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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1902
Page
4
Publication notice lists Graffis and Carroll as proprietors and publishers with offices in the Equitable Building at Fourth and Lamine Streets. It notes publication seven evenings a week except Saturdays and Sundays and Sunday morning edition and provides phone numbers Bell and Q C 260.
The Sentinel announces William J. Castle as a Democratic candidate for county representative pending the party’s action. Castle’s candidacy centers on county affairs and aligns with Democratic leadership in the region.
Announcement states Judge O E Parsons runs for re nomination as Probate Judge of Pettis County subject to the Democratic convention on August 11 1902. The notice names the office and party and references the upcoming convention action.
The announcement names W. L. Cress as a candidate for Judge of the Western District of Pettis County subject to the Democratic County Convention's action.
Justice of the Peace candidate Judge N. H. Rogers announces he will seek re nomination for Sedalia Township seat subject to the will of the Republican party.
Charles Leftwich also seeks the nomination for constable of Sedalia Township both under the Democratic Party process. The notices indicate candidates’ names and the party’s action will determine official selection.
The partnership of Graffis and Carroll dissolves by mutual consent with Carroll retiring. Graffis continues the Sedalia Daily and Weekly Sentinel, assumes all obligations, and will collect all accounts. W H Graffis Sedalia Missouri April 30 1902.
Maplewood Missouri notes report corn coming up and a fair harvest with weekly showers. School year ends next Tuesday after eight months. teachers named for Smithton and Salem schools. Funeral of Mrs. Herman Demand draws large attendance. family listed with locations in Pettis and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. Demand both born in Germany. Mr. Demand deceased three years.
A local sale of monuments is advertised for Decoration Day at Heynen’s on North Ohio Street. The notice highlights available stones and completion times for memorial displays.
The Dunksburg report notes corn planting near completion after a Friday storm that damaged property. It mentions Dr W A Porter and family visiting from Sedalia, Charles Curnutt's visit near Knob Noster, J B Porter from St Joseph visiting relatives, and a Porter family reunion with all eight children present. two remain unmarried.
Notice to members and sympathizers of organized labor announces a Thursday evening gathering at the courthouse on May 1 to form the Local Liberal League with speakers from Ladies auxiliaries and labor circles.
A Philadelphia preacher began a Sunday school penny box ritual where children quote scripture as they drop coins. The tale ends with a cheeky child blurted line about fools and money, recorded as a faked.Gross.
The question of whether a man ought to be married on fifty dollars a month is discussed again. It all depends on the girl. There are girls it would be perfectly safe to marry on.
A Parsons Sun note mocks costly marriage plans, arguing a $500 monthly income is unsafe for peace of mind and that individuals must determine their own financial fit. The columnist cautions readers that giving certainty is impossible and warns of consequences for wrong choices.
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