Weather Report Signals Fair Tonight With East Thunderstorms
Generally fair tonight and Thursday with thunderstorms in the east this afternoon or tonight. Cooler in the west tonight.
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Sedalia Evening Sentinel in Sedalia, Missouri
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1899
Page
4
Robbed the Mails Crime Hits John Briscoe in Green Ridge
John Briscoe of Green Ridge is identified as the victim in a mail theft case where a check mailed from the area was cashed in the city. Authorities report the incident as a robbery of the mails and are investigating suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Briscoe
Green Ridge
Sedalia Beating Case Spares No One
Michael Sherin of Sedalia beat his wife while intoxicated. Father Burton rector of St Maria Catholic church was called and, after failed persuasion, punished the husband with a severe thrashing. Sherin was jailed for three weeks after arrest by Squire Donohue with two constables assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbare
Sedalia
Wilkeshare
Michael Sherin
Burton
St Maria Catholic Church
Sherin
Squire Donohue
Father Burton
Advertising Department Hires Henry Albert at Sentinel
The Sentinel announces the appointment of Henry Albert as ad writer to lead the advertising department. Albert will assist advertisers in preparing copy and is available by telephone at 260. he will call at convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Henry Albert
The
Albert
Sentinel Pus. Co
Check cashed after mail theft at Waldmann cloak store
On July 6 Jno Briscoe of Briscoe Bros mailed an $11 check to Major Jno W Moore in California MO. The check was stolen from the mail and cashed in this city at Waldmann the clothier on Ohio street. Waldmann turned it in to the Third National bank and does not recall the recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno Briscoe
Briscoe Bros
Green Ridge
Jno W Moore
California
Waldmann
Ohio Street
Third National Bank
Grain-O Promises Relief for Coffee Drinkers
Grain-O touted as a coffee substitute that avoids stomach upset and aids digestion. The ad claims it strengthens nerves and improves digestion, presenting Grain-O as a beneficial aliment for coffee lovers. Packages priced at 15 and 25 cents.
Teacher’s reply over long work hours causes dispute
A country school teacher assigned a compound proportion problem about workers 11 hours daily. The next morning a letter attached to Jim’s exercise refused the homework, calling the problem a slur toward S-bur sistum and insisting no work beyond eight hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Sur
S-bur
Sistum
Shovel Fish Uses Nose to Dig for Worms and Shellfish
A shovel fish earns its name by using its elongated nose to flip mud at the sea bottom searching for worms and tiny shellfish to eat.
Smallest Shetland Pony Attracts High Offer
Kay reports the smallest living horse is a 3 year old Shetland pony owned by Peter Anderson of Limerick. The pony stands 32 inches high, is perfectly formed, black and shaggy, and has withstood a large offer refused by its owner.
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Peter Anderson
Limerick
Anderson
Feline traits and a child friendly party
A narrator discusses cat types good and bad with features indicating temperament including a benevolent bump on the head and a round face. A cheerful scene follows where children bring ribboned cats with silver bells to a busy attic playroom for a playful kitten parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimalkin
Am Heller
Old Marine in Police Service During New York Civil War
An aging Marine joins the New York police during the Civil War era, bringing veteran discipline and naval experience to the force as it battles crime and maintains security in the city.
Sedalia Court Hears Robberies and Local Offenses
In Sedalia court, Edward Toomey claimed Navy service and losses in St Louis. Several locals fined for trespass and disturbing peace. A chicken theft gang was broken up after officers found a camp with cooking utensils and chicken remnants. Mrs. Dora Grace Kidd Finley dies after four weeks of illness. funeral to be held at Cumberland Presbyterian Church with ministers officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burress
Jackson
Leftwich
Edward Toomey
New Orleans
Mobile
Fort Leavenworth
St Louis
TB King
Harry King
Harry Odderly
Frank Williams
Maurice Davis
Mattie Cross
Gertie Hill
West Main Street
Williams
Jim Williams
Joe Armstrong
Hayden Williams
Ernest Williams
Hallie Travis
Rogers
Luella Martin
South Sedalia
T B_ King
Missouri Pacific
T B King
Bettie Palmer
Mag Lacy
West Witcher
Fairbelle Henderson
James Turley
Justice Kinsey
Turley
Robert W. Finley
East Seventh
Finley
Sedalia
Dora Grace Kidd
Calhoun
John C Pattison
Stella
Johnnie Pattison
Robert Finley
J W. Foster
F M Robb
Kansas City
ER Kidd
Canton
Ohio
Ernest Kincaid
Christmas Party for Children and Their Kittens
Cushions and rugs lined the room as children rested with their kittens after supper. In the playroom each child chose a kitten, then prizes were awarded for politeness, prettiest kitten, best nature, and first to lap milk. Twelve prizes were given, one per child, using tiny china bowls as awards.
