Sedalia Weekly Conservator

SUBSCRIPTIONS, NEW OR RENEWALS, TO ANY OF "THE BIG THREE" MAY BEGIN AT ANY TIME. SEPARATE SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE MAGAZINES WILL NOT BE RECEIVED ```markdown ``` considered ready to receive the address upon arrival. Receipts for the meeting, dinner, dishware and flowers will be a small business item. Wednesday morning the G.C. lodge, Tupilin and Carthege. Owing to unfavorable conditions he joked, the G.C. did not get to meet the judge in secret session but met the leading officers and advised them. It may be said in the credit of Orient number. If that she is holding her own and that there is no falling off in her membership, Dr. Burke being away from the city, the arrangements for entertaining the G.C. will incomplete. However the G.C. has the Court and hold their annual election be fore leaving Joplin, New Carthage. Coming to Carthage on Thursday the 20th birthday and a club of gentlemen in the city. Fellows hall and succeeded in forming a Pyrian Club for a new lodge with the following gentlemen: J. L. Leonard, Jas. Howard, Ellas Moore, Richard Scott, and Robert Lawin. The Club was organized by choosing Mr. Howard president, Mr. Moore, vice president, Mr. Scott executive and Mr. Marshall minister. Mr. Moore answered that the club will be formed. SCRIPTION BARGAIN OF THE YEAR. WEEKLY. 20 pages, 12½ by 18 inches. The most thoroughly practical, helpful, up-to-date illustrated weekly for every member of the farmer's family. Regular Price, per year, MONTHLY. 125 pages, 7 by 10 inches. Edited by Dr. Albert Shaw, whose monthly comments on current history, at home and abroad, are recognized as the most intelligent and valuable found in any periodical. Contains hundreds of portraits of "people in the public eye." of cartoons, illustrations and valuable original articles. MONTHLY. 60 to 100 pages, 10 by 14 inches. Every issue is full of brilliant and fascinating Serial and Short Stories, original articles on "The Work of the World," with departments covering all phases of "The Home Life and the Person," and with many inspirational features. our ranks all the worthy young men of the race, he decided to seare these young men by suggest ing a new lodge for Springfield. And be it said to the credit of the young men, the G C was not long in finding a leader with which to start a new club, in the person of Walter L Majers, manager of the Majers Automobile Company who has agreed to take the lead and form a new club. He is natural born mechanic and has constructed two automobiles here in Springfield. He is a genius and knows how to handle machinery. If he can handle the young men of his class as easily and successfully as he handles autor, we may well hope to see a new Pythian Lodge in Springfield by next March at the furtherest. While in Springfield G C Lloyd visited the firm of the Hardrick ltros., Missouri's famous grocery men. The Hardrtck Bros. have the most popular Grocery Store in Springfield and do an excellent business, employing ten (10) clerks and two (2) book keepers, all of whom are Negroes. These grocery men have the wealthiest and most aristocratic trade of any store in the city and their success in the grocery line demontrates THE MAGNET Barber :- Shop! FIRST CLASS WORK WARRANTED. In Connection with the New York City Museum of Art. these challenges to take into evidence of progress among the race and the pleasant relation manifested between the races in a town that bears the name that Springfield has acquired within the last year. The condition of the Negro in Southwest Missouri is favorable. Long live the G C and his work of bettering the race; long live the Sedalia Conservator; and success to Pythianism in Mo. Teachers Meeting in Moberly The 22nd annual, meeting of the Missouri State Teachers Association met in Moberly on the 27-28-29 of Dec. That this was the most successful meeting held for a number of years goes without saying. Several things contributed to the success of the meeting. Pres. Chinn of Glasgow worked faithful and well for the good of the association. He brought to the meeting some of the greatest lights in the educational arena. Pres. B. F. Allen of Lincoln Institute, Pres. I. E. Page of Langston College, Pres. G. H. Garnett of Western College, Pres. Shel. Van French of Quindaro University, W. T. Harris, excommin. Moner of education etc. The ausport the officers gave Pres. Chinn was not useless on every sand. The program rendered was of a significant character. She but was of its highest from the first number on the Program to the end. "WE SELL MORE STOVES THAN OTHERS COMBINED." ENDUR E. Ralph Blair, 116 SOUTH OSAGE ST In the absence of the mayor the teachers were welcomed to Mobery by the president of the Board of Education. He planned himself to do all in his power to secure a school build up for the Negroes of Mobery. Prin Vaughan in well known words welcomed the association in behalf of the gas teachers to the larger homes which had opened their doors to the teachers. On Thursday evening Ban city of being prepared for minor laborers. On Thursday night Prof Quinn favored the association with an instrumental solo "Old Black Joe" which was well received. After which Pres. Allen of Lincoln Institute was introduced to —o—SEE—o— Don't Fool Around But come here and buy a stove that will sore give you satisfaction. We sell the celebrated ACORN ran ges. Also hard and soft coal hagey heat ers and wood STOVES. PRICES RIGHT the association as the speaker in the evening. The ovation given him as he rose to speak shows how well he has ingrated himself in the grace of the people of the state. The president has some well defined views as to what the Megro must do in order to surmount the ant crisis. The address was scholarly, logical and to the point. On Friday, night Mr. Peterson Gisborne vowed the assistance with a bass