis has returned faoma a tour of Oklahoma. He reports a profitable trip. David Washington, one of Odessa's progressive farmers, traded here last Monday, the 5th. Arthur Gant and wife attended the birthday anniversary of their relatives at Aulville, Sunday. Misses Mollie Mogan and Mollie Walker of Kansas City were Sabbath visitors here. Messrs Bud Jennings and Jas Kuntz of Pleasant Grove transacted busness here on the Firth. Rev W B Brooks has made an other profitable investment. Rev J H Jennings baptised 25 candidates on the 4th. Most of them were recent converts. Leslie Britt has been autorizhd to collect from the Higginsville de linquents. Kindly pay him when he calls and, Oblige, W. H. Huston, Pub. BUTLER. Rev Meadows visited his wife in Kansas City for a few days last week. Bishop A Grant, D. D., Bishop of the Fifth District M E church, will be in the city on the 19th. Moerschel Brewing Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS. Cor. Main and Missouri, Avenue, Phone 214. Private Orders Given Special Attention. When You Buy MORE :: schiel's Beer, You will Be Patronizing a Home INDUSTRY. : : James Mays, lt. lt. for America, last Saturday where he will reside the remainder of the year. New A.—— John Mays learns some the past few days. For commercial appearances he is continually repeating these words to himself: "I'm wearing my heart away for you, Mrs A.——." John Mills thinks so much of this paper that he stopped in and gave us a dollar for a year's subscription last week. Let others do the same. Doc Crouch and John Ford are having much success with their stock. We like to see the good work go on. If you want to know what is curing Flavius Walker's rhumatism ask him. He will quickly tell you that "Patten's Lightning Salve" is doing the work. He heartily recommends this salve to all sufferers from rheumatism. Agent's wanted. Address J H Patten, Butler, Mo. ROLLINS, the photographer, will reveal you at your best. You Will Prosper IN THE SOUTHWEST. If you purchase a farm in the Southwest now, while the land is cheap, you will soon see grow up around you a community 5f prosperous, energetic men, who like yourself, have seen the possibilities of the Southwestern farmer, and have taken advantage of them. This very condition, which is rapidly forming all over the Southwest, makes the value of land increase rapidly, to the certain profit of those who own it. There are more and better opportunities for making money—for home building, in the Southwest—along the line of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas R'y today, than anywhere else. You have only to get on the ground to prove this. If you are in any way interested in the Southwest, write today for a copy of our new paper "The Coming Country." Go Southwest Now. Take advantage of the exceptionally low rates, March 6th and 20th, and go and see the country for yourself. On above dates most lines will sell both one way and round trip tickets at exceptionally low rates. If your nearest railroad agent cannot give you rates, write me for particulars. W. S. ST. GEORGE. Gen'l Passenger Ticket Agt. 580 Wainwright Bldg., St. Louis Ticketsonsale everywhere, via THE MK AND T MASSACHUSETTS TICKETS "SOUTHWEST." New Pocket Map of Sodaka 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's 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 childred 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 CONSERVATORY. Can you afford to be left behind? Get in line and be counted among the progressives. 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 always on hand. Don't forget my place, when about to buy. CORNER LAMINE AND MORGAN. (Smith's Lot.) TAYLOR CHAPEL METROBIST 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 - 7,80 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening of each week. REY R. DAVIS, Pastor. Residence 107 E. Cooper street. BRISTON'S CHAPEL, FREE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School 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 10 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 Wednesday evening. Come, you will be made welcome to all of our services. —Rev. K. Adkins, Pastor. PERSONAL. SUBSCRIBERS! TAKE NOTICE. A blue penail cross in this space indicates that your subscription has past due. Please remit at once to this office and oblige. W. H. HUSTON, Editor and Publisher. Mrs Kittie Violette has been confined to her bed for several days by sickness. Mrs William Raglan, who has been ill for several days, is