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The Western star., 1900-01-27
Rev. Massey's Work.

DR.. Massey is still with The
Missionary and Educational con-
veetIon. He attended the Borad
of the Old Land Mark
Association at Hampstead this
week; and at which t m and
place he informed us of his in
tention. He has accepted the
position of missionary of the a.
bove named Association. AS
president of the Board, l wish to
ask the brethren of the district
to give him your h e p and a
warm welcome. Rev. Massey as
we all know is an able preacher,
and it is to us an honor to secure
his service as missionary. He
will work in cooperation with
Rev. Wade, and prosecute the
work of the district in the towns
of the same. l must ask YOU a.
gain to help him, and thereby
hely the cause. Yours in the
work. L. K. Williams.
Pres. of Board.
The Western star., 1900-01-27

ary society are progressing
nicely and also the Starlight
band under the management of
Sisters Ida Lewis and Alice
Mays. Mrs. P. R. Washington,
of Sherman has accepted a posi-
ton here in the city school and
is getting along alright with the
present teachers and has an en-
rollment of I5o students. We
shall not say much this time for
we are indeed glad to greet the
old Baptist Star that built the
Negro Baptist Publishing house
that has given good positions to
so many ripe and able SCHOLARLY
men and women. We hope the
Star will continue to come for it
seems impossible to get along
without it. Bro. Editor we will
send you some money next week
to help you on with this good pa
per. For it is just ashame for
we, as Baptists to be without
denominational paper; for we
need an organ to keep the work
before the people. will say to
the entire brotherhood of Texas
let us rally to the Western Star.
Let us come together and as we
talk let us work for talk without
work is dead.
The Western star., 1900-01-27
BIG SANDY.

Our Sunday school on time Sunday
morning. Preaching was at G. M
church, Rev. w. r. Neal. The Rev..
took for his text 37th chapter of Acts
of the Apostles. His subject was
grand.
Mr.. w. L. Balay made flying trip
to Tyler. He reports grand time.
Mr.. Joe Nealy is up, and is going
to work.
Little Minnie Bayes is up.
Miss Eadie Cornwright is still on
the sick list.
The Western Star is becoming very
popular here.
Mrs. Gipson went to see Sister JEFF
frey, whose is quite indisposed.
Sister Mary Cornwright has return
ed home.
Rev. Clip Echols went to Round
Rock to preach Sunday. He reports a
grand time.
We had seven weddings this past
| Christmas. Look, girls, the boys are
| getting right.
Brother l. L. Cornwright is a busi-
ness man; call and see him.
Bro. s. H. Shepperd called to see I.
| A. Andres.
Prof. Watson's brother is on the
| sick list.
I. A. ANDRES. Cor.
The Western star., 1900-01-27
Rev. Massey Speaks.
to The Star.

To Baptist Brotherhood of the
Missionary and Educational Con-
vention- Since l wrote an article
to the Baptist Herald; published
by Rev. L. L. Compbell, l re-
turned to Navasota and found
that the Friendship B a p i t
church of which had the pleas
ure of pastorlng for more than
fourteen years; had agreed to call
Rev. R. 7. Taylor of Tyler by
my request. I thought it was my
duty to recall the article l wrote
to Bro. Campbell for publication
so l wrote to Bro. Campbell to
please withhold the article, but
1 suppose my letter reached Bro.
Campbell too late SO l take this
method, to say that l have ac-
cepted work in The Old Land
Association. l am to c l o y
welded to the brethren of the old
convention to give them up.
1 am yours for Christ, and the
Educational convention.
VIM. Massey.
The Western star., 1900-01-27

on the fourth Sunday in March.
We got a list of subscribers and
left for Temple our headquarters
Let some other church give us a
a rally for our work who desires
to see the work go on. Our pa
per cannot live brethren without
your help. Will you help us to
keep it alive? Let some church
give us rally and notify me at
Temple. We give half we raise
in the rally to the churches.
Now brother write me at Tenn
pie, Texas, Box 3II.
Yours for the good of the
denomination and State Agent of
the Western Star.
D. A. Jefferson.
The Western star., 1900-01-27
Rockda1e Dots

Rev. D. A. Jefferson was in
our city last week in the enter
est of the Star. He preached a
noble sermon Monday night at
Springfield Baptist church. The
Star is booming Rockdale. Mr..
G. McGentis is in the grocery
business and would like to see
you. Get a hair cut at Souls &
Gilton's shop. The people Wis
it the mines very often. Rev. M.
A. Wright preached a soul stir
ing sermon Sunday night. You
can get the Star at J. M. Beals
restaurant.
The Western star., 1900-01-27
Dickinson Dots

