Negro detective for Anti Saloon League under fire
James F Price, a colored man linked to Rev E E Barclay, was arrested in St Louis on burglary and fellowship allegations. Authorities say he served time at Chester penitentiary as Charles Williams and that Memphis and Illinois officials may seek him for burglary. He claimed two bullet scars, said he worked two weeks in St Louis for the league with pay and expense, and carried letters and instructions on busting gambling and liquor operations.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
E. E. Barclay
Desmond
James F. Price
Missouri Anti-Saloon League
Chester
Green County
Duquoin Tll
Memphis
Price
Lazarus
Chief Desmond
St. Louis
Parent
Cuardian
Pine Street
Mr. Barclay
East St. Louis
Duquoin
James Freeman Price
Charles Williams
Anti-Saloon League
Keily
Local Food Stand Boasts Fast Prompt Delivery
A small vendor advertises quick service and low prices for beef dishes. The seller claims to kill to order and promises prompt delivery at the lowest rates. A terse notice emphasizes freshness and affordability.
Ragged Streets Hear Rumblings of Dice Throwing
Town folk report open gambling in saloons with rambling behavior and frequent dice throwing, depicting a neglected moral scene in the area. Local authorities consider actions disruptive as residents voice concern over public disorder and safety.
Gambling raid shocks Sirksville as marshal jailed
In Sirksville the town marshal was arrested by county heirs on gambling charges after a sheriff raid found him with ten colored men playing craps and poker. He initially claimed it was for beer, then pleaded guilty with others, and was fined 1 dollar plus costs. The sheriff vows to end gambling in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirksville
Kirksville
Stoally
Pettis County Stock Report Highlights Cattle Sales
Williams and McClure of Pettis County sold a two load consignment of forty steers averaging 1332 pounds at about 75 dollars. J W McClure represented Pettis County with 126 steers at 1273 pounds selling to Swift Company. John Berry reports wheat 30 bushels per acre, corn from 58 to 75, oats lagging, and a slow current demand for feeding cattle with better prospects ahead.
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Pettis County
St. Toms
Williams & McClure
John Berry
Saline
Pettis
J. W. McClure
Swift & Company
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Skin Troubles
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a internal and external remedy for eczema itching humors pimples carbuncles and related skin disorders. It claims to purify and enrich the blood, cure deep seated cases and provide a healthy skin glow. Free samples and medical advice are offered by the Blood Balm Co with local sale in Sedalia through W E Bard Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Lost Lady's Watch Between Katy Depot and Thirteenth Street
A gold chatelaine watch with a green enameled back and star decorations is missing. The bag bears the name Louis Adder and was last seen Sunday evening between Katy depot and the corner of Thirteenth and Lamine streets.
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Louis Adder
Katy
Thirteenth
Lamine Streets
Howe's Circus at Cole Camp Opens Three Day Celebration
Howe's circus and menagerie passed over the Sedalia Warsaw and Southwestern railway this morning en route to Cole Camp for a three day celebration starting today. The troupe will perform during the festival with shows scheduled over the event period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole Camp
Howe
Sedalia
Warsaw
Southwestern
Den of Snakes Claim Fatal Rattlesnake Incident
J B Elliott and a companion killed twenty rattlesnakes on Muddy Creek six miles north of town a few days ago. Elliott is credited with the greater number. his companion fell very ill from snake venom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Elliott
Muddy Creek
Mr. Elliott
Yellow Clothes Remain White with Red Cross Ball Blue
Advertises Red Cross Ball Blue for keeping whites bright. A large 2 oz package is sold by grocers for 5 cents.
Tent Experts Arrive to Erect Elks Vaudeville Tents
Two expert tent men from Kansas City arrived Wednesday to set up the large tents for the Elks vaudeville event, also a number on the state fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
The
Elks
Rise in Life Expectancy and Local Remedies Mentioned
The report notes a 33 percent rise in average ages for men and women over the past decade. It lists Rocky Mountain Tea and a life preserver among items mentioned by the public, with W. E. Bard Drug Co. cited in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
W. E. Bard Drug Co
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Tremple
Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
New York
NEW
E Second Street
J.L. Griffith
Knenl
Pyerss
Mar
Ket
Meu
Poisolong
E Brugguis
Nee Oo
Warshal ES Garester
Elwars Boucht
Aunde
Harmiecs
Cenuine
Cria
John T. Heard
Charles
Powell
Evans
Sedalia Trust Company
Capital
Stee
Ae” T
Cieein Missour Trust
Sodalia Mo
T. Heard
W. H
Charles C. Byrd
Welch
John W. Murphy
Henry Menschke
L. P
Aleryt
Castoria
Ee. Bothwell
E.A Blair
WM. Courtney
W. GO. Terry
Sedalia National Bank
E. F. Yancey
W. H. Evans
H. W. Menschke
J. H. Bothwell
Martin Renkin
Col
M. G. Clark
D. F. Brown
Henry Lamm
E- R. Blair
J. W. Murphy
W. A. Lower
Third National Bank
Sedalia, Missouri
A. P. Morey
J. N. Dalby
J. G. Cox
Henry W. Harris
D. H. Smith
T A. Mertz
W. A. Latimer
Charles H. McAnich
Samual C. Gold
James T. Montgomery
Bishop Remedy Co
San Francisco
Cal
W. E. Bard Drug Company
Missouri and Kansas Telephone Co
Ohio
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