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The Springdale news., 1914-07-10
ARTHUR WHITENER STABBED AND KILLED NAY AMTHONY-- BOTH FARMERS.
USED A COMMON PITCHFORk
Whitener Bound Over to Grand Jury Now Under Guard at Hotel at
 Own Expense.
Own Expense

Using common pitohfork as weapon, Arthur Whitener, oyerseer on the farm of J. B. Frost, near Mayfield, stabbed and killed Nathan Anthony, hand working under his superisyion. This is one of the most startling killings that has occurred in Washington county in number of years, and considerable feeling has been aroused in this section ov- CT the act The stabbing occurred early Wednesday morning of last week. Anthony dying Saturday morn ing. Both men were we'll known throughout that section, both were married with families, and the shocking affair is the topic of con- versation on every hand
 The preliminary hearing of White her was held at Fayetteville Tuesday before Squire c. Walker, and Whitener was bound over to the grand jury. without bond. The efi- dence introduced at the preliminary. and coming from the only eye wit. nesses to the tragedy. Floyd An thony, T. year old son of the dead man, and Lige Garrett. who was working on the farm at that time. fail to show any motive for the crime. and only tended to show the horribleness of the affair
 Their story briefly told follows: Whitener and Anthony were riding on a hay frame on wagon, and suddenly Whitener reached down in the wagon and picked up pitch fork which was to be used for loading hay. and with Tightening like move ments stabbed Anthony several times. Anthony fell prostrate in the wagon. breaking one of the timbers of the frame, Whitener, it is alleged, then grabbed the dying man, and turning the pitch fork clubbed Anthony sey- eral times across the head Anthony was taken to his home, physicians were summoned, and all was done to save the life of the unfortunate, man. The pitch fork had penetrated the vital parts and he died Saturday morning. The story of the killing as told by the two eye witnesses. who were some distance behind the men, and were unable to hear any words that might have passed, did not vary in the least, and the son of the dead man, with his eyes filed with tears. and who had never been ina court room before, told his story in straightforward manner, without a trace Of fright or uneasi- ness. H could not fix the events as to time, and could not remembT just when his father died.
 When the crime was first reported to the officers, a warrant was issued for Whitener, charging him with as- sault with intent to kill. but after the death of Anthony the charge was changed to murder in the first degree. Whitener went to Fayette- vile Sunday morning and surrendered to Sheriff Caudle, and asked permis- sion to hire his own guard, and re- main at the Oriental Hotel. After conference with Prosecuting Attorn- ey Fuller, this was granted, and he has been enjoying his freedom. He was bound over to the grand jury, and bond was not allowed, but an -~~~-o>>>~~~~~ ~~~~~>---~->>~->~---~---
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The Springdale news., 1914-07-10
Expenditures over receipts. s4246.91

Expenditures over receipts $4246.91
 There is due from the patrons of the High School on the building fund something over $400.0o, and We are hopeful that this will be paid, as we feel that those who are in arrears will prove their loyalty to our schools by an effort to liquidate their obligations to the school.
 The revenue from the County and State has within the last year de- creased S266.00 and has decreased s70.00 and s10000 as compared with the years 1910 and 1911.
 In the face of these facts the schools attendance has steadily in creased necessitating more teachers, thereby expenses have accordingly increased From the above state- ments Of facts it is readily seen that the expenses of running the schools exceed the revenue avail able for that purpose. Under these circumstances the Board of Directors feel so embarrassed that they think best to call a public meeting in or der to discuss means and measures
 (COntinued on last mage
The Springdale news., 1914-07-10

Sometimes we wish the man who is fond of his own voice would eat it up.
The Springdale news., 1914-07-10
MONEY NEEDED
 TO RUN SCHOOLS
Deficiency in the Treasury of Near S45oo-Mass Meeting Called For
 Monday night.

