Wife killer Evans taunts fate before death in Kansas City
George B. Evans, president of the American Transfer Co, shot his wife early Saturday then killed himself. He left notes for his daughter Zora and friends, and spoke of plans to reveal the crime to associates before dying on a hill near Mount St. Mary’s cemetery.
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Kansas City
George Bb. Evans
American Transfer Company
Henry S. Evans
Agnes Avenue
George
Zora
George Evans
Mount St. Mary’s Cemetery
Mr. Koenig
Evans
Little’s Saloon
Funeral for J A Hukill Held at First Christian Church
Funeral services for J A Hukill, who died last Saturday morning, were conducted at 4 p m Sunday at the First Christian church by Rev F L Cook under the auspices of the O R C. Floral tributes from the O R C and Ladies Auxiliary covered the casket. Special music by Mrs E F Yancey. Pallbearers were C P Hall N M Hinshaw C R Campbell M L DeHaven George Light and C M Ducker.
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J. A. Hukill
First Christian Church
F. L. Cook
New Cod Liver Oil Emulsion Promised as Vitalized Food
A sales pitch for Ozomullion Food Co claiming a new vitalized cod liver oil emulsion that soothes the stomach in hot weather and aids invalids with weak lungs and poor blood. It offers a free trial bottle mailed to any name and address with 10 cents to cover postage.
A Fine Machine at Gieschen Viebrock Store
Gieschen and Viebrock on Main Street install a modern National Cash Register with eight drawers and individual keys for each clerk. It records each sale on a receipt and keeps a persistent log inside the machine, handling cash from one cent to 999 dollars 99 cents. The firm invites the public to view the device at 116 West Main Street.
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Gieschen & Viebrock
Main Street
National Cash Register
West Main Street
Coming Nuptials for Mayme L Hoffman and Ira Melton
Announcement of the coming marriage of Miss Mayme L. Hoffman of Sedalia to Mr. Ira Melton of Sedalia. The wedding is set for Wednesday evening August 26 at the bride's parents home 728 East Fifth Street.
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Mayme Hoffman
Ira E. Melton
Mayme L. Hoffman
Chas. Hoffman
East Fifth Street
Ira FE. Melton
Sedalia
Model Clothing
Tuning Service Notice At John N. Taylor Store
A. A. Clinkscales will be at John N. Taylor's music store 514 Ohio street for tuning. all orders left here will receive prompt attention.
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A. A. Clinkscales
John N. Taylor
Ohio Street
Colored Man John Hill Buried After Firearm Death Near Windsor
The colored man John Hill, shot Friday night in a Windsor area row, died Saturday and was buried this afternoon in the potters field. Suspect Frank James eluded capture after firing the fatal shots. Coroner McCluney viewed the remains and ordered a jury for an inquest on Tuesday.
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John Hill
Windsor
Sentinel
Potters’ Field
Frank James
Hill
McCluney
MecLaughlin
Monarch Laundry Promises Modern, Unexcelled Service
With unexcelled facilities for handling all classes of laundry work the Monarch Laundry offers the public a modern and perfect service in every detail. Chas Van Antwerp proprietor. Phones 12?
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Monarch Laundry
Chas. van
Local visitors arrive for Fair events in Sedalia
Bard Cockrell arrives from Dallas to visit aunt Mrs. M A Fulkerson and attend the Fair. R S O'Brien of Kansas City visits relatives and returns home. G A Widder makes a business trip to Holden. Judge George F Longan leaves for Eldorado Springs with family. Mrs B J Wright and sons return from Falls City after six weeks visiting. Harry Heckman arrives from St Louis for the Fair. Con O Connell and D J Connor of Lamonte visited. J B Marsden and L P North visit Sedalia. Mrs North returns home. E Hi Purdy and family guests of relatives attending Miss Grace Baldwin's visit from St Louis. Russell Tedford of Moberly will arrive to help with music for the Second Regiment band at the State Fair grounds. S Conrad of Fort Leavenworth is in the city on business. Jessie Scott visits K C with K A Ealey. Frank Lee visits Kansas City. F R Harris N J Gesman Harry McCune and Dr H C Mitchell of Lamonte attend the Fair. J W Popham state agent for Washington Life Insurance with family will make Sedalia headquarters. Rutledge Mellor of St Louis visits his parents during the Fair. Maude Murrell of Kansas City visits Sedalia Saturday.
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R. S. O’brien
Kansas City
G. A. Widder
Holden
George F. Longan
Eldorado Springs
B. J. Wright
Edward
Robert
Falls City
Neb
Harry Heckman
St. Louis
Con O'Connell
D. J. Connor
Lamonte
J. B. Marsden
W. J. Brill
L. P. North
Iantha
Grace Baldwin
Russell Tedford
Moberly
Bana
S. Conrad
Fort Leavenworth
Bas
Leavenworth
Jessie Scott
K. A. Ealey
East Fifth Street
Frank Lee
F. R. Harris
N. J. Gesman
Harry McCune
H. C. Mitchell
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