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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1899
Page
4
Fred Brereton, a lineman known to the public, fell from a telegraph pole during work in Kansas City. He landed on his feet but suffered severe shock and is unfit for work. Previously he had a collision with an engine in Kansas City and an earlier mine accident along with finger losses.
Dr E C Evans, who has kept accurate thermometric observations in Sedalia for over 30 years, informed the SENTINEL this afternoon that it was 103 in the shade at 2 pm. On Wednesday it reached 102 and on Tuesday an even hundred at the same hour.
A Miss Alma Clark of Tipton, sister of Mrs Ed Wieneks, drowned Tuesday evening while bathing in the Niangua at Arnhold's mill with a camping party. The news came through A N Bayne of Peter Pehl's bar as a message received last evening. Special to the Sentinel from California Missouri reports the incident.
A cheeky ad notes that a girl’s complexion may be stamped on her lover’s heart but most of it fades unless Rocky Mountain Tea keeps it fresh. The maker warns that powder is a bad thing and urges readers to ask their druggist.
The notice lists two firms involved in a fine or regulatory action, Phoenix Celery Co and Servant Harker Drug Co, in a concise legal or business notice. Further details on the amount, action type, or date are not provided in the readable text.
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Craig died yesterday and was taken to Cole Camp for interment this morning. The parents, from Kansas City, were visiting Seda lia temporarily, and had recently stopped in Cole Camp. On the way home the child fell ill and could not continue.
An advertorial style line claims the tonic prevents fatigue, discontent, and mistakes in marriage and advises asking a druggist about Rocky Mountain Tea.
A shoot is planned at the gun club grounds tomorrow at 2 30 P M. The club will host a cup trophy contest with the cup to become the winner after three consecutive victories.
A crowd of contributors from Sedalia and nearby businesses pledge small and mid range amounts to an event or fund. Listed donors include Sedalia Clear ing House JM Cannon Byard Guenther Tim Dunnigan Moerschel Brewing Co Dyson Freeburn Myers Dow and many others with amounts from 2.50 to 60 dollars. The list spans numerous stores firms and individuals across town.
A list of payments recorded includes Cold Storage Co and individuals J W Murphy, M T Chasnoff, 5 W Axtell Inst, E F Preshaw, Jos Paradis, and Chas Hobrecht with amounts ranging from 2.50 to 25 dollars. The entries reflect miscellaneous small credits or donations noted in the column.
Louis Monsees, prominent stock breeder of Smithton Missouri, announces the fifteenth annual stock sale to be held on Thursday September 14. He presents a fine collection this year and expects strong patronage from buyers.
Sedalia jockey Larry Hazel who rode Kentucky Union for Alexander and Crenshaw was badly injured in a Fort Scott Tuesday race. His sulky collided with Cornette driven by Curtis after Cornette fell on the far turn, sending Hazel’s horse Geo West rearward and nearly causing a second crash as the other horses continued.
Lieut Wade enlisted three recruits from Green Ridge yesterday JL Darr OD Nicholson and R A Wallen. Today two more from the same place joined W Perdue and D S Ride Nour. All 13 enlisted thus far were sent to Fort Leavenworth this afternoon.
Mrs J R Meyers entertained the Thursday High Five Club at her South Kentucky home. Seven visiting young ladies attended as guests of members. Miss Brandt of Boonville won the club prize a cut glass vase and mirror stand, while Miss Vincent won the guest prize a silver buttoner. Refreshments were served in two courses.
Allen's Foot-Ease cures painful feet and growing nails, relieves corns bunions and sweating. It makes tight shoes feel easy and offers a trial package free. Sold by druggists and shoe stores, or by mail for 25 cents with stamps. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy NY.
The ladies of the M. E. church South plan a social tonight at Mrs Ross's home 411 East Fifth to raise funds. Ott's drug store advertises soda price ten cents.
Mrs Francis Page and her daughter Mary, with Miss Emma Speed, arrived back yesterday after spending time visiting in Bunceton.
Quick relief for constipation and a gentle tonic for the system. Promotes regularity without griping or nausea. Sold by Harker Drug Co.