solo, which attended to the association the member of the evening, for the 50th year or with the commencement and was touching with of joy flowed from the his former students. The of his address was industri- cation for both boys and agriculture and higher edu- (Concluded on Page Sedalia Weekly Conservator, W. H. HUSTON, Editor @ Publisher. Published every Monday morning and entered at the Sedalia Post Office as Second Class matter. SUBSCRIPTION PRICES. One Year, 52 Consecutive Copies, $1.00. Six Months, 26 Consecutive Copies, $6.65. Defiance of Law, Moral or S Citizens were horrified if was perpetuated upon the se 20. All circumstances lecate that the parties concern well as statutory. It new nations disregard the mandation will follow as certain as Armed men walking out and made to feel the severi people with such conduct as long as men are permiti. A word of warning must be associating, for illicit purpose in various dives about the men caught mixing with N. and women severely punish evitably follow. Negro leave white women alone comment on their associat moment, when serious trous a single Negro. If the N duty to teach them a lesson Ilicit and immoral race ass must be eliminated. Immorality is too freely We do not believe in too many kind over us. Our able characters, white or black hours. Haunts for the h Perpetual loafing should be ilment and devilment leads Law, Moral or Statutory, Leads to Shame and were horrified the past month by the fatal stated upon the streets in broad day light. The circumstances leading up to the awful occu- parties concerned had set aside all organi- tory. It never fails that when men, co- legard the mandates of law, shame, death, now as certain as day follows night. When walking our streets, at will, must be feel the severity of the law and the displea- such conduct. Danger lurks upon our men are permitted to go through them he warning must be sounded to those of our pea- for illicit purposes with other races, upon the lives about the city. Officers should app- mixing with Negro women indiscreetly and severely punished, because if continued, tru- now. Negro men must exercise common women alone. Local newspapers have their associating with them. Who can en serious trouble may follow the thoughtful pro. If the Negroes will not be discreet, it them a lesson that will be lasting and moral race association indiscreetly and pun- ninated. City is too freely licensed in our city for its believe in too much "lid" but we believe in ever us. Our streets should be kept clea- ters, white or black, male or female, after daunts for the harboring of criminals should fishing should be destroyed, because idleness evilment leads to hell and damnation. Defiance of Law, Moral or Statutory, Leads to Shame and Death. Citizens were horrified the past month by the fata' tragedy that was perpetuated upon the streets in broad day light Thursday Dec. 20. All circumstances leading up to the awful occurrence indicate that the parties concerned had set aside all organic law, moral as well as statutory. It never fails that when men, communities or nations disregard the mandates of law, shame, death, and humiliation will follow as certain as day follows night. Armed men walking our streets, at will, must be apprehended and made to feel the severity of the law and the displeasure of the people with such conduct. Danger lurks upon our streets daily as long as men are permitted to go through them heavily armed. A word of warning must be sounded to those of our people who are associating, for illicit purposes with other races, upon the streets and in various dives about the city. Officers should apprehend white men caught mixing with Negro women indiscreetly and both men and women severely punished, because if continued, trouble will inevitably follow. Negro men must exercise common sense and leave white women alone. Local newspapers have begun to comment on their associating with them. Who can guess the moment, when serious trouble may follow the thoughtless action of a single Negro. If the Negroes will not be discreet, it is the officers duty to teach them a lesson that will be lasting and perceptible. Illicit and immoral race association indiscreetly and publicly known must be eliminated. Immorality is too freely licensed in our city for its lasting good. We do not believe in too much "lid" but we believe in having a top of some kind over us. Our streets should be kept clear of questionable characters, white or black, male or female, after reasonable hours. Haunts for the harboring of criminals should be broke up. Perpetual lossing should be destroyed, because idleness leads to devilment and devilment leads to hell and damnation. Ye Editor's Holiday Outing. Armed with Ambassador of Missouri Knights of Sedalia, Mo., at 3:10 p.m. o f Lexington, the Missouri Lexington at about 6 p.m w with Ambassadorial authority from the Gran Rami Knights of Pythias, we departed from at 3:10 p.m. on the 25th for Miami and I la, the Missouri river and a five miles walk at about 6 p.m we decided to remain over ni Armed with Ambassadorial authority from the Grand Chancellor of Missouri Knights of Pythias, we departed from our home, Sedalia, Mo., at 3:10 p.m. on the 25th for Miami and Richmond via Lexington, the Missouri river and a five miles walk. Arriving in Lexington at about 6 p.m we decided to remain over night. Going to the home of our friends Dr. and Mrs. J D Ball, we, without much solicitation, accepted their invitation to abide over night. In company with mine host and hostess we went to Zion, A M E church, where we visited a very beautiful Xmas cantata under the personal supervision of Mrs A A Gilbert, wife of the very much loved and useful pastor. To our delight the music, recitations, costumes and personalities were all of a classical order. Special mention may be made of the singing led by Miss Eva