Immoral Women Fined In Early 20th Century Court Roundup
Report from The Sentinel notes Judge Kinsey fined several women after vagrancy charges were changed to disturbing the peace. Names include Mattie Jenkins, Laura Staton, Nell Reed, Kattie Williams, Mary Lupert, Maud Brown, Lulu Lewis, Mabel Moore. Promises to leave the city reduced fines to 1 dollar and costs. two others paid 5 dollars. Other cases in Judge Rogers court: Ollie McClary fined 20 dollars and 16 days, Gertie Smith 20 days then 1 day for leaving, Bell Chilcoat similar, Sallie Todd dismissed for quitting the business.
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Kinsey
P. D. Hastain
the Sentinel
Mattie Jenkins
Laura Staton
Nell Reed
Kittie Williams
Mary Lupert
Maud Brown
Lulu Lewis
Mabel Moore
Hastain
Cashman
Stranger Claims Cynthia Maupin Robbed Him
A man described as a stranger arrived by train and stayed at Cynthia Maupin's house. He reported to police that he was robbed of $50 in cash.
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Cynthia Maupin
Who Will Get the Rooms Opened for Visiting Ladies
The county court met this morning in its second day and allowed bills. A committee present requested use of the old library rooms for visiting ladies.
Court opens basement for country ladies visitors
The court plans to open the courthouse basement for country women visiting the city while Mr. F. A. Sampson seeks possession and delays reply. The library board was ordered to surrender keys to the county court. A bridge on the Pettis Benton line was ordered built.
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F. A. Sampson
Library Board
County Court
Pettis
Benton
Joe Evans Fined for Late Hours Before Jail
Joe Evans was fined five dollars in police court this morning for late hours. He could not pay the fine and was jailed.
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Joe Evans
Sedalia Delegates Chosen for Springfield Reunion and Monument Unveiling
Sedalia Camp No. 985 Confederate Veterans elects John G. Senior T. P. Hoy and George R. Keister as delegates to the reunion and monument unveiling in Springfield Missouri with alternates J. J. Yeater David Lindsay and M. A. Ayres. McDonald Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy selects Mae Small Cora Yeater and Vivian Hansberger as delegates with Mrs. W F Hansberger on arrangements.
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Sedalia
Springfield
John G. Senior
T. P. Hoy
George R. Keister
J. J. Yeater
David Lindsay
M. A. Ayres
A. A. Lesueur
Kansas City
Harvey Salmon
Clinton
McDonald Chapter
Daughters of the Confederacy
Misses Mae Small
Cora Yeater
Vivian Hansberger
W. F. Hansberger
Drought and scandal swirl in Missouri towns
In Monroe City a 45 year old farmer Willis Hush killed himself amid despondency tied to drought. In Marshall and Macon a tale of romantic betrayal unfolds as D.S. Burch's marriage collapses after his wife elopes with another man, drawing public pity and a flood of letters to the rejected suitor.
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Monroe City
Willis Hush
Will dispute over $30,000 estate in Missouri case
Abbott of Chicago the only sister of the deceased, Captain F R Bronaugh and wife of St Louis appear as plain tiffs. Maria A Pixley of Boonville a cousin and longtime housekeeper for Colonel Hickox is the principal defendant. Petition alleges Pixley unduly influenced the will which left the estate to Pixley. Value over $30,000.
Sedalia to Host Nevada Maroons in Five-Game Series
Sedalia hosts Nevada in a five game set at Liberty Park with Saturday and Sunday matinees. Nevada signs new players and aims for a sweep, while Sedalia plans two new arrivals and will start Si Watt on Saturday and Gilpatrick on Sunday. Rohn expected to arrive from St. Joseph to reclaim the leadoff slot.