The Ladies missionary society of the ME church South will be entertained tomorrow afternoon by Mrs Dan Cooper at 501 North Prospect.
Rev J M Yingling of Bedford Street Methodist Church Cumberland Maryland praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a sure cure when used promptly. Available from Servant Harker Drug Co Ohio Street J L Kautzman 104 West Main Street and Otis W Smith at Fifth and Engineer Streets.
The Broadway Presbyterian Church ladies plan a lawn fete on the church lawn tomorrow evening. The item notes general paint inquiries from Servant Harker Drug Co and mentions remodeling of the old Atkinson property on East Fifth Street into a handsome residence owned by Chas Hoffman. Seventeen men from advance car No 1 of Sells and Forepaugh's circus are in town putting up bills.
For 5 and 54 per cent money see H. B. Scott, 907 South Moniteau. Also real estate for sale and exchange.
Mr. J. M. Cannon wife and children and Miss Kittie Ashwill left last night for New York. Walter Cannon has charge of things at the store until Mr. Cannon's return. Special sale on couches and lounges at Lodge Staley's.
Brief notices show residents traveling to Cole Camp Meremac Highlands Doston and Des Moines others visiting from Warsaw Macon Ga Georgetown Ky and Rocheport. The piece notes local business owner Chas Pudry and a barber shop at 111 S Ohio with satisfaction guaranteed and returns from St Louis and Fort Scott with hog shipments and fever concerns.
A young colored man named Hawkins drowned this morning at Lamonte in the railroad pond. He was bathing and got beyond his depth. Coroner Cowan notified Justice of the Peace Anderson to view the body. an inquest was deemed unnecessary.
Peter Sells recalls early American circus travel by rail and river, noting the Floating Palace of Dan Rice and chalk notices by Charles Castle. He contrasts those methods with modern poster use, saying his circus has spent over 1,000,000 dollars on posters in twenty eight years, with half provided by a Cincinnati firm.
Advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a sure safe remedy for stings bites scratches wounds and cuts with a warning against counterfeits. It also promotes Red Cross Ball Blue raindress dye large Wheelon delivered ice cold and Fleischmann's Pharmacy ice cream soda.
Henry Albert has joined the SENTINEL staff in Sedalia to solicit advertising and job printing from local merchants. He cites years of experience with newspapers and advertising agencies, east and west, and benefits from Pettis county's leading advertising medium. Patrons are urged to extend favors and confidence to him.
Grain O marketed as a coffee substitute touts benefits for digestion and nerves. The ad claims it tones the stomach and strengthens the nervous system, contrasting with coffee’s supposed harm. Available in 15 and 25 cent packages.
Put-in-Bay, Ohio hosts a special Epworth League excursion on August 14. A train with sleepers chair cars and coaches will depart with return tickets valid through August 28 at 19.50 for round trip including Toledo breakfast and a week’s board at Hotel Victory Put-in-Bay. Non boarding round trip tickets are 9.00. Side trips include Buffalo Niagara Falls and Thousand Islands. For details contact J E Davenport Dist Pass Agt 505 Olive St St Louis.
An appealing testimonial from W W Merton of Mayhew Wisconsin extols a summer cough and cold remedy called One Minute Cough Cure as quick and safe, lauding its effectiveness.
Dr Major relocates his dental office to 410 Ohio Street above Morey and Crawford’s in central Missouri. He touts a fine, well arranged facility and promises first class work. He holds exclusive rights to the Morris Process rubber plate and to Alvatander for painless tooth extraction.
Dr D Laverne presents Nerve and Brain Tonic Tablets described as the greatest known nerve restorers and a positive cure for nervous disorders, loss of brain power, sexual weakness, nightly emissions, and overexertion effects. Sent by mail for $1 from Aug T Fleischmann in Sedalia Missouri.
A reader endorses Grain-O made from pure grains as a coffee substitute, noting initial dislike gave way to preference after a week. The product is said to nourish the system and suit both adults and children, described as a strengthening grain beverage sold for 15 and 25 cents with preparation instructions.
A local laundry shop Bowman and Dorn advertises Velvet Edge Collars offering durable fabric care. The notice promotes sturdier collar finishes with a focus on quality service and quick turnaround.
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