Hunter, who has a voice, that, if cultivated, would make her famous. E B Conway, as old Santa Claus, was on to his job. Aside from the entertaining features provided by the cantata we were highly pleased to meet, many old old friends in the social room in the basement. Prof B B Tuliy, a staunch friend and supporter of the Conservator was greeted. He assured us of his abiding faith in our enterprise and delivered the "goods" that make all editors smile blandly and perceptibly. After spending a night in soothing and slumberous sleep in the cozy cottage home of the ever affable and obliging Dr J D Ball and partaking of a typical Xmas breakfast we hastened our way to the home of our foster sister, Mrs Anna Epps, where we secured our impedimenta and bled ourselves to the river's brink to be oared across, while contemplating the outlay of 50c for ferriage and the 5 miles walk for the junction. Landing safely and grudgingly handing over the "half," we gathered our strength and began our march to the tune of a mile in 8 minutes. We arrived in time to purchase our ticket and catch our breath before the train came to take us to Miami station, where we were unloaded. Looking at the two mile stretch to the river and a shiny half in our palm, we were not long in trying our pedal powers again. In due season, we arrived at the Old Missouri where, after a thirty minutes wait, we were crossed for a pittance. Without delay, we hastened to the home of T L Moore, our former host in days of yore and asked, "Is supper ready?" Mrs Ida Moore, from past experience, knew our gastronomic needs, hastened to set her house in order. Soon after supper many of our old friends and pupils began to call and extend the hand of welcome. We were pleased and happy. At eight, we entered for JOB-WORK GIVEN PROMPT ATTETION. Our new WASHINGTON JOBBFR has been installed and we are now ready to take your orders for Programs, Circulars, Cards, Envelopes, Letter Heads, Statements & etc. 121 EAST MAIN STREET. SEDALIA, MISSOURI. All day Thursday we remained in because we were to leave and weary from our walks the previous day. In the evening, however, we visited a social gathering at the maison hall, where we found brothers James Beasen, Robert Williams and several others of the Old Guard still "aquiring" them selves by the "maison line." Friday we visited several homes and met some of our good friends, who were delighted to see us. Early Friday morning, we were grievously stricken by news of the death of sister Susan Stevenmon, a loyal member of Aransas Court number 18. She was an honorable citizen, advoted wife and a loving mother. In obedience to a desire on the part of the court, we remained over Saturday to assist in the funeral ceremonies. Rev. Hardin Smith, her pastor, of Independence, conducted the services in connection with the court. The brethren of Miami lodge number 48 acted as palebearers. We read the burial rites for the court. In the evening, accompanied by Measrs Henry Carter, Francis Booker and David Phillips, we drove 15 mile in the country to the comfortable home of Obi Slaughter, where we were guests at a house party given by his two charming daughters, the Miusea Mildred and Margie. A host of young people from the immediate vicinity were out as well as Mr. J.D. Genderson, a postal clerk of St. Louis. Everybody had a good time in song, games, plays, conversation and lunch. At a late hour all departed for their homes except ye scribe and our friend David. We very kindly consented to share the hospitality of the Slaughter home over night. On Saturday morning, we partook of a genuine health sustaining country breakfast, fresh from the oven of mother Slaughter's roseate stove. After driving 15 miles through a slowly falling rain, we again crossed the Missouri at Miami and took the Wabash at the station for Lexing, ton Junction, where we left Rev. Hardin Smith. On arriving here we were forced to take a cab and drive 5 miles to Richmond, where we were welcomed into the home of A. L. Frecals, past keden of records and seal of Richmond lodge number 20. His good wife spread a palatable supper, which we handled with loving care and inward felicitation. Our feet were directed to the Castle hall where we met fifty or more of the brethren preparing to march to the C. M. E. Church, where the installation ceremonies were performed. Following these ceremonies, a Pythian feast was spread for all who had the proper change. Our mind was diverted from eating, being attracted to old acquaintances and new introductions. Brother William Harris, an old pythian brother, took us to his home, where we were royally entertained over Sunday and Monday. This brother with two other colored men are operating a mine for themselves. In their mines they employ more than 30 men. Sunday morning we listened to a very sensible sermon by the Rev. W. H. Burnett, pastor of the A. M. E. Church. (To be concluded next issue.) Our laws are being Bryanized And Ryanized And Zionized. Our sports are being candidified or dandified and Andified. Our art is all a mockery of Bokery— Comstockery. We're cursed with Castellanity, insanity and vanity. Our industries are dustified or Trustified or bustified, Or else they're super-organized and Morganized and gorgonized. But courage heart and do not fret Depew and Flatt are with us yet. New York Times. KNIGHTS of PYTHIAS Installations During the Past Week and Other Important Pythian Data. Cape Cirardeau, Mo., Dac. 21- Anchor lodge No. 31 held its insta- lation services here on the 20 th. A full attendance of the breth- tern was on hand. C. W. McGui- re conducted the ceremonies and the following into office:— George Walls, chancellor com- mander J. H. Johnson vice chancellor Theo B. Pett, prelate A. M. Olive, keeper of record and seal William H. Rowan, master of exchequer George E Randall, master of Miami, Mo., December 27—A large