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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1906
Page
2
For Congressman Courtney W. Hamlin, the Queen City race receives campaign attention as the name Bell appears in local notices. Readership is reminded of forthcoming actions and candidate details in this brief notice.
A critical editorial urges Judge Messerly to allow the sheriff to move smallpox patients from the Sedalia jail to a safe, isolated location. The piece argues public health and safety outweighs cost concerns, noting the jail’s central, crowded location near hotels and the post office. It cites community risk and the higher duty to protect lives over dollars. The nearby Electrical Review commentary on telephone speech and long distance use is included as related tech speculation.
Edward J. Hall, president of Southern Bell, argues in an Atlanta Constitution interview that telephone use is narrowing regional speech. The Electrical Review notes Hall’s cross‑regional insight, citing rapid loss of distinctive southern intonation due to travel, commerce language, and long distance calling.
It has caused more laughs and dried more tears, wiped away diseases and driven away more fears than any other medicine in the world. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. 35 cents, tea or tablets. W. E. Bard Drug Co.
Cleveland mayor Tom L. Johnson develops a theoretical motor to run on an overhead track. The system aims for seven hour rail link from Cleveland to San Francisco with private right of way. He notes speed would blur landscapes and requires protective glass and peculiar stop timing.
Dr. Pierce promotes his Golden Medical Discovery as a natural remedy made from native roots to treat bronchitis laryngitis chronic coughs and catarrh without alcohol. The ad cites endorsements by medical writers and offers a free booklet by mail from Buffalo New York.
The Sentinel announces D. E. Kennedy as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Judge of the Probate Court in Pettis County subject to party action.
The Sentinel reports candidates for county recorder: Charles Williams and Walter Morey and Charles Rayburn, each named for nomination with party actions to be taken by the Democratic and Republican parties.
Charles W. Daugherty announces his candidacy for nomination as circuit clerk subject to the will of the Republican party.
Remains of Mrs Jennie Hall died Saturday at her daughter's home in St Louis were carried by the M K T line to Windsor this morning. A sorrowing delegation attended the services at the Methodist church led by Rev A B Appleby. A committee from Queen City Five No 7 Ladies of the Maccabees and local friends joined the funeral party.
From the largest vaudeville circuit in the world a new weekly program is announced for War Week. Matinees at 3 30 p m and evening shows at 8 and 9 15 p m. Children matinee Saturday five cents. General admission ten cents with some reserved seats at twenty cents.
Asbury Goodknight announces candidacy for the office of circuit clerk, subject to the will of the Democratic party.
M L Imaoff announces candidacy for Pettis county clerk subject to the Republican convention. Sam M Hodges is announced as a candidate.
The Sedalia W. C. T. U. plans a meeting Tuesday afternoon at 5 in the court house rest rooms. A new book titled A Motor Car Divorce may be purchased at R. A. Dunlap, 504 Ohio Street.
An Arlington Pharmacy advertises JAP A LAC as a convenient refinishing solution for old floors and furniture. It offers a full shade range from 15c to $2.50, highlighting versatility and availability.
R C Dolph is announced as a candidate for Pettis County clerk. T Spencer Hopkins is named as a candidate for county clerk, subject to the election process.
The notice announces H. K. Beate and H. B. Shain as candidates for the Republican nominations for Pettis county prosecuting attorney subject to party action, and R. A. Higdon as candidate subject to Democratic party action.
A blast at an Illinois steel company in Chicago today killed two workers and injured six others. Emergency crews responded as investigators opened inquiry into the explosion at the plant operated by the Illinois steel concern.
Rev Frank Y Campbell pastor of the First Baptist church delivered the baccalaureate sermon to Green Ridge High School graduates last night at the town.
An old time cough remedy promises not to bind the bowels. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar opens the bowels expels all cold from the system relieves coughs colds croup whooping cough and related illnesses. Advertises it as ideal for young and old and notes availability at Bard Drug Co.
A vintage ad promotes discounted sugar flour soap and other goods from Kellys and Coban coffee. It highlights 50 lbs Kellys Best Flour 1.00 and 25 lbs sugar at 1.00 with several items every day low prices. The notice invites trade and promises prompt delivery from two phone lines.
Mary O Hansberger announced as a candidate for Pettis County treasurer subject to Democratic party action. The declaration identifies her as the party ticket pick and sets the contest in the forthcoming nominating process.
The infant son of Reuben Holmes of 503 North Olave street died Sunday morning and was buried today. An advertisement follows for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, claiming to aid digestion and stomach recovery, sold by W. B. Bard Drug Co.
Lon V. Ware is announced as a candidate for Pettis County treasurer. The report notes the county race and Ware’s bid to win the elected post.
T. Vietz announces candidacy for county treasurer pending Republican convention decision. He seeks the party’s nomination in the upcoming electoral process.
Milton Carter and Doc Clavity, both described as colored, fought a fifth time Sunday on West Main street and were taken into custody by the local constabulary. They appeared before Justice W. E. Conner this morning and were sentenced to five days in the county jail.
W S Scott announces renomination bid for Pettis County Collector subject to Republican party will. John L Sullivan also announced as a candidate for Pettis County Collector.
Advertises Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar as the best cure for coughs and colds. Claims to act as a mild cathartic and expel phlegm from the throat, relieving coughs, croup, whooping cough, and similarly for children and adults. Sold by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
Incumbent Sheriff I N Sprecher announces he will seek renomination for Pettis County sheriff subject to voters guidance. He promotes experience and commitment to public safety as core reasons for his bid.
J E Love announces candidacy for Sedalia township constable subject to Democratic party action. The notice names the candidate and the party process governing the nomination.
In police court this morning J. M. McDaniels and C. M. Bird were arrested Saturday night for drunkenness. Daniels was fined $1 and costs. Bird received clemency from Magistrate Gresham due to his ill wife, who is sick.
Officers seized cash from Bird on Saturday night and delivered the funds to his wife, according to the report.
A vintage drug ad touts Hollister's Rens Mountain Tea promising benefits for pretty women and notes a price of 35 cents at W. E. Bard Drug Co.
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