Election yields a balanced council with party parity
Two councilmen elected by each party, producing a tie in representation. The result maintains political balance with equal urban and rural districts preserved.
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1899
Page
1
Quiet historic city election yields clear Republican and Democratic wins
Dean and Ethridge win in their wards while Porter secures the mayoral seat. Reilley loses to Myers. Driskell tops Scotten for county school commissioner by nearly three hundred votes. Independent colored candidate garners stronger-than-expected support amid overall voter apathy. Sedalia results shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Reilley
Myers
Ethridge
Dean
Driskell
Scotten
Sedalia
Local officials listed for city governance and roles
G. Taylor police judge J. C. Winkler collector C. C. Hayes marshal J. T. Baker aldermen William Shoemaker T. J. Summers school directors S. Colvin A. M. Craig listed among city authorities in a formal roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Taylor
J. C. Winkler
C. C. Hayes
J. T. Baker
William Shoemaker
T. J. Summers
S. Colvin
A. M. Craig
Democratic Aldermen Elected. School Building Plan Defeated
Marshall Missouri on April 5 reports three Democratic aldermen were elected while the proposal to erect another public school building was defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall, Mo
Montrose Nonpartisan Election Yields Two Councilmen
Montrose Missouri on April 5 reports the election conducted without party lines with John Anderson and A. B. Debbold chosen as councilmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrose
John Anderson
A. B. Debbold
Houstonia Elects Entire Democratic Ticket
In Houstonia the full democratic slate won the election. The school commissioner race saw Driskell secure 19 votes to Scotten's 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houstonia
Driskell
Scotten
New Franklin Officials Elect Mayors and Directors
New Franklin Missouri residents chose J. M Settle as mayor Will Long as marshal W. W. Carpenter as collector and J. B. Frost with Virgil Davis as school directors in the April 5 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Franklin
J. M Settle
Will Long
W. W. Carpenter
J. B. Frost
Virgil Davis
Local votes split in Hughesville Lamonte Green Ridge
In Hughesville Scotten 9 and Driskell 3. At Lamonte Driskell 69 and Scotten 32. City ticket split with one Republican and one Democrat chosen. At Green Ridge Driskell 50 and Scotten 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughesville
Scotten
Driskell
Lamonte
Green Ridge
Georgetown voters approve union high school plan
A vote in Georgetown Tuesday carried the union high school proposition 40 to 17 with other districts not yet reporting. Four candidates sought school director. Still and Everhart elected with votes of 34 and 0. The tax levy increase passed 37 to 13. For school commissioner, Driskell received 36 votes and Scotten 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Castle
Still
Hughes
Everhart
Swhile Castle
Driskell
Scotten
One Ticket in the Field in Knob Noster Election
Knob Noster Missouri voters elected the sole citizens ticket in the April 5 contest. The ticket names mayor and council members with J as the elected mayor. The report notes this is the only slate presented in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knob Noster
Citizens
Mayor
Warrensburg Election Returns Honor Democrats and Republicans
In Warrensburg Missouri on April 5 the Democratic slate won mayoral and council seats. Gottlieb Temple was elected marshal by 85 votes and George Davenport councilman by 42. Republican John H. Wilson won the mayoralty by 56 votes and secured council seats in the First Second and Fourth wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrensburg
Gottlieb Temple
George Davenport
John H. Wilson
Grand Jury Returns True Bills Against Rhine and Drayer
Grand jury adjourned after returning over twenty indictments in a day and a half. Rhine pleaded guilty to selling Pauper Hinkley’s body, fined $50 plus costs. Drayer indicted for obtaining money. Shields waived arraignment and pleaded not guilty to unspecified charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Rhine
Lizzie Butterfield
L. M. Shields
Katy
Mr. Shields
G. W. Barnett
Rhine
Steele
Odessa Aldermen Decided in Four Wards
Results show J. K. Pearcy won in the First ward F. D. Castle in the Second ward and G. B Thacher in the Third ward Elected school directors were LE Wagoner and A W Stephers A notably larger vote total was polled this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
J. K. Pearcy
F. D. Castle
G. B Thacher
LE Wagoner
A. W. Stephers
Windsor elects city officials in April vote