representation of citizens of this community witnessed the installation service of Miami lodge No 48 in its new hall last night. Editor W. H. Huston a former teacher of our school, conducted the ceremonies. In his remarks to the public, he commended the lodge for the excellent showing it had made. Since October 1st this lodge has built a hall 50x20 that is a model in natures style and location. Past chancellor Lonnie Hawkins aided in the installation work. For the ensuing term the following brethren were installed F H Brown, chancellor commander A L Hawkins, master of work George Thomas, vice chancelor T L Moore, prelate L L Dandridge, keeper of records and seal Russell Williams, master of finance Henry Stevenson, master of ex chequer Robert Harris, banking committeeman Frank H Brown will represent this lodge at Fayette in July This lodge has only 21 members but it is certainly delivering the goods in finely equipped packages Richmond, Mo., Dec., 30—Rich mond lodge no. 20, fifty in attend ance, marched through the mud and slop to the C M E church from their castle hall to participate in their installation services. In spite of the inclement weather many members of the court and other representative citizens were in attendance. Robert Fulton, the retiring chancellor commander, called the house to order and after singing and prayer introduced W H Huston, editor of the Sedalia Weekly Conservator, as the instal ling officer, properly accredited b) the Grand Chancellor, Editor Huston, in his rem2rke on. "Our Fr The Largest and Beat Equipped Brewery in the World! It is a proved fact that the Anheuser-Busch Beers are the most healthful in the world, and that alone is the reason why you should use no other. Drink the beer your fathers drank And get your money's worth. LEMPS Is the Choice product of the B where, When buying, see the E. G. Cassi SEDALIA, ternal Progress and Enlightenment," congratulated the brethren for their success in securing a beautiful building site and in having a cash balance of $250. on hand. Its membership is now 69, 8 having been received during the term. ▲ desire to build has entered the hearts of the members of this lodge and they mean to report something at the grand lodge that will make Miami and Green Valiev "go 'way back and set down." Asnisted by Past Chancellor William Simpson. Editor Huston installed the following officers for the ensuing term: William Moss, chancellor commander William Gibbs, master of work Benjamin Vaughn, keeper of records and seal Horace Randal master of financ D W Mason, master of ezcheq. Matthew Martin, master at arm Dr. McGaugh, medical exam. Willis Pugh, trustee Robert Fulton will represent the lodge at Fayette in July. New Franklin, Mo., Dec. 26—Past chancellor B. F. Isaacs, of Fayette, installed the officers of Franklin lodge No. 63 here today. He, in well chosen words, encouraged the brethern to stick closely together and commended them for the success they had already attained. This is an excellent field for pythian development and efforts will be made to push the cause forward. Officers installed for ensuing year are as follows: J. H. Kingsbury chancellor commander Emanuel Piindleton, vice chancellor H. H. Pearson, master of work Dennis Hawkins, prelate Joshua Reeves, keeper of records and seal Thomas Graves master of finance John Kingabury, master exchequer Albert Dardy, master at arms Jack Brandus, inner guard Fort Walker, outer guard H. H. Pearsn will represent the lodge at Fayette. Kirksville, Mo., Jan. 2—Westgate Lodge No. 38 held its semi-annual installation on the 31st ult. Past chancellor, C. G. Brown, a true and tried pythian conducted the services. He installed the following officers for the ensuing term:— L. M. Hockady, chancellor commander Everett Proctor, vice chancellor C. G. Brown, keeper of rscords and seal W. B. Marton, prelate O. H. Johnson, master of work C. E. Richards master of finance Harry Smith, master of exchequer Marcus Hockady, inner guard Henry Bentley, outer guard Dr. C. E. Collision, Medical examiner Continued on Page 3 OBSERVE the BLUE CROSS. We call attention to the BLUE pencil marks on page three that indicates the expiration of your subscription several days ago. If you desire to continue with us, write at once and tell us so whether you make remittance or not. If you desire the paper stopped, tell your Postmaster and he will notify us to that effect. Show us this courtesy and we shall ever remember it. --- Remember that I AM DOING UPHOLSTERING WORK at my house, 526 North Washington Avenue. I make a SPECIALTY of repairing CHAIRS, SOFAS and BEDS. SATISFACTION guaranteed or YOUR MONEY REFUNDED. KANSAS CITY COURTS All Mans as the Vandome A- cademy, 1738 Grand Ava. THURBURCH NO. 165. Meets each 2nd and 4th Friday afternoon of each month at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Masy D Marehall, councillor; Mrs. S M Dib council of deeds. THURBURCH NO. 5. Meets each 1st and 3rd Friday afternoon of each month at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Lily Johnson, worthy councillor; Mrs. R H Browning, recorder of deeds. ORIENTAL NO. 10. Meets each 2nd and 4th Thursday afternoon of each month at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Dollie Yates; worthy councillor; Mrs. Lulu Edwards, recorder of deeds. WHITE MOSS NO. 17. Meets each 1st and 3d Thursday afternoons of each month at 2:30. Mrs Norena Weat, worthy councillor, Mrs. Pinkey Green, recorder of deeds. Meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 2:30 p.m. in the Pribian ball. Mrs Fannie B. Majors, worthy council jor; Miss Julia Hall, R of D. PERSONAL. SUBSCRIBERS! TAKE NUTICE A tiny pencil stroke in this space indicates that your subscription is not due. Please remit at once to this office and oblige. W. H. HUSTON, Editor and Publisher. Read the Conservator and pay for what you read. Kev. Leroy Woolrich is holding his own at St. John's-Chapel in Lexington. Miss Lena Dillon, teacher in Lincoln School spent the holidays in Kansas City with her relatives, the Wilson family. Minnes Katie Guy and Viola Kianey, after visiting the Inter State at St. Joseph came home for their New Year's visit. Both are making excellent musical records at Western University. Remember STERING W Washington of repairing SATISFACT EY REFUN Meets on the first Thursday afternoon in each month at the D O H hell at three c'clock sharp, Mrs. J A Mil'er, Worthy councilor; Mrs Luja Coleman, Registrar of deeds. PYTHAGORAS COURT NO. 16 Springfield, Mo. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday afternoons of each month, at 325 Boonville street, Mrs Lucy Williams, worthy coun cilfor; Mrs F L Boxley, register of seeds. Booker T. Washington Court Ironton, Mo. Meets on the second and fourth Thursday afternoons in the Pythian hall at 3 o'clock. Mabel Godon, worthy counselor; Birdie Cclier, register of deeds. MASOLEAT COURT NO. 127 Farmington, Mo. Meets on the second and fourth Fridays of each month at 2:30 p.m in the Masonic hall. Mrs Ada Murphy, worthy councillor; Miss Heasie Hunt, register of deeds. Courts not entered should send the name and number, meeting date and list of executive officers to this office at once. W. W. Lampkins, the Columbia grocery-man, was called to Miami during the holidays to see a very sick sister. Presiding Elder W. H. Smith departed for Clinton on the 2nd to aid in a revival meeting at St. James Chapel. Miss Ardonia Abbott, one of our city teachers, enjoyed a happy New Year with her sister, Mrs. Susie Plackburn in Kansas City. Misses Ircne Fletcher, Lucile Wright, Cora Daniels, students of Lincoln Institute spent the holidays here with parents and friends. Blue marks this week mean for you to either give us some understanding or we shall consider you a "dead beat" and erase you from our list. Next week we shall publish a detailed account of the La Fayette County Colored Fair Meeting held in Lexington during the holidays. Misses Ethel Henderson, Aulea Freeman and Fannie Hawkins, students of Lincoln Institute. Friends, Handy Restaurant, WILLIAM DIGG Regular Meals and Hot Lunch to give complete satisfaction HOT FISH, FRIED O AND FRESH Pops of all flavors, Ironbred ways below the freezing come in and see us. CPEN FROM 5 A. M. 105 North La SEDALIA : spent the holidays with their parents in Lenington. All of their old friends were glad to see them. Regular Meals and Hot Lunches, at all hours, guaranteed to give complete satisfaction, or money refunded. Pops of all flavors, Ironbrew and Orange Cider always below the freezing point. Good Friends, come in and see us. We'll treat you right. CPEN FROM 5 A. M. TO 11 P. M. DAILY. We shall speak of the Second Baptist Church entertainment in Lexington in our next issue. Brother Mullins gave his good people a rare treat. If you need anything in letter heads, envelopes, cards, programs or any manuer of job work call or write the Conservator, Box 96, Sedalia, Mo. Our prices will suit you. Our columns are open for race news. Don't listen to those newspaper men who are "hollering about our Pythian loyalty. We know a good thing, hence our aim to push it along. All members of Utopia Court are expected to meet at Huston's Hall 121 East Main street at 2:30 p.m Wednesday to complete arrangements for their installation on the following Thursday even- Mrs. Mildred Sullivan entertained a party of her little friends New Year's Day. All of them had a great time eating peaches, apples, cake, popcorn, candy and nuts. The following little gentle men were present:-- Masters Nelson West, Clyde Anderson, Trent and Clyde Alexander, Alfred Smith, Roy Mason, Alonza Hopkins, Carl Williams, Leon Sayles and Ollie McKinney. CENTRAL MISSOURI CONFERENCE, Central Missouri Conference, Sedalia District—Dear Brethren—Allow me to say a few things to you relative to our work in the Sedalia District. The church is asking of us as members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to do our full duty and to be true to our oaths and obligations to Methodism; therefore I request each pastor in our district to see that no stone be left unturned whereby success may be ouvs in the work of the church during this conference year. The opportunity is in our reach and where there is a will there is a way. Brethren, urge upon each member the duty and responsibility that is theirs to such an extent that they will be willing to lay their offerings on God's alter. Let us see to it that there are no blanks reported the coming annual session of our conference at Joplin, March 20. The man who is always framing excuses will very likely encourage his congregation to do likewise. In conclusion, brethren, if we expect to have success in all the departments of the church work, let us plan, pray and work. W. H. Smith, P. E. SEDALIA DISTRICT FOURTH ROUND. George Town, Dec. 29—30; Dreeden Ct., 31—Jan. 1; Sweet Springe, 5—5; Blackburn Ct., 8— 10; Marshall, 12—13; Rock Creek Ct., 15—17; Molta Bond, 19—20; Wellington, 22—24; Lexington, IGS, Proprietor, maches, at all hours, guaranteed tion, or money refunded. CHICKEN, CIGARS, CISH PIES. brew and Orange Cider al- g point. Good Friends, We'll treat you right. TO 11 P. M. DAILY. amine Street, MISSOURY. 