Old Sol once more has made
its appearanc here We hope
he will remain with us awhile.
The public school is progressing.
Mrs Annie l. Thornton of La
marque was with us Sunday and
furnished us with music. Rev.
H. S. Anderson delivered us
an able sermon Sunday after
noon, Our beautiful little Dick
inson has a number of visitors
every Sunday.
The Western star., 1900-01-27
Garden Valley Dots:

Mr.. and Mrs. Adams were the
guest of Mr. MCGEE and wife Sun
day. The reporter was elected
pastor of Browns Boro church
last Sunday. Amount collected
by the deacons Alexander $3.50.
Days of services Saturday before
the second Sunday in each month.
Mr.. S. Evans called to see the
reporter today on business. Sis
ter Futch passed through Brown
Boro Saturday enroute to Clear
Springs. V. B. Bunkley is ap-
pointed agent of Carroll, Texas.
The Western star., 1900-01-27
From Brookshire.

The down fall of the rain for
the past few weeks has had a
great effect on the business of
this place. The public school
has enrolled more students than
ever before. Rev. A. L. Bran
doberg preached to a large con-
gregation on last Sunday at the
St Luke Baptist church. He is
doing great work for the peo-
pie both religiously and intellec-
tually. Chas Tarver the con-
tracter and builder has just COM
pleted a nice three room cottage
which is to occupied by Rev. J.
Richards. The son of Mr.. and
Mrs L. Samuels who has been
confined to his bed for three or
four weeks is convalesence.
The Western star., 1900-01-27
Hampstead
Happenings.

The Baptist Christian Benevo-
lent Society met last Friday night
at Mt. Corinth church and cleo
ted the following officers: Eliza
Starks, president; Harriet Sey-
gus, vice president Alice E.
Reed, secretary; H. G. Bennett,
assistant secretary; B. Mckinney,
treasurer. Sick committee: M.
c. Collins, chairman; Dollie San
ders, H. Seygus, Sydney Wal
lace. Eliza Fields and B. McKin-
ney. Rev. S. M. Boulden left
last Saturday night for Mineola
his new field of labor. Mr.. Frank
Moore and Miss Mary Limnel
were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony last Thursday night
at the BRIDES parents, Rev. c. 7.
Sykes officiating: Mr.. and Mrs.
Jeff Harvey rendered a birthday
party last Thursday night at their
residence in honor of their daugh-
ter Mary. Misses Annie May
and Mabel Brooks, of Brenham,
spent last Sunday in the city the
guest of Miss Eliza G. Taylor.
Rev. S. NJ. Boulden filled the
pulpit at St. Peters Baptist
church last Thursday night. The
first business meeting of the Mt.
Corinth church for 1900 was held
last Saturday. The church clerk
and treasurer submitted their an
nual report showing that the
amount collected during the year
was $657.24. The superinten-
dent Of the SLAIay school sub-
mitted his report showing that
$45.o2 was collected. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for
the present year: E. w. Fields,
secretary, D. A. Starks, treas
urer, Charles Tolston, sexton.
Trustees, ]. B. Hickman, Wash
Scott, 1. S. Fields. Bro. Louis
Tompkin was added to the dea-
cons board. The Mt. Corinth
church declares that dancers shall
not tarry in its sight. This was
clear cut demonstration Satur-
day. Eight of these characters
were excluded. Sunday morn
ing at II o'clock Rev. Lights
preached a very instructive ser
mon, subject "New years greet
ing" text Forgetting those
things which are behind us and
reaching forward to those things
which are before u.s." At 3 p.
m. memorial services were held
in memory of the deceased mem-
bers for 1899 which numbered
fifteen. At night the church was
crowded with a surging mass ot
humanity to hear one of the ole
Baptist pioneers Rev. VIM. Mas.
sey of Navasota who delivered one
of his timely sermons; the theme
of his discourse was "The quail
hcation and Introductory O.
Christ's ministry" Total col
,ected during the services $62. s.
Rev. A. Barbour, of Galveston
moderator of the Oldland Marx
association was billed to preach
Monday might as he failed to come
Rev. Massey filled his appoint
nhent. After the continuous rain
fall last week the people wer'
very jubilant over the sunshine
Rev c. l.. Morgan left THURSDAY
for Dew, Texas, to see his bette
half. The Executive Board o
the Oldland Mark association
convened at this place Tuesday
with the Mt. Corinth Baptis
church: those present Rev,s. Wn
Massey, F. L. Lights, F. c. Col
lins, B. w. Wade, B. Lilly AM
D. A. Starks.
The Western star., 1900-01-27
NaVaSOta 4
Write Ups