reported as convalescent. Miss Leota Scott has been seriously ill at her home on East Wednesday for several days. Don't fail to witness that Cantanta, "Ruth, the Moabite," at the College next Tuesday evening. Sedalia subscribers may look for the editor at any time with his receipt book. Reserve a few dimes for the Conservator, we will appreciate them very much. G L Martin, of Beaman, was in town during the week purchasing horses and making other preparations for spring farming. He is one of our subscribers and we were more than gratified to see him. The Morgan Street Baptist church has closed its revival with 16 additions. Rev Samuel Smith of Lamar, aided the pastor, Rev Richard Adkins, in this meeting. Otherwise the church is doing well. Grocery and Walter Parks Just opened with a full i Groceries. Come in and Treat you with the politest "square deal" in prices. on hand. Don't forget m W S Steverson passed through our city Wednesday on route home from Nashville, Tennessee, where he has been attending one of the professional colleges of Walden University. "Boss," as the boys call him, is an energetic, courteous and progressive young man. We wish him well. Religious sentiment has taken Selalah with a rush. Let the conservative, moral and religious leaders get together in some manner of organization that will help to hold what we have already secured. After the revivals, what to do next is the question that demands the thoughtful consideration of all who love our youth and would keep them under religious influences. A Word From Taylor Chapel. Our fourth quarterly conference was held by Presiding Elder Wm H Smith, March 3-4. Our quarterly conference was a pleasant one. The new officers elected for the ensuing year accepted their positions without a demur, and it is to be hoped that they will enter upon the duties of their office with all their hearts and purposes to do all that their position demands. Our Sunday service was a great service. The Presiding Elder preached two excellent sermons morning and afternoon, and Prof Allen of the Goo RSmith College delivered a fine discourse at night. Seven persons joined the church during the day and eight were baptised. The love, feast Monday evening was one of the most spiritual out pourings that it has been my privilege to witness during my eleven years residence in Sedalia. And our financial success broke all previous records. We raised in the quarterly meeting $59; we raised in the past three months $325 without any rallies or without putting forth any special efforts to raise money. Thus closes my third year as pastor of this church so far as quarterly meetings are concerned. In looking back over the three years work with the people of Taylor Chapel, there are some things that have been accomplished that I take great delight in. The spirituality of the church is indeed gratifying. One hundred and eighty-eight persons have come into the church under my pastorate. Something over 74,500 has been raised for all purposes. And I think I may say that every interest of the church has received new inspiration during these years. The next pastor that comes will find a faithful membership awaiting his arrival, and if he takes hold of the work with zeal and earnestness success is assured. R. DAVIS. NAPTON Tooth pulling is the go in Napton now. Mrs Melinda Talton, who has been sick, is able to be up. The U B F meets on the first Saturday evening in each mouth. The mud is not so bad this week and the roads are getting better. Alexander Miles and Joshua Naper were in Marshall on business Saturday. Mrs Henrietta Frazier don't mind having teeth pulled. She had three pulled while her husband had two. All Feed Store, mer, Proprietor. One of Fresh and Desirable seen, if we are prepared to t courtesy and, give you a Fresh dressed game always by place, when about to buy. MORGAN. (Smith's Lot.) K. of K. of P? If not, Why not? Do you not know that the KNIGHTS the strongest and most progressive Imperial state The four departmentation are as follows: Do you not know that the KNIGHTS of PYTHIAS are the strongest and most progressive Negroes in this imperial state. The four departments of this organization are as follows: In these the members are united, by s care for and protect each other in he sickness and distress. In these the members are united, by solemn pledges, to care for and protect each other in health as well as in sickness and distress. In this department our young men are re education, which they can receive