The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-12-16
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ucating our young folk. Dallas lost
rendered one of the most inspiring
programs last week that has ever
been attempted, every one enjoyed
it to the height of their ambition.
Mrs. Watkins is power in music
and education.
AmarilIo.-Mr. Lee Burks shot
himself accidently Saturday even
ing through the left arm, it was
not serious. He was able to read the
Express Sunday morning Mr.. Harvey
Williams is getting along nicely also
Mrs. Sam Goodwin and Mrs. Jake
Dixon, Amarillo has three awful
good preachers and am sure we as
race will follow their instructions.
Honey Grove.-The following
lodges held their election on their
first meeting in this month: Liberty
Grove No. 264S, G. U. o. of o. F.;
Noel Tatum, N. c.; Leon Yoakum,
v. G.: Sam Stell, p. N. G., Jessie
Walcott e. s.; Ivan Smith, P. S.;
A. ]. Perdure, W. t.; Jessie Bogans,
W. c.; /. j. Allen, N. F.; Edward
Walcott, P. N. F. Sam Lewis. War
den.
Free Will Lodge No. 96-K. of
p, A. ]. Perdure, G. c.; John
Brown, v. c.; l. ]. Allen, X. of R.
G. s.; w. H. Taylor, M. of F., Hor-
ace English, M. A.; Peter Galloway,
Prelate: T. A. Smith, M. of W., I. ].
Allen, representative to Grand Lodge.
Mrs. Annie Hall of Roxton is in
the city on business. Rev. L. p.
Prince, preached four nights last
week for the A. M. E. people. Rev.
]. p Lynn, left last week. Rev. J.
Williams preached at the Sth Street
Baptist church, Sunday at IL O'Clock
and at p. m. Collection $500.
Sunday school is still improving.
Teachers meeting was held at the
residence of Mrs. S. Moore. After
business refreshments were served
TO the delight Of all. News reached
us that the Rev. L. X. Williams OF
Chicago, ILL.,, a former Texan was
elected President of the National
Baptist Convention.
Weatherford-The Presiding Ell
der of the Fl Worth District held
first quarterly conference here. The
concert given by the choir was a
success. Brother Mitchell Rucker is
planning great program for Christ
mas eve. Mrs. A. d. Hutchinson re-
turned here Friday afternoon. Mr.
James Young has returned home
from Abilene. Tharh Chapter No
"a will give an entertainment on
the 26th inst The supper given by
the G. NJ e. people was success.
The Daughters of ST. Francis No.
III will give a feast on Christmas
night, Mrs Swami will pull off an
excellent play on the 21st inst Mr..
James Abanathy was one of the
leaders in singing Friday night. Pal
ace Rose No. IS will give an en-
tertainment at the Masonic hall. Miss
Lottie Bird will be home soon to
begin her rest room. Mrs. Harriette
Maxwell went to Mineral Wells last
week. Mrs. George Williams is very
sick at this writing at her home.
Cooper.--Sunday School was inter
esting Sunday. Rev. ]. v. Green was
at his post and preached to an ap-
preciative audience. Both day and
night. Mr.. G. Dean has returned
from Muskogee, Oklahoma, and re-
ports much success. Mr.. Leon Jones
and wife are smiles since they have
killed two large hogs weighing 800
pounds each. Mr.. Cunnie Franklin
gave his parents a pleasant surprise
by returning from Wichita Falls.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Will Har-
mon fine baby boy Mrs. Della
Williams is visiting in Terrell and
Elmo. Mrs. Mary Bonner is i'll at
this writing.
Mineola.--Sunday school was well
attended Sunday at the various
, churches. Mr.. Bud Hawkins returned
from Hawkins, Texas, last week.
!, Mr.. l.. Johnson returned from Dali
las, last week Sick list: Mrs. Mary
Petite, Mrs. Dotrie TAYLOR, Little
! Miss Helm Brooks and Mr.. George
Washington Miss Jimmie Lee
Crump of Forrest City, Arkansas,
, who has been visiting her grand
mother, Mrs. G. Spoon has returned
. to her home. Mr.. e. L. London and
Miss Fioy Love were married last
Saturday night. We wish for them
J much success.
I Palestine.-Services were good at
all the churches. FTiss Ellie May
field returned from Du Box. la,
a few days ago, where she was call
ed to the bedside of her sick father,
who has recovered. Mr.. and MI
Bryan Freeman are teaching at
Pilot Point, Texas. Mr.. John Mathis
has moved to Fort Worth to live
!. with his step, nildren. News reach
ed us that Mr. Sandy Ray has gone
into the minis erial work Miss Lena
Mae Finley returned from Dallas,
a few days ago, where she had been
! visiting her aunt and other relatives
! Mr.. A. T. Thorn pson received a tele-
gram on the 4th inst, bringing the
news of the death of his father
Rev. M. K. Thompson of Beaumont
/ He and Mrs. Thompson left Monday
night fur Crockett, Texas, where Rev
Thompson was laid to rest. Mrs
Mandy Porter died on the 4th inst,
body laid to rest Tuesday She
leaves husband and several chill
dren and grand children to mourn
her lost. Mrs. G. B. Henry made q
flying trip to Houston, last week
and while down there bought some
music for her piano. Mr.. G. G. Ken
nedy of Palestine. but now of Hous-
ton made flying trip here last
Tuesday and got one of our best
j flowers and carried her back to
Houston, Wednesday night in the
person Of Miss Ellie Mayfield. Rev
d. p. Swanson made them husband
and wife, 9Th inst, al $3.50 O'Clock
!, at the home of the hrida,s mnthar.