26-27; Odessa, 29-31; Warrensburg, Feb. 2-3; Holden, 5-6; Knobnoster, 7-8; Clinton, 9-10; Osceola, 12-14; Springfield, 16-17; Ozark, 19-20; Mt. Vernon and Greenfield, 19-21; California 23-24; Versailles, 23-24; Sedalia Ct., 25-26; Smithton Ct., 27-28; Sedalia, Taylor Ch., March 2-3; Carthage, 9-10; Joplin, 16-17, Brethren this is the fourth round in this Conference year. Will you permit me to kindly make this request: that you will earnestly seek to do your very best in having a revival in your charge in order to win souls to the Redeemer's Kingdom, and to raise every dollar of your apportionment. Remember the Conference claimants. An Explanation In the last week's issue of the Conservator we had a poem entitled, "People Will Talk;" and in the poem an old phrase, "Meddlesome Matilda," was used and to our surprise we learned that a good sister in our city by the name of Matilda thought that the writer was alluding to her. But we wish to state for her benefit and others who misinterpited the old phrase "Meddlesome Matilda," that we had no intention of casting any reflection on the said Matilda. But we do not hesitate to state that we have a very high reguard for the Matilda of our city, A. H. HARRIS Versailes, Mo. Excelsior court no. 14, of St. Louis, meets the first Wednesday afternoon of each month at 3137 Pine street. Mrs. Anna Morrison, worthy counsellor and Mrs. Sequinia Davis, register of deeds If You Need Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Jewelry Silverware; Umbrellas; Cut Glass Spectacles, Leather Shopping Bags, Opera Glasses, Etc., Etc. Call and get my prices before you buy. Nothing sold but what we guarantee— Dickman's Jewelry Store 113 Ohio St. FAYLOR'S OLD STAND Sodalia, MO. W. H. Smith, P. E CLINTON The meeting started at the M. E. Church this week. Rev, W. Diyers spent Xmas with his family in Sedalia. The Misses Eunice Freeman, Clara Walls and Lena Prowell from Jefferson City spent Xmas with their parents. Lawrence Ross and sisters, the expected guest of Erie O. Jackson spent the Xmas with her being made welcome by all Miss Jackson's friends. Miss Freeman of Kansas City, Kas. and cousin spent Xmas with Prof Freeman. Misses Beletta Webster, Lockie Shelby and Paul Shelby were here last week. TONSORIAL ARTISTS. Hair Cuts Shampoos Clean Shaves D. Y. STEELE 420 E. MAIN ST High Grade Portraits. PRICE LIST: In Oil, from Life, $40 up. In Oil, from Photograph, $15 In Pastel, from Life, on Emery paper, $75 up. In Pastel, from Photograph, on Emery paper, $20 up. Any picture painted on the wall of your church, hall or home. I will come to any part of the United States to any work in this line. Do you expect to have employment for your girl or boy? If so keep your eye on the Negroes in Business. I invite all to call and visit my Studio, when in the city. Devote a few moments to the inspection of my Art Collections of the past ten years. O. J. BROOKS, Artist, 1512 North Fifth Street, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. G. J Grosshan The Old Reliable Retail dealer in Groceries, Provisions and Feed all kind at bottom prices 109 East Main st OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 11 a. m., 3 to 5 & 7 to 9 p. m. J. D, BALL, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, LEXINGTON, : MO. KNIGHT OF PYTHIAS Concluded C. G. Brown, banking committeeman L. M. Hockady, will represent this lodge at the grand lodge in July, Fayette, Mo., December 29— Past chancellor J. H. Diggs installed the officers of Fayette lodge No. 25 last night. He reports this lodge as being in good condition. It is also making great preparation for entertainment of the grand lodge in July. Brother Diggs installed the fol lowing officers:— Lewis H. Williams, chancellor commander Willie J. Hicks, vice chanoellcr J. H. Thornlev, prelate Laurinzo Leonard, keeper of records and seal B. F. Isaace, master of finance Edward Dameron, master of exchequer. Benjamin Pankey, master at arms Walter Darby, inner guard Thomas Miller, outer guard J. H. Digga will represent this lodge during the grand session. OFFICIAL CHURCH DIRECTORY CHURCH DIRECTORY Sedalia Churches. SUNDAY SERVICES. TAYLOR CHAPEL METHODIST CHURCH. Sunday School 9;30 a. m. Preaching 11,00 a. m Class-meeting 5,00 p. m. Epworth League 6,30 p. m. Preaching 7,30 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening of each week. REV R. DAVIS, Pastor. Residence 107 E. Cooper street. 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. R. Adkins Pastor. BURN'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 Friday night Pews free and everybody made welcome Rev. E D Burns, Pastor, Mrs Zula Whitley, Clerk, Mabel Williams, Asst. Clerk Sedalia Undertak- W. E. STALEY, MGR., Chapel in Connection..... -115 PHONES 115- 120 South Ohio Street, Sedalia, Mo. RAILROAD TIME TABLES MISSOURI PAIFIC Arrive Going East Depart No. 8, 12:15 a m.....12:20 a m No. 10, 1:45 a m.....1:50 a m No. 6, 11:05 a m.....11:10 a No. 22.....10:00 a No. 2, 12:50 p m.....12:55 p m No. 4, 4:55 p m.....5:00 p m No. 28, 9:10 p m No. 106, local freight.....6:30 a m Note—No. 106 starts from yard. Arrive Going West Depart No. 9, 1:50 a m.....1:55 a m No. 3, 4:00 a m.....4:05 a m No. 7, 6:57 a m.....7:02 a m No. 21, 2:10 p m No. 1, 2:25 p m.....2:30 p No. 5, 7:00 p m.....7:05 p No. 27,.....7:15 a No. 107, local_freight.....8:05 a LEXINGTON BRANCH No. 602 arrives ..... 0:50 a No. 608 arrives ..... 11:20 b No. 690, local freight arrives ..... 2:30 p No. 603 departs ..... 5:15 a No. 601 departs ..... 8:10 p No. 605, local freight departs ..... 8:45 b SEDALIA, WARSAW & SOUTH WESTERK. Leaves Sedalia 8:16 a Arrive in Warsaw 11:46 a Leaves Warsaw 12:46 p Arrives in Sedalia 8:05 p MISSOURI, KANSAS & TEXAS. Arrive Going South Depart No. 1, 6:26 p m.....6:50 p m No. 3, 8:50 a m.....9:19 a m Flyer, 8:15 a m.....8:17 a m No. 811, daily except Sunday.....8:40 a m No. 151, K. C. division.....2:00 p m GOING NORTH and BASE, Mo. Flyer, 12:58 a m..... 12:58 No. 504, daily except Sunday..... 