Case of William Griggs sparks injunction suit and threats
William Griggs, after being notified his services were terminated by Missouri Pacific, announces an injunction to protect wages and plans personal damages and possible criminal action against E. C. White. White says Griggs ignored garnishment agreements and invoked bankrupt law, leading to disputes over debt and job loss.
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William Griggs
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Bowron and Couey
E. C. White
Griggs
White
Mr. Griggs
Editor’s Son Injured In Fall At School. Judge Grants Continuance
The young son of Editor August Schneider suffered a serious fall last week nearly biting his tongue. He can attend school though tongue remains sore. Lem Jennings, charged with assaulting Jasper Thatcher, received a continuance until 9 a m tomorrow after a Tuesday night opera house fight left Thatcher with a bandaged head.
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August Schneider
Lem Jennings
Jasper Thatcher
Opera House
Thatcher
Inheritance Tax Passes Senate 5 Percent Rate Set
Jefferson City report: Missouri senate approved the Barnett inheritance tax bill by a 30 to 3 vote, sending it to the governor for quick signing. The 5 percent levy applies to inheritances and bequests to non exempt relatives and direct descendants, funding the state university. Also notices seeking a cook position and a Bard's silver polish ad are mentioned.
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The
Sentinel
Jefferson Cuy
Senate
House
Brady Family to Face Judge Burr After Neighborhood Altercation
The Brady and Wiley families, north of Smithton, are due to be arraigned before Judge Burr on Saturday over a quarrel that left Brady battered and his wife and children involved in the ensuing home visit to Wiley. The report also notes a wedding ceremony for Mamie Thornton and Matthew D. Wilson, held yesterday in a family parlor with traditional motifs and singing.
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Burr
Brady
Wiley
Smithton
Frank Martin
Missouri Pacific
Seniors Lose Bid for Opera House Class Day
A committee of high school seniors asked to stage their class day exercises in the opera house but failed to obtain consent. likely no exercises this year. Sophomores appointed Ed Smith Reuben Gentry George Anamosa Tita McDougall and Mabel Hain to plan decorations in orange and black for their half of the event. An advertisement notes expert stone cutting by A F Mason at 525 East Fourth Street.
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Opera House
Ed Smith
Reuben Gentry
George Anamosa
Tita McDougall
Mabel Hain
Court Seeks Answers From Them
The statement indicates a judge or legal authority pressing the subjects to respond in court. Details on parties, charges, or context are not provided in the fragment.
Society Notes Highlight Local Weddings and Visits
Mrs George Brill and Miss Edith Brill of New Franklin attended the Sider last night. Dr Broadwick of Columbia arrives tomorrow to join the ball and visit Mr Joe Hoffman. Miss Edna Doty to wed Mr Nelson next month. Manhattan dancing club enjoyed Gregg's hall with about twenty five couples. Mrs William E Bartle Jr of Sedalia visited her mother Mrs James McGrew Friday. Mrs Jane Wilson of Sedalia attended her nephew Dr M D Wilson marriage. Mrs J R Barrett of Sedalia is here this week for the wedding. Wilson-Chew wedding noted with quiet ceremony and generous gifts. Dr and Mrs Wilson left on the 5:20 train for a bridal trip west and will be At Home at the residence of Mr and Mrs Upton Wilson. The bride is well known in Sedalia with many friends offering best wishes.
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Chas. van Antwerp
East Main Street
E. W. Stevens
Boonville
Wingfield
Fayette
Arthur Lee
St. Louis
C. Y. Lawrence
A. S. McGowan
Eleventh and
Ohio Streets
East Broadway
Insane Asylum
Nevada
Katy
Green Ridge
H. Gustafenson
Central Life Insurance Company
Sedalia
Mary Winsor
B. V. Alton
Matthew D. Wilson
Mamie Thornton
Francis T
Mary Willie Chew
Minnie Neale
W. K. Stanard
Jesse G. Crenshaw
Mary Winsor Silver
Francis T. Chew
Manhattan Dancing Club
Gregg’s Hall
William E. Bartle, Jr
James C. McGrew
Jane Wilson
M. D. Wilson
J. R. Barrett
Lexington
Ews
Lexington News
Rev J E Seibert to Attend Synod in Pennsylvania
The Rev J E Seibert will depart early next month for an extended visit in Pennsylvania and will attend the general synod at York as a delegate representing the Kansas synod.