in making them better citizens, in times accomplished soldier in the event of In this department our young men 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. In this department, the wives, mothers, and sisters of Knights are united to pose of every day life, in the church In this department, the wives, mothers, widows, daughters and sisters of Knights are united for the common purposes of every day life, in the church and home. In this department, we are paying out t annually to the widows and heirs of In this department, we are paying out thousands of dollars annually to the widows and heirs of deceased Knights. If there is no lodge in your locality, con of this paper or write A. W. LLOYD lor, 3137 Pine Street, St. Louis, M which to organize a lodge. If there is no lodge in your locality, confer with the Editor of this paper or write A. W. LLOYD, Grand Chaucellor, 3137 Pine Street, St. Louis, Mo., for terms upon which to organize a lodge. Students, Attention! On my $2 and $2.50 Cabinets, I will give you a 25 cent reduction. On higher priced work, I will give you a 50 cent reduction. Mrs Sarah Johnson is indisposed. D H Murray spent Sunday with his family. Manual Clay was in town last Saturday. Mrs Sallie Henderson spent a week with her daughter, Mrs A Graves. will give a On high give you a Call and tures and a dozen, pho Ral Call and inspect my penny pictures and our One Dollar, a full dozen, photographs. Rallins' Studio, 118 EAST MAIN ST. Central LEXINGTON, MO., Mar. 14-19. Epworth League Anniversary.....Rev. I. Garland Penn WEDNESDAY MORNING. Welcome Address.....Mayor W. H. Winkler WEDNESDAY EVENING, 7:30. Fvangelistic Services.....Revs. Gillum, Davis and Wheeler THURSDAY EVENING, 7:30 ```markdown ``` Are you a Subordinate Lodges Uniform Rank Ladies' Court Endowment A "GOOD THING" FOR YOU, MARSHALL. Mrs Mary Phipps is seriously ill. Miss Maud Henderson, of Gi liam, is the guest of Mrs Mollie Freeland. Chas Vincent and wife spent a pleasant week with Mrs Fannie Gobram of Camp Creek. Rev AH Higgs held a very suc cessful rally last Sunday. The collection was over $40. Mrs Adverta Murray Robert- son, of Sheridan, Wyoming, is a guest of D H Murray and wife. Rev Thomas and members had a very unique entertainment recently. Pies sold for 90 cents each. Rev J P McDonnell has returned from Emporia, Kansas, and was the guest of Rev HGreen last Sunday. Arthur Craddock has returned from McHarry Medical college. He and wife visited Lincolnschool last Friday week. "One swallow does not make a summer," neither does one telegram always indicate sickness or death, says Mr F M. On Friday morning our school was thrown into great sorrow and bereavement by the death of one of our brightest and beat young men, Phillip H Sell, who was loved by his teachers and honored by his schoolmates, and who gave promise of, being a credit to the school and community. YTHIAS are in this im- is organiza- You Will the Studio, MAIN ST. "SOUT PROGRAMME ```markdown ``` 9 to 11 a. m., 3 to 5 & 7 to 9 p. m. J. D, BALL, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, LEXINGTON, : : MO. WANTED---District Managers to post signs, advertise and distribute samples. Salary $18 weekly, $3 per day for expenses. State age and present employment. IDEAL SHEAR CO., 36 Randolph st., Chicago. You Will Prosper in the Great Southwest In Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Texas are areas of vast unimproved land - land not only yielding the crops of which it is capable. The same conditions apply to the towns. Few lines of business are adequately represented. There are openings of all sorts—for mills and factories, for small stores, for banks, newspapers and lumber yards. You have only to get on the ground to prove this. To enable you to do so the Missouri, Kansas & Texas R'y offers Rates Cheaper than Ever February 20th and March 6th and 20th. On above dates, most lines will sell both one way and round trip tickets at exceptionally low rates. If your nearest railroad agent cannot 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 Coming Country." Address W. S. ST. GEORGE. GENERAL PASSENGER AGENT, 580 Wainwright Bidg., St. Louis Tickets on sale everywhere, via MKT "SOUTHWEST" Muri Conference CHURCH. MO., Mar. 14-19. EVENING, 7:30. Rev. I. Garland Penn. Y MORNING. Mayor W. H. Winkler. EVENING, 7:30. Reva. Gillum, Davis and Wheeler. EVENING, 7:30 Anniversary. EVENING, 7:30. Union Anniversary. EVENING, 3:45. of Geo. R. Smith College. EVENING, 7:30. School Union. EVENING, 7:30. Southern Education Society. J. B. EPPS, Assistant Pastor. W. H. SMITH, Presiding Elder. L. B. WILSON, Presiding Bishop. RAILROAD TIME TABLES 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.m. No. 22. 