Our Sunday school was graced
by the presence of State Super
lntendent of Sunday School Mis-
sion KEY, O. E. Perpener. Quite
a good crowd was present and
much interest was manifested III
the services. Supt. Codwell and
his Sunday school have adopted
the plans systenaticly giving m tor
Sunday school missions; the
amount agreed upon was 500. 90
per year. Prof. M. M. Rodgers
Dept Internal Revenue Collec-
tor was also present. Rev. ..
E. Perpener took for his text the
18th chapter of St. Mark and the
The Western star., 1900-01-27
Honey Grove DropIets.

AS it has been some time since
we have written anything from
this place we thought we would
saw a few words. Our church is
moving along nicely with Rev.
P. R. Washington as pastor. We
have a grand B. Y. P. U. 1t is
second to none with Mrs. Prof.
I. S. Nicholson as president and
MIS-. Georgia Stull as secretary.
Our Sunday school and Mission
The Western star., 1900-01-27
Tyler Tellings.

County court began this morn-
mo- with the colored people at
tending court as usual. Henry
Bell, lcolored) was arrested and
fined S1.oo and cost for an afray
Sunday school was we'll attended
Sunday, but the superintendent
wa, absent. The A. M. f. con-
ference was held here Saturday
and Sunday and had good time.
The amount raised was $1,000.
Rev. Amos, of the c. M. E.
church reports a good time yes
terdav amount raised $1,000 and
he saws that he raises 8 and 10
dollars every Sunday. The re-
porter was unable to find out Rev.
Stewards proceeds, we hope he
had a good time. Rev. +. Boyd
went to New Zion east OF town
Saturday to hold his monthly
conference. Rev. R. T. Taylor
was in the pulpit at 8 o'clock
Sunday night and his text was
John the 5th chapter. He han
iled his subject eXcellentiy well;
we had a crowded house. Club
number 4 raised $II.o4' total
amount raised 25.35. The re-
porter took dinner at Mrs. NJ.
Harderman, and she is a great
company keeper. She has milk
and butter for sale. Mr.. Tom
Sanders was arrested and lodged
in Jail for passing a counterfeit
$500 bill, but he succeeded i'll
getting bail. Sicklisted little Al
ice Murphy. Eulah Marlborough
H. Subberheld had his hand split
open handling baggage at the
Cotton Belt depot. Prof. H. B.
KyIes and wife attended the First
Baptist church last Sunday night.
R. S, Stout is here from Austin
enroute TO Texarkana, Ark. He
will address the Texas College.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones are speaking
Of moving to Houston. Mrs. 5.
H. Tucker raised $5.35; Mrs. M.
Harderman, S2.55; Nellie Rich
ardSon, SIPS; Beatrice Spradley,
SIPS; Mary Powels, SI.S5: Ann
Oliver so; Alice Allen, 2.35'
Others will be called in next is
sue. Mr.. Z. Z. Williams has
built nice residence and fine
stable for his horse and buggy.
Mrs. Rolly Phillips has built a
nice porch to her dwelling house.
llr. and Mrs. Gardner are rejolc-
ing over a fine boy born last
Thursday night weighing IS
pounds God bless the good Chris
tan women of Tyler. Ann o.
lyer has dyeing shop and asks
the publice to patronize her.
Mayor Thorntontdon will an
nOunce for county clerk and we
regret him leaving the mayor Of
hce.
The Western star., 1900-01-27
Longview News.

The clouds have dispersed and
the sun put forth his brilliant
rays and gladdened the hearts Of
mankind. Ma v tillers of the
soil together W the citizens
crowded the stree 1of our city
last Saturday at which time the
Star found its way into the hands
of our friends and went like hot
cakes. Messrs VIM. Twiggs and
The Western star., 1900-01-27
Lanarque

The weather was pleasant last
Sunday and a large crowd attend
ed Sunday School and church.
The pastor preached soul stirring
sermon to the children and par
ents. Ten persons joined the
church and a collection of 81. so
was taken. Rev. G.. H. Bell
will preach at Genoa on the 3rd,
Sunday in this month.
The Western star., 1900-01-27
Ennis Echoes.