6: No. 2, 8:35 a m..... 8: No. 4, 8:05 p m..... 8 PYTHIAN LODGE DIRECTORY. Names o 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. ALL MEET AT PYTHIAN TEMPLE 3137 PINE STREET. Meets 1st and 2nd Tuesday evengs in each month at 8 o'clock. A Johnson, chancellor commander, F J Brown keeper of records and seal. MOUND CITY, NO. 4. Meets 1st and 3d Monday evengs of each month at 8 o'clock. Nev R H Cole, 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 A D Pierson, chancellor commander, George O'Hara, keeper of records and seal. T W STRINGER, NO. 17. Meets 1st and 3d Thursday evenings of each month at 8 o'clk. M L Turner, chancellor commander; C S Evans; K of R and S. TOUSSAINT NO. 28. Meets 1st and 3d Thursday eve- ings of each month at 8 o'clock. J H JONES, chancellor commander, W H DAVIS, keeper of records and seal. ROCK SPRINGS, NO. 39. Meets 2nd and 4th Monday eveings of each month at 8 o'clock. O Q. ADAMS, chancellor commander, A J MORRIS, keeper of records and seal. SUMNER NO. 50. Meets 2d and 4th Friday eve- ings of each month at 8 o'clock. GEORGE COHEN, chancellor commander, L T WASHINGTON, keeper of records and seal. Kansas City Lodges. ALL MEET AT THE VENDOME ACADEMY, 1734 GRAND AVE. MCKINLEY NO. 21. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock, at 553 Main st. Lewis Woods, Chancellor commander; John Johnson, Keeper of records and seal. PROGRESS NC. 43. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. Fred W. Dabney Chancellor commander; W A Dabney, Keeper of records and seal. LILY NO. 8. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clk. Edward Gudgele, chancellor commander; C H Calloway, keeper of records and seal. NEW ERA NO. 40. Meets each 1st and 3rd Friday evening of each month at 8 o'clock. A C Randall, chancellor commander; William Smith, keeper of records and seal. KAW VALLEY NO. 54. Meets each 1st and 3rd Thursday evening of each month at 8 o'clock. John H Yates, chancellor commander; Frank Moore, keeper of records and seal. KANSAS CITY NO. 59. Meets each 1st and 3rd Wednesday evening of each month at 8 o'clock. Edward Walton, chancellor commander; Guy Marshall, keeper of records and seal. 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. rst and 3d Tuesday eve- of each month at 8 o'clock. Charles Bartlett, chancellor commander, A. B. Bolden keeper of records and seal. 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. Meets 2d and 4th Monday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock, P W WALLACE, chancellor commander, J O McNutt, keeper of record and seal. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thurs day evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. S. E. TOWNSEND, Chanc cellor commander; WM. WHITE- SIDES. Keeper of records & seal. MORNING STAR LODGE NO. 18 Fredericktown, Mo. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tues day evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. JOHN SMITH, Chancellor commander; ARCHIE OLIVER, Keep er of records and seals. RISING SUN LODGE NO. 26. Keota, Mo Meets on the 1st and 3d Thursday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. A L SPENCER, chancellor commander, Morris Angle 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. Meets the first and third Tuesdays in each month at 8 o'clock in the castle hall, corner of 3rd and Mitchell streets. William Lacy, chancellor commander; W H Carter, keeper of records and seal. Burleigh Lodge No. 29 Meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 8 o'clock p m in the Masonic hall. Charles Baker, chancellor commander; J C Staten, keeper of records and seal. Meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of caoh month at 8 o'clock p.m. William Campbell, chancellor commander: Charles E Smith, keeper of records & seal Meets the second and fourth Thursday nights in the Pythian hall at 8 o'clock. T P Gordon, chancellor commander; H F Boyd keeper of records and seal. Meets on the second and fourth Tuesday nights at 8 o'clock. SP Johnson, chancellor commander; Ross Woods, keeper of records and seal. Meets on the first and third Tuesdays in each month at the public school building at 8 o'clock Luther Webster, chancellor commander; Ernest Dunning, keeper of records and seal. ZENITH LODGE NO. 64. Rocheport, Me. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Wed- neaday evenings of each month at U. K. T. Hall, at 5 o'clock sharp. Charles Smith, chancellor commander; A E Robinson, keeper of records and seal. Meet on the 1st and 3rd Monday night in each month, in castle hall, 8th and Broadway, at 8 o'clock, Sargeant, W. H. Turner, chancellor commander; J. C. Burton keeper of records and seal. PHILOSOPHIAN LODGE NO. 33 Paris, Mo. Meets every second and fourth Tuesday in each month at 8 O'clock p.m. F J Nott, Chancel lar commander; G A Donaldson, Keeper of records and seal. VICTOR LODGE NO. 56 Yates, Mo. Mects on the second and fourth Saturday night in the Masonic hall at 8 o'clock. John Dysart, chancellor commander; —Taylor, keeper of records and seal. Meets on the first and third Tuesday night in their castle hall 107 Main street at 7 o'clock. J A Pinkard, chancellor commander; N T Green, keeper of R. and S. Meets on the second and fourth Thursday night in the Masonic hall 8 o'clock. R A West, chancellor commander; W H Harrison, keeper of records and seal. CARRUTHERSVILLE LODGE NO. 23 Carruthersville, Mo. Meets on the first and third Tuesday night in the Masonic ha at 8 o'clock. J R McClain, chan cellor commander; L L Lomax, keeper of records and seal. Meets on the first and third Tuesday nights in the Odd Follows hall at 8 o'clock. Freeman Green, chancellor commander; GD Ross, keeper of records & seal. GOLDEN RULE NO. 61 Meets on the second and fourth Tuesday nights in the Odd Fellow's hall at 8 o'clock. Dr J D Sexton. chancellor commander; William Curtis, keeper of R. & S CRYSTAL LODGE NO. 14 Festus, Mo, Meets on the first and third Tuesday nights in the Masonic hall at 8 o'clock. Johnson Solomon, chancellor commander; G. Carter, keeper of R' and S. Marshall, Tex.