10:20 a.m. No. 2, 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. No. 4, 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. No. 24, 9:10 p.m No. 106, local freight. 6:10 a.m. Note—No. 106 starts fromvard. Arrive Going West Depart No. 9, 150 a m. 1.25 a m No. 3, 450 a m. 4.15 a m No. 7, 750 a m. 7.25 a m No. 21, 210 p m No. 1, 225 p m. 2.50 p m No. 4, 750 p m. 7.05 p m No. 27. 8.10 p m No. 107, local freight. 8.05 a m LEXINGTON BRANCH. No. 602 arrives. 10.50 a m No. 608 arrives. 11.25 a m No. 606, local freight arrives. 2.75 a m No. 603 departs. 7.25 a m No. 601 departs. 8.10 a m No. 605, local freight departs. 8.15 a m SEDALIA, WARSAW & SOUTE WESTERN. Leaves Sedalin 8:10 a Arrive in Warsaw 1:10 a Leaves Warsaw 12:35 p Arrives in Sedalia 3:05 p MISSOURI, KANSAS & TEXAS Arrive Going South Depast No. 1, 6:20 p m 6:30 p m No. 3, 8:50 a m 9:10 a m Flyer, 3:12 a m 9:10 a m No. 311, daily except Sunday 6:40 a No. 131, K C division 7:55 p GOING NORTH and EAST. Flyer, 1:02 a m 1:25 a m No. 504, daily except Sunday 6:10 a m No. 2, 8:35 a m 8:55 a m No. 4, 8:10 p m 8:55 p m NOTICE TO CURFESPONDENTS. Correspondent and subservices hereafter send in matter to be published at this office must take pains and write on one side of your paper only. Hereafter master sent to us wrote on both sides of paper will be passed to the waste pasket. HEADQUARTERS Fancy and Staple Groceries and everything good for the table, go to COLDER'S STORE J. C. Colder and Sons, Pro's MARSHALL, MO. Corner: Vest & Lincoln Ave MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY NORTHWEST. A reduction of from ten to neteen Dollars on points in Wester Colorado, all points in Idaho, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Oregon and Washington. Tickets sold daily February 15 to April 7. 1906. Stop overs allowed. CALIFORNIA, $20.85. Daily, February 15th to April 7th, one way tickets to all main line points in the state. Redding on the north to San Diego on the south. Liberal stop overs allowe. Elegant tourist sleepers through without change. See the man. SAY, FRIEND! Send in your Cash Subscription for the CONSERVATOR at once. We need it most badly. ```markdown ``` 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. ALL MEET AT PYTHIAN TEMPLE 3137 FINE STREET. 一 PRINCE OF THE WEST NO. 1. Meets 2nd and 4th Monday in each month at 5 o'clock. Wm. Robinson, chancellor commander. Wm. Gore, keeper of records and seal. F MEMFORD NO. 2. Meets 1st and 2nd Tuesday evenings in each month at 8 o'clock. W W Boxe, chancellor commander, F J Brown, keeper of records and seal. EXCELSIOR NO. 3. Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday venings in each month at 8 o'clock. V. E. OLBORNE, chancellor commander, Geo BUFORD, keeper of records and seal. MOUND CITY, NO. 4. Meets 1st and 3d Monday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. DANIEL DEACH, chancellor commander, JOHN JOHNSON, keeper of records and seal. DAMON NO. 6. Meets 2d and 4th Wednesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock CLARENCE THOMAS, chancellor commander, J M GRAV, keeper of records and seal. ST. PYTHIAS NO. 13. Meets 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. WILLIE FULTON, chancellor commander, WM JOHNSON. keeper of records and seal TW STRINGER, NO. 17. Meets 1st and 3d Thursday even- venings of each month at 8 o'clock. WH HUGHES, chancellor commander. TRIUMPH NO 52. Meets 26 and 4th Wednesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. D W EDWARDS, chancellor com- mander, S W TANSIEL, keeper of records and seal. TOUSSAINT NO. 28. Meets 1st and 3d Thursday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock, J H JONS, chancellor commander, W H DAVIS, keeper of records and seal. SEMPER FIDELIS NO. 34. Meets 2d and 4th Friday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. D. W BURRUS, chancellor commander, H M CABELL, keeper of records and seal. ROCK SPRINGS, NO. 39. Meets 2nd and 4th Monday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. JXO Q. ADAMS, chancellor commander, A J MORRIS, keeper of records and seal. ST. TUIS NO. 41. Meets 1st and 3d Tuesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. Wes Campson, chancellor commander. M THOMPSON, keeper of records and seal. SUMNER NO. 