The following signed statement of the financial condition of Springdale School District will prove a big sur prise to all those not in close touch with the situation, and it will be seen that some drastic action must be taken to overcome the deficiency. The plea for public meeting at the Auditorium Monday night, July 13, next week, should be answered by q crowded house. The schools are the training grounds of the nation, the index to the welfare Of the com munity, and the anchor which holds the social and educational values of the town Read the statement of E. $. Thompson, Secretary of the Board, and be on hand Monday night to of fer your aid in bettering the finan- cial condition of the schools:
 To the Patrons and All Who Are h.
 terested of School District No. 50:
 The Board Of Directors submits the following financial statement of the district in order that the gener al public may fully understand the nature of the school problem with which the School Board has to con tend. It certainly is just and proper that every tax payer should know the nature of the effort now being made to maintain a first=class sys- tenn of schools in our city. The statement follows, to wit:
 By amount received from
 Special taxes this year :. S39SS05 Apportionment this year . l69S 24 Other sources this year . 46.5S Refund order Co Court. - 175.68 Students High School Build
 ing Fund. .. 1130.S0 State Aid. -. .. :. .. .. 44S.00
 Total amount received. .s74S7 8
 Amount paid
 F. & NJ. Bank notes due for
 last yrs. teachers salaries s3154.o Teachers salaries for mo-. 552000 Two janitors for mo-. =. 360.06 Scavanger for mo-. .. 5000 Wood. 30.00 Insurance 188.e0 Extra sections for furnace at
 Grammar School :. :. 176.o' Putting in sections and need
 ed repairs :. PA 0G Bond and Interest on bonds 1370.6d lncldentals. 4Sb.b4
 Total <. .S11734 2f
 Less amt. reed as above. 74S735
The Springdale news., 1914-07-10

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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24
62 Years Married.

Thomas Scott was born in the state
of Virginia in 1880 and is now nearly
81 years of age. He was taken from
his parents when five years of age
and was brought to Jackson County,
Missouri, and was so Industrious and
prosperous that he became with the
consent of his master, the owner of
a blacksmith shop, where he was kept
very busy until 1S47, which marked
the close of the Mexican war In
1852 he married Miss Anna Hall, his
present wife and to them were born
four children, all of whom have
passed away, leaving only himself
and wife with no relatives of whom
they know. They, have been married
siXty-two years and are both in a
reasonable state of health until yet.
Thomas left Jackson County in 1861
for Marelton, Ark, and finally drift
ed to Little Rock, where he worked at
his trade as a blacksmith for two
years; he was separated from his
wife at Marelton for one year be-
cause of the death of his owner She
was sent to Marshall and Thomas to
Waco, Texas. But finally she sue
ceeded in locating her husband by
stage coach which was the only
means ftravel in that section at
that time and stayed with him three
days when he accompanied her back
to her home and stayed five days.
After that he was allowed to visit
her for a short time every two or
three months. After (which she was
taken from Marshall to San Antonio,
Texas. During the meantime Thomas
was taken prisoner and was separated
from her until the war was over.
While a slave Thomas often escort
ed his masters wife to towns and
places where he (the Master) was not
allowed to go on account of his ere
bel" proclivities and always saw that
she was returned to the home safely.
On account of his skill at his trade,
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24
RosEpALE KANSAS.

The installation services of the
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Sun.
day was well attended. The pastor
Rev. c. A. Ralston and mmebers are
very much pleased with the success
of their rally. $3O.91 was raised. DIR.
B. B. Jackson, the pastor of the S.h
Street Baptist Church delivered a
splendid sermon. We also have a
good Sunday School at 1880 p. m.
Brother Fred Smith Is superintend-
ent. The b. Y. p. U. meets every
Sunday evening. Brother Noah Ev.
erett is president The Mission Cir.
Gle meets every Monday afternoon at
the Church and the ladies are doing
splendid work. Mrs. Amy Smith is
President and Mrs. Sarah Thornton is
Secretary. Everyone is welcome to
attend all of our meetings. Mr.. VIM
Wyman is i'll at his home. 11s Lafay
cite Avenue.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24
GO TO CHURCH AT WARD CHAPEL
SUNDAY, FEB. 1.

The committee has completed the
arrangement of a program in ohserv-
ance Of go to Church Sunday" At
II a. m. Rev. ]. Frank Mcdonald, D. D.,
editor of the Western Christian Re.
corder, will preach. HIS text will be
"Am I My Brothers Keeper" In the
evening there will be present some OF
the leading business and professional
men of Kansas City. Mr.. A. w. Har.
ris, DR.. l.. E. Bailer, c. A. FrsAklin
Prof. ]. E. Herriford and Hon. Nelson
,C. Crews will address the congrega
ton, Special lnas IL 4ras oeeh arranged
FOR and Mrs. Sarah L. Hammett, Miss
Lewis and Miss Woodson will sing.
Miss Claudia L.. Jenkins will give a
reading. There will be a special ef-
fort for the Trustees and the people
of greater. Kansas City are invited and
urged to be present on this occasion.
REV. H. H. JONES, Pastor.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

