Varmer Robbed North Side Farmer by Notorious Negro Joint
The Sedalia city police have pursued a bold theft, accusing Maggie Simms of luring Car Anderson a fifty plus farmer from his home to a den near Main Street. He yielded $150 in greenbacks after entering the Old Wine Hall, but his money vanished during a scuffle when Simms allegedly restrained him and fled. A warrant was issued for Simms with a $500 bond, to be heard by Judge Long. The narrative includes unrelated anecdotes about mortgage mischief and financial trickery involving Joe and Ben.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Simms
Sedalia
Main
Ge Streets
Maggies
Gallie
Anderson
Baley
Westcher
Judge Kinsey
Arson
Anson
Joe
Ben
Jack
Jimson Weed Ranch
Isouri Valley League Schedule Proposed for Sedalia Team
Manager Roe received a proposed league schedule from Isouri Valley League president D. M. Shively. Sedalia opens at Jefferson City May 10 12 then hosts Jefferson City May 14 15, meets Joplin May 17 18 19, visits Joplin and Coffeyville, returns to play at Fort Scott on Decoration Day, with Nevada possibly hosting Labor Day. Each team plays ten home and ten road Sundays. season spans 120 games.
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Uwue
Fort Scott
Sedalia -1
Jefferson City
Ty Joplin
Joplin
Coffeyville
Missouri Points' Compiler Recalls A Farm Note Case
Judge Penngill of Memphis recalls a debt case in Scotland county. Ben Brown and a West acquaintance sought security for a $100 note from a farmer. Joe visited the borrower's farm and selected a Holstein bull as collateral, securing the note.
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Ben Brown
Penngill
Memphis
Scotland County
Republican
Jacan
Joe
Collectors Organize in Missouri County Association Formed
The County Collector's Association of Missouri organized in St. Louis. Temporary chairman was Tuttle, temporary secretary Markell. Committees on rules and credentials named with county officials. Permanent officers elected: President Tuttle, Vice President Young, Secretary Markell, Treasurer Karrenbock. Next meeting planned for Jefferson City in November. A trolley ride followed to fair grounds with Aug Gast Bank Note hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
St. Louis
E. Esten
Perry County
W. B. Markell
Marion County
G. E. Walters
Atchison County
J. A. Tuttle
R. A. Young
H. W. Karrenbock
St. Louis County
Crow
Jefferson City
Aug. Gast Bank Note and Lithograph Company
Central Missouri Log Rolling Meet Sets Prizes at Jefferson City
The Central Missouri Log Rolling Association plans the August 28 meeting in Jefferson City with prizes for log rolling and tug of war. Forester drills bands and best parade entries earn awards, with two teams minimum per event and a special prize open to any statewide Forester drill team.
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Jefferson City
Central Missouri
Modern
Woodmen of America
Southwest Missouri Association
Sedalia
Jefferson City Tribune
Central Missouri Log Rolling Association
Madison House
Painter Survives 70-Foot Fall Into Shallow Pond
Morristown New Jersey April 8. John Morely a painter fell seventy feet from a scaffold into a pond. Water was only ten feet deep but broke the fall and it is believed he will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morristown
N. J
John Morely
Moreley
Supreme Court to Hear Washington Merger Case Monday
Washington moves to take jurisdiction in the Northern Pacific and Great Northern merger. The action seeks court review of merger implications. The case prompts questions about federal authority and railroad consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Supreme Court
State of Washington
Mayor Orders Raid on Jefferson City Vice Dens
Mayor Shoup instructs the marshal to raid and clear out dens of vice in Jefferson City, aiming to curb alleged notoriety and restore order in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Smallpox Noted Across Miller County by Colorado Line
The State Board of Health will be alerted to the spread of smallpox in Miller county along the Colorado railroad, per the Jefferson City Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Miller County
Colorado
Jefferson City
Thanking Neighbors for Kindness in Sickness and Death
Frank Walbridge expresses gratitude through the Sentinel for neighbors and friends and honors the Lady Maccabees for their prompt help during his wife’s illness and death. He extends blessings and appreciation to all who offered sympathy and love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Alo
Lady Maccabees
Negro Lawyer Argues Death Case in Supreme Court
Louis C. Jones, a negro lawyer, arrives in St. Louis to argue for Henry Wilson and Dunn, sentenced to death for murder. Jones is noted as the first negro attorney to appear before the Supreme Court in a long time, with the case reported by the Jefferson City Tribune of St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis C. Jones
Henry Wilson
Dunn
St. Louis
Jefferson City Tribune
Jones
Supreme Court
A Suit for Divorce Filed by Anna Fox
Anna Fox hires R A Higdon to sue Thomas Fox for divorce near Dresden. She says he deserted her and failed to provide, seeks custody of daughter Mary M aged twelve, while son Virgil aged seventeen remains with his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Fox
R. A. Higdon
Thomas Fox
Dresden
State Pair Notes At State Fair Grounds Schedule
Shade trees set out at the state fair grounds with over 1000 trees planted and 200 taken from the native forest. Concessions bids invited by T W Bast for score cards refreshments cigar stands shows and exhibits. The fair runs six days September 18 to 23 with daily races and a one fare rail pass for week long attendance. Speed and running race programs listed with purses and distances. Wittman suspects two robbers behind recent city hold ups. police chief commends officers Mulcahy and Peters for arrest in central San Francisco debriefing notes.