We are pleased to have such
good weather and to know that
God has given us ovr good heath.
The Western star., 1900-01-27

It seems that some lucky men can
not help making money.
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The Leader, by special ar
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Instead of the Weekly Times
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The whole thing for only 81.
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Gilman % ad List


an all-night battle between a mob and
Mrs. DR.. c. w. Wright, who was accus-
ed of the murder of Bessie Salter the 1e-
year-old daughter Of a citizen Of Gil.
man.
The dead
JOHN MYERS, laborer
MICHAEL RYAN. citizen serving as
deuty constable
Fatally wounded
Lawrence Ryan. brother of the dead
man, wounded in the abdomen.
George WIloughby, citizen, shot
through the left lung.
Mrs DIR. w. c. Wright, shot through
left shoulder bullet taking downward
course.
Seriously wounded:
Peter Lauer member cf citiz MS attack
ing party shot through stomach
About ten o'clock in the evening the
first act Of the tragedy was enacted 1t
was precipitated by the Investigation of
the coroner's jury into the death Of
bessie salter, n sixteen -year-old girl Of
Leonard Illinois, who died in the hos
ptal Friday night and was taken to her
home in Leonard under cover Of dark
ness early Saturday morning. No coffin
was procured and she was wrapped in an
old blanket and buried. After the jury
had heard the evidence Of Clarence Sal
ter father of the girl. the coroner came
TO the conclusion that it was iniudic-
ious to wait longer for Mrs. Wright's
arrest and a warrant was sworn out
by the police magistrate for her arrest.
serve the warrant about ten O'CLOCK last
Constable Nilstead went to the house to
night.
Al the coroners inquest today in
the case of John Myers, the jury brought
in a verdict Of death by bullet wounds
from parties unknown"
In the case of Michael Ryan, the YER
dict of tho jury was death by leaden
bullets fired from Mrs. Wrights house
by parties unknown"
The inquest over the bodies of Bessie
Salter was completed this evening. The
jury held Mrs Wright to the grand pury
without bail. Mrs. Wright was taken to
Watseka this noon as a measure Of sefe-
ty from possible mob violence During
the morning, when she seemed in great
danger from the crowd, the mayor order
ed the saloons closed. The town is quiet
tonight.
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CHICAGO. AUGUST 27.--At meet
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mttec, today the dec.ination of Chas.
A. Towne as the vice presidential nom
inee of the party was accepted and the
and the name Of Adlai e. Stevenson
was put in his place. This result was
obtained after long debate beginning
at p. m. and ending about $3.50 D. m.
In the beginning there was three
courses advocated by different mem.
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TO nominate a pooulist, 70 leave the
place blank or lastly, to endorse Steven
son. Senator Marion Butler. chairman
of the committee, in a warm speech CT
some length, advocated leaving the
place blank contending that Bryan and
Stevenson would receive more populist
votes than If a candidate for vice pres
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First Published In The Daily Leader Aug.
16,1900
LIQUOR NOTICE.
To Whom ii May Concern
Notice is hereby given that j. M. Redman
has this dav filed his petition TO sell at;Ie-
tail sprituous, vinous and malt liquors in
Seward Township, sw Ia Sec. Is, 3 W., Lo-
gan county, Oklahoma, and that unless OBJ
lection be died on or before the 30th day
of August A. D. 1900, said petition will be
granted
Guthrie. Okla, Aug. 15, 1900
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LIQUOR NOTICE.

To Whom 1t May Concern
Notice is hereby given that Samuel WE'D
berson has this day filed his petition TO sell
az retail spirituous. .vinous and malt LIQUORS
in Guthrie Proper lot 80 blk 55 Logan county
Oklahoma Territory. and that, unless objec-
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Aug A. d.. 1900, said petitonwil be granted
Guthrie, Okla, August 13. 1900
II p. MORTON. County Clerk
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First published in Daily Leader Aug. 14,l9OO
LIQUOR NOTICE. :.
To whom 1t may concetn:-
Notice is hereby given that F.. G. Kress
has this day filed his petition to sell at
retail spirituous, vinous and malt liquors
In Coyle,on lot Nineteen In Block Nineteen,
Logan county, Oklahoma, and that un-
less objection be filed on or be-
fore the 29th day of Augusta d, 1900, said
petition will be granted.
Guthrie, Oklahoma, Aug. II, 1900.
X. z. MORTON County Clerk
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