Bethel A. M. e. Church, Gath and Flora.
st. Stephens Baptist Church, 604 Char
lotte st.
Christian Church, 18th and Tracy.
Greenwood Baptist Church, 1888 Ter
brace.
Centennial M. E. Church, 19tn and
Woodland,
Second Baptist Church, 10th and Char
lotte.
Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church, 10th aud
Charlotte.
Kansas Ave. Baptist Church. 4Sth snd
Kansas
Ebenezer A. NJ. E. Church, 18th anC
Trey.
St. Augustine's p, E, Church, nth and
Troost.
Vine ST. Baptist Church, 1925 Vine st
Pleasant Green Baptist Churcn, lnde-
pendence and Tracy.
Ward Chapel A, NJ. Il. Church, 11th and
st. Johns A. NJ. E. Church, 174s Belle,
view.
Seventh Day Adventist 23rd and Wood.
land.
St. Monica's Catholic, 18th aud Lydia
| Morning Star Baptist Church, 2311 Vine
Highland Avenue Baptist Church, I'LL
centropolis A. M e. Church. centrop.
oils, Mo,
81. James A. M. E. z. Church, 1925
Third Baptist Church, Roundtop.
Peoples Mission, Both and Genesee.
81. Paul's Baptist Churcn, 10th ont
Pilgrim Baptist Church, Oii charlott,
Calvary Baptist Church, lsth ant
Bigeiow A. M. E. Mission. 9TH ant
Progressive Baptist caurch. 2sth an,
| Summit
G. NJ. e. Church, 1917 Flora Ave
-. ,Ian.es Bautist Church, AIsy Mil ct
a. 81. Luke's A. 81 H. chueen, 4srd ant
A. M. II. Mission. 565 Grand Ave.
! KANSAS CITY, KAN. CHURCHES.
| First A. NJ Il. Church. Sth and Neb
Splitlog. =
Eighth St. Baptist Church. Sth an'
Metropolitan Baptist churcn, 9th an,
Bethel A NJ. E. Church. water an'
81. Paul A. M. e. Church. 2ist ant
| Ruby.
First Baptist Church, 9Th and Neb.
King Solomon Baptist Church, srd ant
Quindaro A. M. e. Church. ouinearo
NJ. Z. Church. 9th and Oakland.
A. NJ II, Church. 4th and Oakland.
Salter Mission, A. M. Il. Church, Soutl
Park, Kan.
Protestant Episcopal. srd and stewart
Second Baptist Church, Gath and Ruby
| Wesley Chapel NJ e., LOG Shawnee.
81. Paul A. M. u. Zion Church, 1901
adams.
Bethel A. M. Il. Church. Roselale. Kan
Mt, Zion Baptist Church, 4th and Vir
1benezer A. M. e. Church. Sanford an.
| fremont.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24
EVERYBODY Go To Church Sunday, Feb. lst
A Remarkable Sermon

One of the most remarkable SER
mons. which resulted in sixteen aces
sions to the church, that has ever been
heard in Allen Chapel was delivered
by the minister, Rev. w. H. Thomas,
last Sunday morning When he had
finished this never to be forgotten ser
mon and extended the invitation while
dhe choir sweetly sang, Let Jesus
come into your heart" fourteen men
and two women accepted the invita-
ton. They were as follows:
Chas. H. Lewis, 2614 Woodland.
DR.. Ia j. Holly, 1117 Campbell.
James Alternately, 1880 Agnes ave.
James A. Baker, 1902 Vine.
w. W. Payne, 241O Montgall.
M. E. Oden, 1915 East 18th.
Robert Turner S1S East 10th
Pryor Williams, 1920 Vine
Ruth Bradley 400 Haskell ave.
Alice Smith, 1714 Oak street.
Jerry Graves 1907 East oath.
w. w. Goodwin, 1922 East 14th.
n. A. Wilburn, 1903 East 18th.
DR.. S. c. Johnson, 1907 Highland.
And on Sunday night the following
| persons Joined the church:
Carrie Robinson, 920 E. 21st.
Chas f. Harmon, 1921 Howard
Arthur Johnson. 1928 Lydia, Presi
dent of Junior Endeavor.
Florida Hutchinson 1916 Harrison.
George Fowler, 724 Campbell
George Lyons, 62S Bank street.
During the week as an evidence thai
the meetings have lost none of theii
power the following accessions have
been made:
Florida Parker, 422 West 7th street
Celia Wheeler, 541 Troost.
Mary Simms, 1924 independence ave
Jas. Andrew Simpson, 1916 Eas
18th street
Lewis Witt, 1903 Howard.
Ruben Lockart, 1912 Michigan.
Fred Garrett, 453S Warwick blvd.
Pearl Moore, 1921 Michigan.
DR.. Thomas is being ably assisted
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24
A WORTHY ENTERPRISE.

