03 Apr 1899
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1899
Page
1
Boonville Mo April 3 Kemper academy military school faced a novel strike as seniors refused to enforce a rule that made graduating students act as spies over undergraduates. After expulsions and public concern lawyers and Judge Williams mediated a settlement favorable to students ending the dispute.
A political appeal urges Pettis county voters to back the most qualified candidate for county superintendent, contrasting Geo. W. Driskell with John R. Scotten. The speaker accuses Driskell of political manipulation, two-term history, and alleged self serving reform claims while defending reform values and party loyalty.
Joplin Missouri April 3 output of the mining district climbs with rising zinc ore prices and strong sales. Last week’s total 25286 dollars, up 141639 dollars from 1898, and officials predict annual output may reach 10 to 12 million dollars with camps busy and unsold ore scarce.
A prominent Indiana pleasure party traveling home from Mexico suffers a sudden tragedy when Mrs. W. D. Owen dies of paralysis on the Iron Mountain line near St. Louis Missouri. The report notes the somber event amid other Easter church services and community notices.
The church reported over 3000 dollars raised yesterday in a celebration combining Easter worship with a fundraising drive. Members gathered at First Christian to support mission work and parish programs.
Springfield April 3 James M Kirby liquor king of the Ozarks was rearrested on a new murder in the second degree indictment after a nolle prosequi on first degree charges. He posted a large bond. mining lore notes zinc and copper properties predominate in the area.
The city council will hold a brief meeting this evening and adjourn until Wednesday evening to continue unfinished business. The purchase of a rock crusher is on the agenda with a cheap second crusher offer from a Lexington seller.
While returning from Mexico, Mrs. Owen cried paralysis as she fell ill in a Texarkana coach. Judge Wiley and others arranged medical aid and telegraphed for a physician. In Little Rock the doctor tried for three hours to revive her, but she died at nine o clock surrounded by mourners.
Sedalia Rebekah lodge No 260 invites members to the instituting of Loyal Rebekah lodge tomorrow at 7 30 o clock at Odd Fellows hall. After the instituting a supper will be served and Neapolis lodge is invited as well. The COMMITTEE.
Sedalia Missouri conductor J Sheer reports his young daughter was severely ill with croup. After doctors failed to help, the child’s life was saved by using One Minute Cough Cure.
James M. Blank married in Justice of the Peace Walker’s private office on a Saturday afternoon. He quips it might be an April Fools’ Day surprise and ponders public reaction to the untimely nuptials.
The son of Officer Boullt lost four teeth and had his lips cut in a backyard war drama. A companion played the Spanish forces and was defeated by a blow from a toy gun during the staged conflict.
An old pharmaceutical ad promotes No-To-Bac as a tobacco habit cure. It claims to make weak men strong and blood pure, priced at fifty cents for a 60c.81 packaging, and notes availability at all druggists.
The Rev. A. C. Wright, brother of Banker F. L. Wright of Smithton, reports poor health after years in China. He sailed from Shanghai on March 25, via Japan and Hawaii, and expects to reach San Francisco in May. He will spend several months in California before returning home.
An advertising note promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for constipation with prices 10c and 25c. It promises a refund from druggists if the product fails.
The funeral of Mrs. Martha Helvey was held from the house at Seventh Street. The notice records the service details and location, indicating a family or community observance following her passing.
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