—Wiley University nas erected three buildings since 1900 at a cost nerry $50,000 and has made improvements on other buildings at a cost of $6,000 All the building material and furnishings for these buildings have been purchased in Marshall or through Marshall firms, and all labor used in the work on these buildings has been home labor. Add to this amount of money put in circulation, the large amounts spent monthly for eights in the year by the management for provisions, fuel, furniture etc., (every dollar of which is spent in Marshall), and the amount spent by the 500 boarding students for clothing, etc., and one will have some idea of what Wiley is doing for Marshall in dollars and cents. The two buildings now in course of erection—the Mechanical Building and the library, toward which Andrew Carnegie gave $15,000, are being erected, as were the others, by home work men and with Marshall building material as far as it can be secured. Wiley is greatly interested in Marshall, in fact, is a part of Marshall, and takes pleasure in assisting it in a material way as well as otherwise. Wiley University is one of the largest colored colleges in the Southwest. —Mobile Press. His address was well received. Dr. Jas. H. Garnett, the newly elected president of Western College addressed the association Friday afternoon. The Dr. was at his best. He held the audience as if by a spell through the rendition of his address. President Garnett has done much for the elevation of his race and is now in a position to do more. The exhibit department in charge of Wm. Jacoba was a pleasing feature of the meeting. St. Joe High School, Prof N C Bruce principal, shows the school to be sustaining its reputation as a progressive school. The Sedalia School, CC Hubbard principal, had an excellent display of basketry and mats and sewing. The Fayette school, principal, Prof. Ed Dameron had excellent work in map drawing and Algebra Yates School, Mrs. Jones teacher, developed the idea of quilting, embroidery and drawing. The display of Lincoln Inst. was along the lines of industrialism. The department is under the care of Prof. A Reynolds. After transacting business of importance the association was called from its strenuous work to meet again during the holidays 1907 at Sedalia, Mo. Your servant, Wm Jacoba, Richmond, Mo PROSPEROUS NEGRO COL. LEGE. New Buildings Are Being Erected by Wiley Univer sity at Marshall. Mrs. Anna E. Wright, Jr., teacher in Douglas school of Col- umbia, spent the holidays with her parents on East Cooper St. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion from whether an invention is patentable or not. We provide patent services seriously confidential. Marketing on Patents sometimes seriously confidential. Marketing on Patents takes through Media & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handbook by illustrative weekly. Learned at recreation of any pencil journal. Written in rear four months. $1. Sold by all newcomers. MUNN & Co. 201 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 80 F. 94, Washington, D.C. H. G. PHILLIPS. LAWYER. 116 W. Main street SEDALIA, - - - - MO K. of P. NOTICE. All lodges will please notify the Conservator of all changes in this official rosters and send name of Crand Representative at once. We wish to make the necessary changes in our directory during the month of December. ORICINALITY. The merit of originality is not novelty; it is sincerity. The believing man is the original man; whatever he believes, he believes it for himself, not for another. Cathleen By taking one or two Dr. Miller Anti-Pain Pills when you feel an attack coming on. You not only avoid suffering, but the weakening influence of pain upon the system. If nervosa, irritable and cannot sleep, take a tablet on retiring or when you awaken. This soothing influence upon the nerves brings refreshing sleep. 25 doses, 25 cents. Never sold in bulk. IF NOT, WHY NOT? The Knights of Pythiae, with over 4,000 members in this State, is the most progressive Negro organization of today. We have (4) four departments: I Subordinate Lodges, which look after the sick and distressed and bury the dead. II Uniform Rank, in this department our young men are receiving a military education which they can get in no other way, thus making them better and more useful citizens. Ladies' Courts, for the wives, widows, daughters and sisters of Knights, who are being educated for the common duties of life. IV Endowment. In this department we are paying out thousands of dollars annually to the widows and heirs of deceased Knights. MISSOURI JURISDICTION. 66 Subordinate Lodges in Mo. 10 Uniform Rank Companies. $55,000 Paid to the heirs of Knights of Pythias of Missouri within the past ten years. $11,500 Pythian Home at 3137 Pine Street, St. Louis, Mo., owned and controlled by Pythians. $3 Per week sick dues paid by every lodge in the state. $6252.93 Endowment Funds on hands now. $200 $300 Endowment on each death 4080 Knights of Pythias in Mo. 47 Ladies' Ccurts in Missouri. 2,000 Members. $100. Endowment on each death. $2,614. Endowment Funds now on hand. Why not join this great organization? A. W. LLOYD. Grand Chancellor of Missouri 3137 Pine St., St. Louis. To Organize Pythian Cadets. Any lodge in the jurisdiction of Missouri desiring to organize the boys in Cadet companies, should write to the underigned for information. We wish to effect organizations among our Pythian children throughout the state. Write at once. Cor. Ww. H Hudman. 3513 Beverly Ave. Suffolk, W. IF YOU WISH to have YOUR HAIR become SOFT AND LENGTHY, you should use JACKSON'S MAGIC HAIR ELIXIR. When ordering write Mrs. J. Will Jackson Miniola Cottage, Sodalia, Missouri. CHRISTMAS in almost here. Come in and pick out your presents; we will lay them away and you can get them at any time. Ormond Q Klueber, Jewelers & Opticians 317 Ohio Street. Will Give Baths. Al G Wheeler, the progressive tonsorial artist, has had a fine bath room, equipped with hot and cold water, added to his shop at 103 North Lamine. There is no need of any one-being dirty now when you can bathe for a reason able price. Call and see him. FORD'S HAIR POMADE