Having had work done by the
V eaver Floral Company in so artistic
and satisfactory a way as to please
each and every member of our lodge,
we find it a pleasure to make this
statement to the public. We are con-
vinced that the floral designs put out
by this Negro florist are matchless.
Her promptness in filling orders is
unexcelled and her prices are decid-
eGly lower than those offered by the
downtown florists.
We are exceedingly anxious to have
each and every Negro give them a
fair and impartial trial. Believing it
right and just to give credit for real
merit, we are,
Yours fraternally,
PRITCHARD LODGE NO. AZ, A. F..
& A. NJ.
R. j. GREAR, w. NJ.
VIM HAWKINS, S. w.
CECIL THOMPSON, ]. w.
]. II. SPIGENER, Sec.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

January II, at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. ]. H. Robinson, 244S Walrond
avenue, was celebrated the birthday
anniversary of Mrs. Robinson. Among
tie pleasures of the evening was a
solo by Mrs. B. NJ Weaver. Mrs.
Robinson received many beautiful
presents, among which were: A
check for $5, a cut glass compete, a
beautiful sewing apron, hand-painted
pl4tes, two inlaid gold compotes, a
lace set, white crepe waist, a
framed Cupid. Refreshments were
served at late hour, after which the
guests retired to their homes. A
pleasant and enjoyable evening was
spent.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

Booker T. Washington, Junior, of
Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, and
Miss Nettie Hancocks sone of the in
structors in the Deaf, Dumb and
Blind Asylum, of Austin, Texas, were
quietly married at Houston, Texas,
Wednesday, December 81, 1913 The
groom after the marriage returned to
Chicago to resume his studies in
pharmacy in the Northwestern Uni
versity, while the delreturned to
her work at Austin. miss Hancock
has visited Principal and Mrs. Wash
ington and is a most deserving and
accomplished young woman, She is
a graduate of Fisk University.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24
CARD OF THANKS.

The Official Board of the Home for
Orphan Children. 1406 Vine street,
wishes to return thanks to the friends
OF the Home who so kindly donated
the following articles; Mrs. Anna
FAINT, Cottage avenue, ton Of coal
J. H. Leonard Coal Co., ton OF coal /;
ladies OF Ebenezer Church, groceries;
Ladies Coterie, basket of groceries.
We also thank all who have treated
our pantry solicitors 80 kindly and
have been SO generous.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

Miss Anna e. Hall, superintendent
OF the Garraway Mission in Liberia,
Africa, was greeted by a large and
representative gathering of women
and girls, whi crowded every bit OF
available space even to standing al
the Vesper service of the Yates
Branch of the Y. w. G. A. on 9Th and
State avenue last Sunday at O'Clock
to hear her tell her thrilling story
1t was great service for the Asso-
citation and the auditors were inspired
to give themselves to Christ and to dc
service Mrs. Ida M. Becks. who is
well and fayorably known as speak.
e., is to deliver the address on Sun
day, Jan. 25, at 8 p. m. All women
and girls are invited.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24
TANGO.
CauStic Criticism by a
Competent Critic.
Is Little Less Than an lmmodest Dis
play Of Gaiety.

Is Little Less Than an lmmodest Dis
play Of Gaiety.
To the Editor of the Sun.
with due fairness to all interested
the course you are pursuing through
the columns Of your paper regarding
the much discussed dance. Due con
sideration will convince any reason
able mind that dancing is too impor-
tant in developing grace, manners
and confidence in ones self that it
Yields too much pleasure and is too
truly an expression of the soul to be
contemptuously brushed aside. AS
physical exercise, dancing should not
be underestimated, briefly stated,
dancing has a fixed place of great
value in the best social atmosphere.
The highest acknowledged moral
agencies, the churches, are getting
more liberal and less caustic in their
opposition. A prominent minister
who a few months ago visited dance
hall to see for himself, after being
assured that what he saw was but a
fair example of Kansss City's public
dancing very frankly declared that he
saw no reason to condemn a Tecrea-
ton of as much pleasure and as little
harm as was there apparent. The
! tango, however, was not then being
danced in public halls and if he
should repeat his visit and see the
tango I question whether he would
withhold public condemnation. Dance
Inspection grows out of firm convic
ton that our social nature customs
demand it, and yet no other form ,oi
amusement brings into such close
and intimate relation members of the
opposite sexes And innocent, un.
suspecting girls and women are often
placed at disadvantage by design
ing men.
All rowdy and unsightly dances
| against which culture and refined
taste rebel and which, notwithstand
ing their odious source and nature
bob up occasionally and thrive in ar
atmosphere such as one might sup
pose would give it death blow, fint
=Etheir way into respectable society
through one and the same medium
the dashing rip-snorting member OF
the Smart set" There are members
of this class in society who fancy
themselves so we'll established in
the accredited social leadership as tc
render quite unnecessary any caution
as to their public on private conduct
that only sanction and approva
awaits their every move. To create
new Stunts and sensations is theil
chief office in life. These dashing
leaders and their ever .obedien' fol
lowers are responsible for the tango
land other whimsical dances creeping
into and becoming immensely popu
lar among the very element of soci
ETY. that wants to be regarded as 81
mon pure, Is it right or consistent
ard, most important of all, will 4
strengthen the influence of those who
stand for the best moral atmosphere
In community to set such an exam
pie? The tango is not popular will
dance mas ers. Those who are dane
ing it in their halls have yielded re
luctantly to the public demands ant
tie demands have come. strange as /
may seem, from the leaders and prom
inent persons in society. The dane,
requires too much supervision an,
close attention to ever become popu
lar with dance masters.
R. e. LEE BAILEY.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