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T. W. Bast
Grand Officers Banquet Planned By Royal Arcanum
Council No. 1239 will host a banquet on April 22 with grand lodge officers arriving from St. Louis. A fine program is promised. At last night’s meeting applications from Charles Alcorn A M Cramer Chas B Lyon and Foster Trader were received.
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Royal Arcanum
Grand Lodge
St. Louis
Charles Alcorn
A. M. Cramer
Chas. B. Lyon
Foster Trader
Steele's Handsome Majority in Kansas City Election
A telegram to Hon. W. D. Steele reports Baylis Steele winning a Kansas City upper house seat by over 1400. Reed's mayoral majority is said to exceed 1900, per the telegram.
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Kansas City
Reed
Salmon Marquis Tie The Knot In City Ceremony
The marriage of Mr. Dave Salmon of Florence Colorado and Miss Lillian Marquis of this city was solemnized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Salmon
Florence
Colo
Lillian Marquis
City
Illustrated Lecture At Broadway Presbyterian Church
Rev Dill Wynn Hazlett will present an illustrated talk using 125 pictures shown by the Alethoscope. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. The lecture promises an intellectual treat and engaging delivery from a cultured speaker.
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Broadway Presbyterian Church
Dillwynn M. Hazlett
Dren
Rev. Hazlett
Sedalian Hero George Mulcahy Receives San Francisco Praise
George F. Mulcahy formerly of Sedalia and now a member of the San Francisco police helped capture two desperate criminals. The San Francisco Call published his picture and details of the arrest, noting the commendation from the police chief for Mulcahy and partner Cleveland Peters.
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Ber
San Francisco
George F. Mulcahy
Cleveland Peters
Wealthy Philadelphian Colonel McKee Dies at 81
Colonel John McKee, described as the wealthiest Black man in Philadelphia, has died. His estate is valued around one and a half million dollars, with a past large landholding and a Philadelphia restaurant he owned in 1866 before retirement into real estate. He was 81.
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Philadelphia
John McKee
Farewell Party For Mueller Couple Before Move
Mr and Mrs Joseph Mueller were surprised with a farewell party Monday at their home 243 North Summit street before moving to Jefferson City. Tuesday afternoon the Catholic Knights and Ladies of America visited Mrs Mueller and hosted a pleasant party.
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Joseph Mueller
North Summit Street
Jefferson City
Catholic Knights and Ladies of America
Mueller
Trader Stanley Nuptials at Calvary Episcopal Church
The marriage of George Trader and Laura Stanley was solemnized at Calvary Episcopal Church last evening by Rev. Dr. Allan. Green and white decorations with smilax and roses framed the ceremony. The bride wore white crepe de chine with lace, a veil, and carried a bouquet. maid of honor Lelia Christopher and bridesmaids Clara Trader Ada Stanley wore white. Guests included Mrs. Stanley C. B. Trader and others from Kansas City and Knob Noster.
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Florence
Colo
George Trader
Laura Stanley
Calvary Episcopal Church
Allan
Lelia Christopher
Bride
Clara Trader
Ladies Wists on Household Etiquette with Servants
Agnes Bailey Ormsbee writes in the April Woman's Home Companion about family dynamics with children and servants. She argues children should be polite, parents must set a civil example, and households should minimize servant friction by preventing rude behavior and kitchen disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Bailey Ormsbee
The
April Woman's Home Companion
J. W. Burress Joins Famous Clothing Store
Former city police judge J. W. Burress accepts a post with the Famous clothing store now in new quarters at the northeast corner of Ohio and Second streets, previously Bank of Commerce space. He invites friends to visit.
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J. W. Burress
Ohio and
Second Streets
Bank of Commerce
Judge Burress
Dow Drug Company Ad Urges Quick Call for Right Item
An old advertisement promotes Dow Drug Company as the quick source for the right drug with two phone numbers, urging readers to call when in haste for prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow Drug Company
Spring and Summer Clothes Laundered at Longan's
A brief notice highlights Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry offering laundry services for spring and summer garments with professional cleaning and care.
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Longan
Sedalia
Mrs J L Rogers Ill On Sick List
Mrs J L Rogers is listed as ill in the social notes section, with no further details about her condition or treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Rogers
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Ers
Joe Dillard
Roe
D. M. Shively
Wat Scott
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Nevada
Cer
Missouri Points
Kansas City Journal
Pettis County
the County Collector's Association
the Globe-Democrat
Mr. Tuttle
Porary
Palmyra
R. A
LG Rollers
Central Missouri Association of Modern Woodmen
Forester
Thern
New York
Holland Society
Montague White
Neighborhood News
Shoup
Frank Walbridge
Hammond
Allison
Steele
W. D. Steele
Baylis Steele
Salmon-Marquis
Jerusalem
Rev
Sedalian
Firm
Kroenecke & Cordes
Mem
San Francisco Call Pub
Lished
Stanley
Ada Stanley
Mrs. Stanley
C. B. Trader
B. C. Christopher
Gamble
William N. Trible
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