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Sedalia
Nevada Maroons
Liberty Park
Nevada
Messrs
Blair and
Kidd
Windsor
Clinton
Si” Watt
Gilpatrick
Rohn
St. Joseph
Will of Col. John O Day Reveals City Hotel Bequest
Springfield August 6 The late Col John O Day's will though not probated is known and stirs dispute His third wife a former Sue Baldwin inherits the Metropolitan hotel in Springfield valued at 100000 and 50000 in cash Four children two by first wife and two by second receive 30000 each Attorney E W Bannister of St Louis gets 20000 Minor provisions are unnamed It is rumored the two elder sons will challenge the will The estate likely totals 350000 to 400000 after previous settlements with wife No 2 and wife No 1
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Burch
Guthrie
Macon
Chicago
Springfield
John O'Day
Sue Baldwin
Metropolitan
E. W. Bannister
St. Louis
O'Day
All the Hot Weather Drinks
Limeade leads a Dow Drug Company promo promising cooling invigoration and thirst quenching effects at Second and Ohio. The copy invites readers to try the beverage and notes lime as the greatest known hot weather drink.
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Dow Drug Company
Second and
Ohio
AEM Company Organized
The Capital Tea company filed articles with Recorder Lee Looney to form a corporation with 15000 dollars capital stock divided into 150 shares. S. H. Porter holds 50 shares E. E. Sellers 80 shares and G. E. Purdy 20. The firm will do general coffee and tea business and manufacture grocers and druggists supplies at East Main. Directors meet on arrival of articles and officers will be chosen. Mr. Sellers likely manager.
Heating Plant Conference With Sedalia Firms
H C Eddy of Chicago representing the Sedalia Steam Heating company is in town meeting with Manager Mowbray of Sedalia Heating and L P Andrews of Sedalia Water and Light. A conference was held with possible winter operation plans, details unclear. A meeting was scheduled for 4 o clock this afternoon.
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H. C. Eddy
Chicago
Sedalia Steam Heating Company
Mowbray
The
Heating Company
L. P. Andrews
Sedalia Water and Light Company
Fish fry drew forty two gentlemen from Ritchie tent
Forty two gentlemen attended a Monday night fish fry hosted by Ritchie tent No. 152 of K O T M. They traveled from Sedaia to Flat Creek in large wagons and returned late last night.
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Ritchie
Sedaia
Flat Creek
Will contest filed over Hickox will in Boonville suit
A suit to contest the will of the late Colonel T. V. Hickox has been filed with the circuit clerk in Boonville Missouri. The action is brought by attorney Hon J F Rutherford representing Martha A. in Boonville.
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Boonville, Mo
T. V. Hickox
J. F. Rutherford
Martha A
Resignation by Lamonte Baptist Pastor T R White
The Rev. T. R. White of the Lamonte Baptist church resigns as pastor and will leave in September for Liberty Missouri.
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T. R. White
The
Baptist Church
Lamonte
Liberty, Mo
Dining hall proposed at State fair grounds
Charles Walch proprietor of the Boston Cafe applies to establish a dining hall on the State fair grounds during the fair. Local authorities consider the request for the concession amid fair preparations.
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Charles Walch
Boston Cafe
Ike Adkins Calls Police Amid Trouble With Polly Bryant
An emergency call was made this afternoon by Ike Adkins requesting police assistance amid ongoing trouble with Polly Bryant. Local authorities are responding to the reported dispute and assessing the situation.
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Ike Adkins
Polly Bryant
Mayors Installment Prompts City Budget Appeals in Sedalia
Sedalia council installed Mr. Babcock as mayor after his predecessor resigned. The body debated revenue measures, approved expenditures for engine houses and cemetery sexton, and referred charity and street matters to committees. Protests over Blind Ike performers were filed, while bids for Broadway Seventh Street sidewalks were let to G W Kemp.
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Babcock
Baker
Sedalia
City Cerk
C. E. Baker
Brown
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T. E. Sheerin
B. F. Seggerson
Seggerson
E. W. Stevens
Park Board
Public Building Committee
City Council
Ike
Second
Ohio
Quincy Street
Broadway
Ninth Street
Zoll
Seventh Street
G. W. Kemp
Finance Committee
Electric Light Com
Dr Ford's Headache Capsules Backed by Cure Claim
An advertisement for Dr Ford's Headache Capsules promises headache relief in 20 minutes at a price of 10 cents. The offer is presented by W E Bard Drug Co.
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Ford
Price
W. E. Bard Drug CO
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