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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
3
Ed Wilson farm hand employed by E. L. Goodwin was robbed of 3 or 4 dollars last night at a disreputable north side house. Wilson reported the theft to police and departed for Chicago on the Katy flyer.
Sioux City man says his five year old was poisoned by a weed and rubbed into his eyes during a picnic. A neighbor recommended DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve which eased the pain and cured the skin trouble. Cautions about counterfeit products and credits W E Bard Drug Co.
Conductor in the Katy railway service, Henry Henwood, is reported taking a vacation from duties on the line running between Hannibal and New Franklin. No service disruptions noted.
A man and Mrs Henwood left yesterday afternoon for Petoskey Michigan to spend four to five weeks of vacation. Fred Ogle of Hannibal will run in his absence.
Maplewood August 12 reports plentiful mosquitos this year yet high wheat acreage planned for fall. Farmers praise grass seed results, expect yields of over a ton per acre from new meadows. Attor ney Bente from Sedalia visits. Fred Norton and Miss Mattie Kipler arrive for summer. Maplewood mail route set for October 1 1902. Springfield fair week picnic planned with Miss Louise Fuerst of Chicago visiting. Local youths greet friends from Chicago and Illinois relatives. Many named children described as cheerful and bright.
Col. H. Demuth, named marshal at the fair grounds, selected assistants and aerial policemen. Assistant Marshals include Fennimett Pouldin I N Sprecher and W J Castle. Policemen listed are P S Jackson C P Murphy W H Mason Matt Meyers S L Hastings James Newbill E S Shortridge W E Selver M E Shook John A Shaw M T Bouldin H L Bolton A G Norris J J Hastings W H Williams F B Paget W A Cue R W Dow T B Ford C D Warren James Ellis William Holt J P Warren and W L B Hall.
Dr H Tull treated Mr W A Jones after an ambush wound noting the memorandum book advertised by Dr Pierce saved him. Three shots struck the book leaving red imprints while Jones was unharmed. The piece touts Dr Pierce s remedies and memory about cures sparked by the Golden Medical Discovery.
An old box claims 1179 Rochy Mountain Tea cures pimples blotches liver marks skin eruptions and more. It touts benefits for all ages including grandpa and baby and is sold as a 35 cent package by Madison Medicine Co in Madison Wisconsin.
Mrs William Brill of Parsons Illinois will arrive here tomorrow to visit through the fair.
A marriage license was issued Tuesday in St. Louis to O. EB. Pelschow of St. Louis and Miss Elizabeth Fetters of Sedalia. The notice also promotes Genuine Rocky Mountain Tea from Madison Medicine Co. available at 35 cents from W. E. Bard Drug Co.
An old ad touts Red Cross Ball Blue laundry bluing in a large 2 oz package priced at five cents. It emphasizes using Ball Blue for best stain and whiteness results.
Positive report notes Scott's Santale Pepsin Capsules as effective for inflammation. Sold by W. E. Bard Drug Company in Sedalia Missouri.
The note urges remaining with helpers and mentions seeing Drs Cannaday if none assist. It references medical guidance and a possible doctor visit. Names and exact roles imply a clinical or caregiving context.
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