Democrats in Windsor Missouri chose George B. Sturgis as mayor G P Foster as collector W J Douglas as assessor and J D Melvin C F Davis and James Geiser as aldermen in the April election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
George B. Sturgis
G. P. Foster
W. J. Douglas
J. D. Melvin
C. F. Davis
James Geiser
Widow Clara Sparks a Rapid Marriage Amid Divorce Controversy
Clara, after a quick divorce, marries J W Bailey with license and magistrate present, all within fifteen minutes. Judge Graves annuls the divorce following the fast marriage. The public questions Clara's true status and name, unsure if she is wife, widow, or bigamist, and whether her surname is Triplett Sheeks or Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bailey
Recorder’s Office
Miss Sheeks
Clara
Triplett
Sheeks
Bailey
Train robbers brought into court and indicted
At 2 o clock this afternoon Stubble field and West were brought into court and served with copies of the indictment. L. E. Hindman was presented with a copy of the indictment against him for killing Engineer Strand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stubblefield and West
L. E. Hindman
Engineer Strand
James Anderson Pleads Not Guilty in Burglary Case
James Anderson pleaded not guilty this afternoon to charges of burglary and larceny and his case was continued for further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Anderson
Freshmen and Sophomores contest plans at high school
The high school outlines the first annual Freshmen Sophomore contest for April 21 with senior class events debated for location. Miss Flora Glenn class historian, Miss May Ramsey class prophet, Floyd Yuley adviser, and Miss Lillian Pearson poetess lead a program including a frog scene chorus and a grand opera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Opera House
Wilson
Flora Glenn
May Ramsey
Floyd Yuley
Floyd
Lillian Pearson
Bryan to Missourians Will Address the Legislature
Gov. Stephens announces Col. W J Bryan will be in Jefferson City to address the legislature on Friday or Saturday. The visit is a special assignment reported from April 5 in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell Griggs
Harry Wells
Ron McDougall
Geo. Anamosa
Blythe Minnier
Ernest Davis
Mary Russel
Helen Demuth
Mabel Bolton
Margaret Ayres
Edd Smith
Emma Landmann
Everett Pirkey
Alyse Gorrell
Eula Baker
Jennie Morey
Maude Hunicke
Howard Bradley
Paul Spicer
Mattie Swartz
Lee Wilson
Mae Satterwhite
Katie Frazier
Nora Ragsdale
John Letts
Titi McDougall
Maude Huff
Jefferson City
Gov. Stephens
Col
W.J. Bryan
Republicans Elect City Marshal and School Officials
J. F. Wall, school director. The Republicans elected W. O. Saurbaugh city marshal, W. M. Sommerfield alderman, and L. Jennings school director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Wall
W. O. Saurbaugh
W. M. Sommerfield
L. Jennings
Clinton Democrats Sweep Local Elections
Clinton Missouri April 5 For the first time the democrats made a clean sweep electing G W Perry police judge and four councilmen M C Land W H Shacklefrd James Bleksmore and J T Dunn all prominent businessmen The present council is tied and the next council will be six democrats to two republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
G. W. Perry
M. C. Land
W. H. Shacklefrd
James Bleksmore
J. T. Dunn
Versailles Elects City Officials and Passes School Tax
In Versailles Missouri on April 5 the citizens ticket defeated an independent slate by margins from 36 to 188. Winners include Mayor William Forman Police Judge William S Gibbs Marshal William H Kavanaugh and Aldermen L L Jobe and J W Johnson. The school tax increase proposition carried to the constitutional limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
Citizens
William Forman
William S. Gibbs
William H. Kavanaugh
L. L Jobe
J. W. Johnson
Driskell Reelected County Superintendent by Large Margin
Returns today show Prof. Driskell reelected county superintendent by a handsome majority. Full returns will not be known for several days. J. Sheer of Sedalia shares that his young daughter, seriously ill with croup, was saved after using One Minute Cough Cure when physicians failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driskell
J. Sheer
Sedalia
Clara Sheeks Wins Decree in Osceola Matrimonial Case
In Osceola, Clara Triplett seeks separation amid a tangled matrimonial dispute. Judge Jayce grants the decree, restores her maiden name Clara Sheeks, though the case faces ongoing litigation over the broader issues of the relationship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Osceola
Clara Triplett
Jayce
Clara Sheeks
Legislative Reception Delayed Until Arrival
A report notes that a legislator’s reception will be postponed to a future day or Saturday to accommodate his arrival and address the legislature.
