Tragic Death From Strychnine Dose Tops Local News
Miss Mattie Burnett, 19, died at 2 AM after ingesting strychnine at the home of Ollie Jenkins near Newland where she worked as a domestic. A note cites heartbreak over lover Ed Maltby as motive. Coroner held an inquest. funeral to be held Today at Mt Hermann Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Burnett
Ollie Jenkins
Newland
Mr. Jenkins
Ed Maltby
Jenkins
MacCluney
Mt. Hermann Cemetery
Fair Week Bus Schedules for Sedalia and Park Areas
During fair week shuttle buses run to the fair grounds every 15 minutes from Main and Ohio on the even hour and quarter past and quarter to. Forest park and East Sedalia routes operate 7 am to 7 pm with limited runs to Sixteenth and Ohio and Thirteenth and Ohio respectively. Transfers available between all fair ground, East Sedalia, and Forest park cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Ohio Street
Forest Park
Sixteenth
East Sedalia
Thirteenth
Ohio
Fair Ground
R. B. Hamner
Maflager
Opening Day at State Fair Shows Packed Stables and Crowded Races
The fair opens with crowded stalls and speed barns near capacity as horse teams arrive by carloads. Owners scramble for space and some threaten to depart until extended quarters are arranged. Officials note the need for more speed barns next year due to a funding split, while praising the strong field of performers in the program.
Globe Stock Food Company at State Fair Premiums
The Globe Stock Food company, with headquarters in Kansas City and Des Moines, is represented at the Fair by C S King and I Lyons. Their tent sits between the fire department and a cattle barn. They offer premiums on Duc Roc Jersey Chester White Poland China and Berkshire swine and on Aberdeen Angus Shorthorn Hereford and Galloway cattle. Premiums are also available in poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Stock Food Company
Kansas City
Des Moines
Messrs. C.S. King and
I. Lyons
Chester White
Poland
China
Berkshire
Pacing Race for Three Year Olds Uneven Times Reported
The first race was a trot for three year olds with six entries and a 500 purse. Otto Lou won heat one in 2 24 with Duchess of Clare second and Red Majors third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Lou
Duchess of Clare
Red Majors
Gloria Quaile
Duchess Clare
Watson
Golden Bow Wins Race as Sherbet Takes Second
In the race Golden Bow finished first, Sherbet placed second, and Lida finished third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Hail
Golden Bow
Lida
Miss Sherbet
Sherbet
Western Union Opens Office at Fair Grounds
The Western Union Telegraph company has established an office at the Fair grounds under Manager Gibbons to handle all business directly from there to all parts of the country. Patrons of the Fair highly appreciate this new service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Gibbons
Weekend Attendance Figures Start Strong At Week’s Opening
It was estimated that total attendance on the first day reached 7 000 marking an exceptionally strong start to the week.
Autopsy Sought in Oreloff Jail Beating Case
In Butte Montana coroner orders autopsy after Frank Oreloff the Wyoming stage robber killed himself in his cell following alleged brutal beating by jailers. Edward Dorval a Western Union official testified as eye witness to the beating and crowding cries for mercy were silenced by insensibility. The discovery of Oreloff's body prompts sensational public reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont
Dward Dorval
Western Union Telegraph Company
Frank Oreloff
Egan
Oreloff
Dorval
Additional Personals Note Poultry Vendor and Visitors
S. H. Finch of Finch Missouri sold a wagon load of poultry in the city. G. E. Wood, two years with Company A First Regiment U S Infantry in the Philippine Islands, arrived at his Lamonte home and visited here. N. A. Shepard Tipton liveryman attends the fair. Wanted at once a good pie baker apply at Walsh's Boston Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Finch
Finch, Mo
G. E. Wood
Company A
U.S. Nfantry
Philippine Islands
Lamonte
N. A. Shepard
Tipton
Walsh
Boston
Longan's Laundry Promises Superior Laundering Service
An advertisement proclaims Longan's Laundry as supreme in quality and offers a $100 reward. It also promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy with a money back promise and quotes testimonials while urging readers to obtain the product through F. J. Cheney & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Hall
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Dr. W. M. Carter Opens New Dental Office
Dr. W. M. Carter has moved his dentistry practice to the ground floor of the Hoffman building at Fifth and Ohio streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Carter
Hoffman Building
Fifth and
Ohio Streets
Kidney and Backache Cure Offered by J L Still Co
A sanitaria style advertisement from Woodland Iowa promotes Dr Fennet’s kidney and backache remedy. It claims a cure for stubborn cases and offers free consultations with druggists selling Cook Back Free for 50 cents. The notice targets customers with back pain and kidney issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fennet
J. L. Still & CO
Woodland
Peruna Tonic Claims Relief for Pelvic Catarrh
Advertises Peruna as a remedy for women with chronic pelvic catarrhal discharges. Includes testimonials from Barbara Alberty and Anna Martin detailing fatigue relief and restored regularity after two weeks and three months of use. Mentions Brooklyn New York address and home use as tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruna
Barbara Alberty
Anna Martin
Hoyt St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Peruna touted as perfect cure claims in medical note
A testimonial from Barbara Alberty of Appleton Wisconsin praises Peruna for rapid relief from back pain and general symptoms. She describes long illness, prior doctoring, and a friend’s recommendation. a bottle reportedly provided more relief than other treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Alberty
Seventh
Walnut Streets
Appleton
Wis
Peruna
Mutascope Parlors Open In Sedalia With Free Admission
Mr. Leon Loeb opens Mutascope parlors at Third and Ohio in Sedalia offering free admission. The exhibits are wholesome and aimed at families with new pictures added often. Later this week Mt Pelee eruption will be shown with electrical effects and a nickel slot photograph machine will be installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGowan
Third
Ohio Streets
Mt. Pelee
Longan's Laundry Experts Guarantee First Class Service
Experts in our line guarantee perfect satisfaction in all laundry work. Shirts, collars and cuffs are done in AI style the finest work. First class service offered by Longan's Laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longan
Grand Trunk Railway Pamphlet Mail Offer Described
Mt Clemens described as the Mineral Bath City in a pamphlet promotion. Timetables and travel details mention mailing free of charge to the Advertising Department at 135 Adams Street Chicago. The firm is Geo W Vau A G P T A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Clemens
Bath City
Grand Trunk Railway
Adams St
Chicago
Geo
Mrs Hetrick Praises Peruna For Healing Change of Life
Mrs Hetrick of Kennard Nebraska writes she felt weak for ten years after menopause with back pain tender flesh dizziness and weight loss. After following directions and taking Peruna she feels like a different person. Ad advises writing Dr Hartman for free advice and notes Peruna costs $1 per bottle at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hetrick
Kennard
Washington County
Neb
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
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Cash Grocers
West Main St
Bell
Concordia
Ohio St
Q. C
Blair
Montana
DR. Fenner
St.vitus
Dange Fenner
Fredonia
N.Y
Eva Bartho
Kate Mann
Bathurst Street
Toronto
East 12Th Street
Louise Mahon
Mr. Leon Loeb
W. Second St
W. Main St
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