The Progress Study Club met at
2116 Woodland avenue with Miss
Frances Hayes as hostess. The Cur.
rent Events were led by Mrs. Jessie
Novel. We then listened to a lecture
on Marriage and Divorce" by At.
torney w. c. Hueston. Mr.. Hueston
explained in clear and concise man
ner the causes and effects which
lead to the divorce courts which
caused the ladies to ask many ques-
tion, which he readily answered. Mr..
Hueston is a brilliant young man
and the club wishes for him unbound
ed success. We adjourned to meet at
ZIG Woodland avenue with Mrs. P.
M. Dabney as hostess. Hon. N. C.
Crews will address the ladies Jan.
27
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

that prince of evangelists, Rev.
Joe P. Howard, who breaches with
power and understanding and the in
dications are that Allen is witnessing
the greatest revival in the history of
the church. Last Sunday both audi
torium and balcony were crowded to
their capacity and the indications are
that the annex will be brought into
use for next Sundays services. Surely
Dr. Thomas fame has spread abroad.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

Thomas was a valuable servant and
his owner refused the extraordinary
offer of $4,000 for him and his wife
but God took up the bargain before
it was completed and laid the hand
of freedom upon him and his race.
He says, II can yet hear the prayers
and the shouts of joy of the liberated
slaves as they sang, Thank God AL
mighty, we are free at last" Brother
Scott joined the Church in Texas In
1864 and for fifty years has been a
consistent Christian. Mrs. Scott be
came a member of the Church in In.
dependence, Mo-, in 1875 and ON De
cember 2S she was eighty-three years
of age. In Independence Brother
Scott gained permission to use the
white Church to carry on a revival
where he was baptized by Rev. Edw,
Doane and after that, little German
Church was rented and Thomas and
the Baptist minister often preached
together from the same pulpit and
this continued until the little congre-
cation became able to build a Church
themselves. Rev. William Ousley was
the first pastor and Brother Scott
was ordained a local preacher and
often filled the pulpit at Independ-
ence. Quindarco, Holden. Warrens-
burg and surrounding towns. The
officers of Allen Chapel should ar.
range a testimonial shower for this
grand old couple who are left alone
without children or relatives and
there are hundreds in this city who
would cheerfully contribute to make
pleasant and bright the closing days
of this loyable old couple.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24
MASONIC.

The brother who occupies the posi-
tion of master in his lodge should
never lose sight of the weight of his
sponsibilities. He is not presiding
over an ordinary secret society. He
Is the exalted teacher in a craft as
old as the history of man. He SHOULD
not be content with merely going
through the simple routine of meet
ings, paying dues and benefits.
These are wholly apart from the real
tenetS of Masonry. The master must
be a teacher of the fine system of
ethics which the rites hold forth and
which are as enduring as time itself
He must be capable of appreciating
the beauties of those immortal allie
gories first, then he must inspire
that appreciation in others.
In this way he keeps the fires of
real Masonry alive and contributes
real work to the higher moral and
social uplift' of the brethren.
He must be an example in all
things. If he is not, he is not a real
master and his tenure of office is
nothing short of an imposition. 1t
is not the works of the grand Off
cefs which glorify the craft. 1t is
the work of the man who stands
face to face with the brethren and
talks with them heart to heart.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24
PLEASANT HIII MO.

Phoebe Ann Court No. eS, of this
city held Memorial SERVICES at their
hall Sunday tht 18th in honor of the
Vice Grand Matron, Sister Sarah j.
Anderson who departed this life De.
cember 17th in Mobile, Ala. She will
be greatly missed when We meet al
Lexington. The hall was draped in
mourning and each Heroine of Jerico
wore % badge Of mourning. The pro
gram was grand and very sad.