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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1902
Page
3
Five Galena men hired two miners to sink a sham shaft on the O Neill ground. The miners pocketed the money, leaving a false bottom and a two to three foot dirt cap as the real shaft remained hidden. The conmen fled with the ill gotten gains and powder funds.
A promotional notice touts B B B Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for blood and skin ailments promising free treatments to 10 000 households. It claims cures for ulcers eczema scrofula boils pimples rheumatism and even cancer with free medical advice until cured. It also mentions Lord Dunsmore and his travel writings and Christian Scientists in England.
Mrs Mary Haller of Mount Crawford Virginia says her son was saved from severe cramps by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy given after a diagnosis of no hope by a top physician. Three doses revived him and he recovered in twenty four hours. Remedy sold by all druggists.
Coroner McCluney says inquiries about the boy killed by a train near Dresden arrive almost daily. Yesterday he received a further alert as investigators pursue details of the tragedy and next steps in the case.
Aviewer urges patience for blood purification with Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, claiming gradual relief from debility weak nerves and indigestion. Mrs. N S Swinney of Princeton Missouri testifies she improved after two bottles and recommends the remedy available from all druggists.
Miss Mae Hawkins and Mrs C E Mess ERly announce club entertainment and travel rates to meetings in Kansas Indian Territory Oklahoma and Texas. One fare plus 2 00 round trip with dates in March April 1902 and other regional excursions to California Montana Utah and Washington. Dallas round trip 10 45. United Confederate Veterans annual reunion sales April 19 20 21 with 50 cent return ticket fee. Tickets valid to April 30 may extend to May 15 with liberal stopovers.
Webb City reports a $2000 sale of the Hudson tract forty acres to St. Louis capitalists. The deal indicates local land speculation and investment from the cap italists in the Hudson tract.
Advertisement for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets touted as the best physic and available for sale at all druggists.
Mail carriers in Custer Dewey and Washita counties Oklahoma have walked out seeking higher pay. Fifteen towns experience service disruption as routes are affected.
J. W. Burress, ex police judge, accepts a post with the Famous clothing store now in its new northeast corner location at Ohio and Second streets. He invites friends to visit him there.
A photograph accompanying evidence showed no pen marks and a blurred envelope postmark. The image did not depict the deceased boy, leaving questions about authenticity and identity unresolved.
Otterville livestock auctioneer W D Ross said J A Thompson west of Pilot Grove held a mule sale week before last selling 16 head of coming two year old mules at an average price of 156.90 dollars.
The Versailles Statesman reports Miss Cecyl Neilson and Dr. Frederick Lemon wed at Mrs. A. M. Neilson’s home. The ceremony occurred Wednesday noon, the couple will reside in Lincoln after a wedding tour through the Eastern states.
The Thursday Euchre Club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Fred Guenther hosting. Mrs. James Mara won the first prize a cut glass olive dish while Mrs. Hat tie Paff earned the guest prize a fancy deck of cards. Ices and wafers were served.
A testimonial asserts a woman regained health after using Dr. Pierce Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets. It claims relief from internal inflammation and female weakness, noting weight gain from 95 to 156 pounds and improved energy, appetite, and sleep. The note urges others to try the remedies.
Doctors advocate outdoor living for consumption and pulmonary illnesses in dry western regions. West Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico climates are cited for year round health benefits with ozone and dry air. Send two cents for Matter of Health and El Paso and the Health Belt materials.
Prof. W. W. Gillum and Miss Maria Griffin led a successful Clifton City school term. The graduating class numbered ten and closing exercises drew a large audience. The pair were selected again to teach for eight months.
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