08/18/1898: Harvest Home Dinner at A. M. E. Church

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NP.0745

Collection

Newspaper Articles

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Description

A grand affair to be given by the members and friends of the church, with plenty of refreshments on the grounds for colored and white people who favor us with their presence. We have secured the services of Prof. W. T. Vernon, principal of Quindaro College, Kansas, to speak to us. Other speakers will also also be present. Music will be furnished by the colored band of Platte City. Speaking outdoors under the arbor. Two prizes will be contested for by 3 ladies and 2 gentlemen. Dinner 25¢. Refreshments at night. Admission 10¢. Everybody invited. By order of the Committee, J. W. Lewis, Pastor

Date(s) of Creation

8/18/1898

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Other Names

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Free Blacks

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Unidentified Free Blacks

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Platte County Argus (Weston, MO, 1897-1929): 08/18/1898, p. 4

Copyright

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Research Notes

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Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/6/2026

General Notes

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Platte City, Missouri

Note

1898.08.18 Harvest Dinner Platte_County_Argus_1898_08_18_4.pdf

Note

BAAC workbook: 1839-(open) Newspaper Articles CatalogIt version.xlsx [Newspapers begun 04.16.26]

Create Date

September 2, 2026

Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

08/18/1898: Harvest Home Dinner at A. M. E. Church