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. ACKINLEY NO. 21. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock, at 553 Main st. ALBERT HAUN, Chancellor, commander, BELVAR E. WATKINS, Keeper of records and seal. 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. Meets 2d and 4th Monday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock, WW WALLACE, chancellor commander, J O McNutt, keeper of record and seal. Meets 2d and 4th Thursday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock, 117 North Main street. C H HARVEN, chancellor commander, J K BURTON, keeper of Records and seal. FLORA LODGE NO. 15 Poplar Bluffs, Mo. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thurs day evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. S. E. TOWNSEND, Chan cellor commander; WM. WHITE- SIDES. Keeper of records & seal. MORNING STAR LODGE NO. 18 krodericktown, Mo. 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. COMMERCE LODGE NO. 19 Commerce, Mo. 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. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thurs day evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. JAMES FULTON, Chancse llor 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, keeper 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 seal. Meets 1st and 3d Thursday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. C W McGuire, chancellor commander, M OLIVER, keeper of records and seal. COTTONWOOD LODGE NO 37. Cottonwood Point, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Tuesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. JORDAN ALEXANDER, chancellor commander, SIMON LYED, keeper of records and seal. Fayette, Mo. Meets 1st and 3d Wednesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock in Masonic hall. R F ISAACE, JR. chancellor commander, J W UAL WAY, keeper of records and Kirkaville, 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 LODGE NO. 42. Nesalia, Mo. Meets 1st and 3d Thursday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. F S BOWLES, chancellor commander, 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 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. We are authorized to announce David Roberts 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 $4.50 $5 per hundred pounds—Cash. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" SO --- Retail dealer in Groceries, Provisions and Food all kind of bottom prices 109 East Main st PATENTS GO YEARS' EXPERIENCE TRADE MARKS DESIGNERS 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. HO! FOR THE CLD RELIABLE MONU- MENT WORKS For Tombetones, G H HEYNEN TWENTY-SIX YEARS EXPERIENCE. COR. OHIO AND PACIFIC. 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. HUGGES, Secretary, Gen'l Mgr. P. O. Box, 585. Lexington, Mo. Winter Tourist Tickets, via, MKT ON SALE DAILY up to and including April the 30th, 1906. To Dallas or Fort Worth, $20.55 to Galveston, $32.20 to Houston, 39.20 to San Antonio, $30.50 to El Paso, $48.70 to Calabar, N. M., MSPG to New Orleans, La. All. For full information as to Routes and Road (Phone or Call No.) C. M. Duchesne. Ticket Agent: M. K. T. $20.55 MD. The only Negro Paper in Central Missouri that devotes columns of space, every week to local race events. 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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. Starke' Report Gives Some Important Facts Concerning the Grand Lodge of Missouri and eSupreme Jurisdiction of the World. MISSOURI STATISTICS. Number of Lodges July 1st Number of Lodges July 10 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 ages July 1st, 1903 ages July 1st, 1905 two years members July 1st, 1903 members July 1st, 1905 two years and from July 1st, 1903 to J 05 owment Funds on hand and Lodge Funds on hand 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 Amount of Endowment Funds on hand Amount of Grand Lodge Funds on hand Value of Property owned by the Grand Lodge Value of Property owned by the Lodges in State Number of Grand Lodges July 1st, 1903 ..... 21 Number of Grand Lodges July 1st, 1605 ..... 26 Increase for the term ..... 5 Number of Lodges July 1st, 1903 ..... 1,158 Number of Lodges July 1st, 1905 ..... 1,536 Increase for the term ..... 155 Number of members July 1st, 1903 ..... 40,100 Number of members July 1st, 1905 ..... 40,100 —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. 1906, we shall fix our subscription by cents for six months. 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