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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1903
Page
5
Sedalia's Military Band held a regular weekly concert and dance at Liberty Park last night. An excellent program pleased a large audience. the event featured lively music and strong attendance.
The German M E church ladies organized an ice cream social Thursday at Mrs. H. Bremer's home at 321 East Thirteenth Street. A good crowd attended and the evening was enjoyable.
The Calvary church ladies hosted an ice cream social on the lawn last night and welcomed new members joining the church, a successful community gathering.
An advertisement lists calling cards priced at 55 cents each or 50 for 25 cents with printing promised in ten minutes. The offer is located at the front of 230 Ohio street.
Lamonte Missouri August 7 C C Curnutt 26 a popular Dunksburg area young man died at 12 15 pm at his home from peritonitis after a horse kick Monday He collapsed twice and sought medical help with Dr Park and Dr Tyler consulted He was a Christian church member and former Dunksburg school teacher whose funeral was held at Mt Zion church at 10 am today
The race track at the State fair grounds is receiving final dressing ahead of the fair. Yesterday and last night the track was sprinkled and rolled with a seven ton roller, with another pass planned tonight. Workers labor through the night, a twenty foot crushed rock road is being laid, and grading and filling near completion. Buildings won't be finished for the fair but will be ready for occupancy.
In Sedalia, Sweet Springs water is widely offered in the citys top bars, likely available at most if not all first class drinking spots. The move reflects local demand for regional mineral water among patrons visiting upscale establishments.
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages by a constitutional internal remedy. It offers a $100 reward for any case not cured and invites readers to send for testimonials. The product is sold by druggists at 75 cents, with Hall's Family Pills also advertised.
Sedalia Lodge No 236 A F and A M will meet in regular communication Friday evening August 7 at 8 o clock All Masons are invited C T Whisman W M E E Codding Secretary No old papers for sale at this office.
In cooler weather Sedalia bowling regulars E E Johnston Paul Tredway Sam Hodges Dan Fults and Harry Wilson returned for practice. Gig McDonald topped the night with a 224 run, hinting at plans he has up his sleeve for the busy season ahead.
Gieschen and Viebrock display a fine $15 refrigerator in their Main street window. It drops to $14 today and continues at a dollar less each day. Also closing out a few up to date hammocks at nearly half price, with prices sure to interest visitors.
The case of Anis Davis, colored, charged with grand larceny, was continued to the following Monday.
The Missouri Pacific will run an excursion to Kansas City on Sunday August 23. Round trip fare is 1.50 dollars.
The Juvenile band will travel to Pertle Springs tomorrow night and Sunday for concerts. The group performs for local audiences and school supporters in two upcoming shows.
Help wanted advertisement from J D. Hail D G Company seeking an experienced book keeper. Only qualified applicants should apply.
The Arlington Pharmacy distributes Sweet Springs water claiming it offers comfort and health benefits. The store delivers to any part of Sedalia.
A new Katy Flyer service will operate from St Louis to San Antonio starting in August. The train will run on rails through sleepers to Mexico City and Galveston with reclining chair cars to Galveston and San Antonio. Ask a ticket agent or write George Morton G P T A M K T Ry St Louis Mo for details.
A stream of names marks the social calendar with visits to Dresden and Sedalia. Residents travel to Boonville, Kansas City, and Lincoln for fairs and family gatherings while others return from Colorado, Los Angeles, and Smithton to spend time with relatives in the region.
Fire crews raced to the Ellis Smith residence at Second and Quincy this afternoon after neighbors reported smoke. The wainscoting in the kitchen lit up as firefighters arrived and contained the blaze, caused only minor damage estimated at 100 dollars.
Dr W M Carter the dentist has moved his office to the ground floor of the Hoffman building at the corner of Fifth and Ohio streets.
For sale or rent the Jaynes residence in Sedalia with steam heat connected to the district system if desired. Terms favorable and in good condition. For particulars apply to John H. Botwell, Attorney.
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