Hat once owned by Cardinal Wolsey found in Christchurch Oxford
A red felt Cardinal’s hat with flat brim and circular form, linked to Horace Walpole’s Strawberry Hill collection and later owned by actor Charles Kean. Exhibited in 1898 and presented to a church, its authenticity as Wolsey’s hat remains debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Oxford
Cardinal Wolsey
Strawberry Hill
Horace Walpole
Charles Kean
First Church
Wolsey
Mosquito Chaser Advert Adds Harker Drug Co Aid
Call Eclipse Mosquito Chaser to your aid and the mosquitoes will leave. Servant Harker Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eclipse Mosquito Chaser
Servant Harker Drug Co
Harvest Home Picnic at Beaman Promises Big Day
The seventeenth annual Harvest Home picnic at Beaman will feature amusements, a live pigeon shooting contest for a gold watch, a 10 bird shoot with $2 entry, and prizes for babies and tall contestants. Sey mour Stewart and J. B Roe compete. J W Maltby referees. A 25 cent round trip train fare from Katy depot 8 50 leaves then returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaman
Sedalia
Seymour Stewart
J. B Roe
J W Maltby
Katy
Medalia Federation of Labor Weekly Meeting Notice
The Federation of Labor invites all union men to attend the Wednesday evening meeting at their hall 210 South Lamine Street at 8 o'clock.
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South Lamine Street
Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry Introduces Ivory Finish
The ivory-like finish was introduced to Sedalia residents by Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalians
Longan
Sedalia Steam Laundry
Lodge and Staley's Special Sale on Couches and Lounges
Lodge and Staley's announces a special sale on couches and lounges. Shop featured seating with limited quantities and savings across the store.
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Lodge & Staley’s
Visitors Arrive From Kansas City In Noon Trains
Ted Cloney arrived on the noon train from Kansas City. Miss Laura Stanley also reached home this noon from Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Cloney
Kansas City
Laura Stanley
Velvet Edge Collars Come from Bowman & Dorn Lanadrs
Ice cream soda is advertised in a Walton's collection with Fleischmann's Pharmacy featured. The note mentions Bowman & Dorn as suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleischmann’s Pharmacy
Bowman & Dorn
Ice Cream Soda Sc
Railroad News. Will Still Mine Its Coal
A M Fellows of the Missouri Pacific coal companies denies a New York report that the railroad will stop mining its own coal after October 1 and buy fuel by contract. He says a contract exists to handle coal from cars to chutes and engines at fuel stations, but no policy change in mining is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A M Fellows
Missouri Pacific
Kansas City Times
New York
Coe
Fellows
H G Clark
Among the Trains Excerpts from Rail News and Appointments
Superintendent J A Davis returns from Boonville. John Shea resigns from St. Louis Clothing to join Charles Carroll’s meat shop on Lafayette. Conductor John Wrightman resumes Katy south end duty after Chicago visit with wife and son. Higginsville Coal repairs an old Missouri Pacific locomotive, a local curiosity. John Blue Jr visits Colorado, Pueblo, Grand and Rice Junctions to see uncle William Vedder, a former Katy engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J A Davis
Boonville
John Shea
St. Louis Clothing Company
Chas. Carroll
Lafayette
John Wrightman
Katy
Chicago
Ele
Higginsville Coal Company
Missouri Pacific
John Blue, Jr
Colorado
William Vedder
Sedalia
Mr Blue
Pueblo
Grand and Rice
Taxable property and taxes for 1899 reported
County Clerk Robert Gray reports 1899 taxable real estate at 8 152 000 with taxes 77 560 36 and personal property at 2 006 820 with taxes 62 704 90. Also mentions Foley's Kidney Cure and Miss Georgiana Stebbins arriving for treatment at the Axtell Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gray
Georgiana Stebbins
Colony
Oklahoma
Axtell Institute
Banner Salve Claim Promises Quick Relief
A quip advertising Banner Salve claims quick relief for bothersome complaints at a price of 25 cents. The text reads as a brief sales pitch typical of old newspaper filler.
Mosquitoes Won’t Live With Eclipse Mosquito Chaser
A brief note from Servant Harker Drug Co states mosquitoes cannot share a room with Eclipse Mosquito Chaser, implying product-safe use and room-specific pest control guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eclipse
Servant-Harker Drug Co
Man Overcome By Heat At Missouri Pacific Coal Sheds
Rodimer, employed at the Missouri Pacific coal sheds, was overcome by heat yesterday afternoon and removed to his home. His condition is not considered serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodimer
Missouri Pacific
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