No Extra Session of Assembly Declared
Jefferson City, April 5. Governor Stephens says a conspiracy by certain Republicans and pliable Democrats aims to block revenue legislation and revision of statutes to force an extra session. He asserts there will be no extra session if he can prevent it and urges taxpayers to back him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
Jefferson City
Stephens
Missouri
Plans for Pacific bar and lunch counter improvements
George Fisher and E G Cassidy owners plan extensive work at the Pacific bar and lunch counter at Main and Osage. New fronts at Main Street and north end facing the union depot will be installed, with flooring and a remodeled refurnished lunch room to modern standards. Work to begin soon as weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Bar
Main
Osage Streets
George Fisher
E. G. Cassidy
Main Street
Union Depot
Vandiver Kiss Inquiry At Chillicothe Home
The board of control of the International Home for Girls in Chillicothe Missouri met to probe reports that C Vandiver assistant superintendent kissed several inmates. Witnesses including officers and inmates testified that he had been in the habit of kissing the girls and Vandiver claimed it was a fatherly gesture. The probe ties to a legislature committee investigating the institution's management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Board of Control
The
International Home For Girls
C. Vandiver
Vandiver
Actio
Local Board Reelects Officers Amid Push for Full Probe
The probing committee sought a full investigation. W. Witten of Trenton was re-elected president and W. T. Cameron of Huntsville named treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Witten
Trenton
W. T. Cameron
Huntsville
California farmer Charles Spring dies in gunman act
Charles Spring, a well known young farmer living six miles southeast of California Missouri, died yesterday by self inflicted gunshot. A love affair is believed to have driven the rash act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Chas. Spring
Culprit Found In Jewelry Theft Case At Opera House Store
Oss Brice, colored, under indictment for robbing the opera house drug store, is alleged to have stolen Nellie Perkins jewelry weeks ago. He says he found the pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oss Brice
Opera House
Nellie Perkins
Boy Swallows Pills Threatening Health
The 6 year old son of Frank Hodges of East Boonville swallowed a box of pills this morning. Dr Heaton was summoned and administered antidotes. It is hoped the boy will pull through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hodges
East Boonville
Dr. Heaton
Society youths to dance at Liberty Park Thursday night
A number of society young people will hold a dance at Liberty Park on Thursday night as a social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Park
Alumni association plans reception for graduates
The High School Alumni association led by president Prof Irvin Rautenstrauch will host a reception for the graduating class. At Mrs R Hale’s West Fourth street home a Good Will club gathering with many friends was held Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School Alumni Association
Prof
Irvin Rautenstrauch
Good Will Club
R. Hale
West Fourth Street
Young Society Soiree at East Fifteenth Street Home
A large group of young society people gathered at the home of Mr. Walter D. Moore on East Fifteenth Street for an evening of dancing games and music ending at 11 o'clock with oyster refreshments. Attendees included Emma Hammon Susie Cobb Blanche Imhoff Mabel Smiley Ula Wise Myrtle Woodward Lettie Pearson May Bullock Anna Redding May Rafferty Willa Koock Margaret Cullinan and several men such as Willis Cobb Kemp Orrison Luther Wise Clyde Leiter Lester Birchfield Holmes Hall Wesley Michaels George Elliott Del C. Moore Amiel Clark Brown Harris J. D. Morrison and Chas Majors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter D. Moore
East Fifteenth Street
Emma Hammon
Susie Cobb
Blanche Imhoff
Mabel Smiley
Ula Wise
Myrtle Woodward
Lettie Pearson
May Bullock
Anna Redding
May Rafferty
Willa Koock
Margaret Cullinan
Messrs
Willis Cobb
Kemp Orrison
Luther Wise
Clyde Leiter
Lester Birchfield
Holmes Hall
Wesley Michaels
George Elliott
del C. Moore
Amiel Clark
Brown Harris
J. D. Morrison
Chas. Majors
Beardsley and Ames Tie The Knot In Sedalia Nuptials
At 2 pm at the bride’s North Prospect Street home Miss Ida Swarts Beardsley married Mr. Walter B. Ames of Boonville Missouri in a small family ceremony. The bride wore white mouseline despie over taffeta silk and was attended by relatives with gifts of silverware cut glass Battenburg lace and other tokens. Mr. Ames, a Boonville merchant, and Miss Beardsley, Sedalia’s favored young woman, will honeymoon then reside in Boonville after April 20th at the home of Mr and Mrs R E Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Prospect Street
Ida Swarts Beardsley
Walter B. Ames
Boonville
Mr. Ames
Sedalia
C. S. Beardsley
Sedalia Cash
R. E. Ames
Boonville, Mo
Family in Crisis as Infant Critically Ill
The infant child of Al Frick on West Fifth Street is reported critically ill with little hope for recovery. The mother has recently died. Brlliott and Hughes advertise housecleaning and general work at 600 North Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Frick
West Fifth Street
Brlliott & Hughes
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dean and Ethridge
Driskell _ Weewees
Driskell Sceotten
Fourth Ward
Dean Eeereees Dugan Driske
Grand Jury
Rhine and Drayer
Dr. W. N
Graham
Case
Bryan TO
Sentinel
Charles Spring
Gregg’s
Chas. Hartenbach
Ernest Brown
Gregg
Hartenbach
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