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J. E. Seibert
Pennsylvania
General Synod
York
Kansas Synod
City Council to Hold Evening Adjourned Session
The city council meets in adjourned session this evening for its final business meeting. A large amount of business is expected to be transacted.
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Counciil
Velvet Edge Collars iCome from Bowman and Dorn Laundry
A brief item notes Velvet Edge collars produced by Bowman and Dorn Laundry. The notice lists the item as a product line associated with the local laundry business and hints at its availability through the Bowman and Dorn establishment.
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Bowman & Dorn Laundry
Cannon's Grand Centrals to Bow With Dr. Moore as Manager
Local meeting draws crowd as a capable amateur baseball team emerges. J. M. Cannon offers uniforms hats and gloves for Cannon's Grand Centrals with Dr E L Moore taking management and arranging games. Players include R M Johns Edgar Scheiner Percy Green Eldred Harrison James Quinn Bob Swearengen Will Weise among others. No Sunday games scheduled.
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J. M. Cannon
Grand Central
Cannon
Grand Centrals
E. L. Moore
R. M. Johns
Edgar Scheiner
Percy Green
Eldred Harrison
James Quinn
Bob
Harry Swearengen
Will Weise
Miss Etta Wilson Shoots Self After Love Disappointment
Etta Wilson aged 20 daughter of County Judge W M Wilson shot herself with a shotgun at her father's home seven miles southwest of Clinton Missouri. She left a note saying she was disappointed in love and did not care to live any longer.
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Clinton, Mo
Etta Wilson
W. M. Wilson
Clinton
Carpenter Alexander Smith Dies in 60 Foot Fall at St Louis Depot
Alexander Smith a 45 year old carpenter from Buckland Missouri fell through a skylight while installing glass at the Missouri Kansas and Texas freight depot in St Louis. He landed on a freight car and died from severe head injuries and multiple fractures.
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Missouri, Kansas and Texas
St. Louis
Alexander Smith
Buckland
Real Estate Man Injured in Ohio and Second Runaway
N. F. Ebersole sustained bruises after a runaway at the intersection of Ohio and Second. A cart was smashed in the incident reported today.
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N. F. Ebersole
Ohio
Go With Best Wishes Mr and Mrs C W Daniels
Mr and Mrs C W Daniels send best wishes as they begin a new chapter together. The note expresses gratitude and goodwill for friends and relatives during this transition.
Couple Moves to Colorado Home for Health
Mr and Mrs Daniels plan tomorrow to relocate to Puzzler Colorado for recovery. Mrs Daniels has been ill but is improved and both believe the western climate will restore their health in their future home.
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Colorado
Sentinel Buys New Paper Car for May First Arrival
The Sentinel plans a fresh paper car to arrive by May first. Competent judges with access to all three local papers say the Sentinel has the largest bona fide subscriber list in centre Missouri. The pressroom is open to visitors and advertisers are invited to judge value for money.
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Sentinel
The
Centre Missouri
Sentienl
Parchment Records Gen Thom son Campaigns Under Scott
Mentor Bouldin found an aged parchment written by Gen David Thom son, grandfather of David W. Thom son. It lists campaigns from 1793 with Gen Winfield Scott, 1811 colonel in the 12th, 1813 mounted campaign near River Thames, and 1814 Kentucky militia command. The yellowed paper is prized by its owner.
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Mentor Bouldin
David Thomson
David W. Thom
Winfield Scott
River Thames
Canada
Louisiana County
Kentucky
Scott
Bank of Commerce Posts Excellent Showing in Sentinel
The Bank of Commerce releases its official statement in today’s Sentinel claiming one of Missouri’s most popular and prosperous institutions has an excellent showing.
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Bank of Commerce
Missouri
Colcords Lecture Draws Interest at First M E Church
Mr. Samuel Colcord speaks this evening at the First M E Church delivering a reply to Lagorsoll. The lecture has attracted much interest from local listeners eager to hear the discourse.
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M. E.church
Samuel Colcord
Lagersoll
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Judge Burr
Malolos
Aguinaldo
A. F. Mason
East Fourth Street
George Brill
Edith Brill
New Franklin
Dr. Broadwick
Columbia
Joe Hoffman
Edna Doty
Chas Doty
Nelson
Root
Mrs. C. W. Daniels
Colccord
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