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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1905
Page
2
The Sedalia Sentinel established 1880 is the official city paper managed by The Sentinel Newspaper Company. Subscription rates include daily and weekly options with mail and carrier delivery and annual costs listed. The issue notes post office entry and staff titles of George H. Scruton and John E. Tiedeman.
Readable text notes that business meetings will occur in the First Congregational Church venue.
G. B. Butcher, agent for W. Poinderter, offers Vic eral hard wheat flour and BB soft wheat flour.
A veterinarian disproves rabies as the cause in many dogs mistaken for mad dogs and urges a fair treatment of animals. The piece notes a pamphlet by Mr. George M. McCarthy arguing against cruel, erroneous diagnoses and advocates humane observation and care. Portland coverage reports Illinois Governor Charles S. Deneen visiting the fair, greeted by officials, touring the Illinois building and receiving receptions.
Populists from across Georgia assemble in Atlanta to map strategy for the upcoming political campaign. The party executive committee met at the Cannon hotel with Chairman J. J. Holloway presiding and stressed an early start. Committees were formed and the gathering adjourned until this afternoon with expectations of heightened activity.
Several hundred delegates and as many lay members arrived to attend the annual conference of the Disciples of Christ in San Francisco. The meeting opened at the First Congregational church with headquarters at Native Sons hall and large evening gatherings planned at the Young Men’s Christian Auditorium.
Classified loan notice seeks a $300 loan offering a $50 bonus. Repayment plan set at $20 per month. Personal security valued at $2,000. Addressed to J. O. M. in care of the Sentinel.
Adjutant Hawkes arrives in Sedalia today and visits again tomorrow at Salvation Army hall 118 West Main. He oversees junior work across Missouri Southern Illinois Arkansas Louisiana and Texas and is praised as a skilled speaker and leading cornetist. Everyone invited, free seats.
L C Snell dermatologist chiropodist haltz bealp and complexion specialist advertises services at 182 West Third Street highlighting expert skin and foot care.
The Adventist tent on West Third street plans a summer topic on The Origin and Destiny of Satan after rainouts. Elder Scales will speak tonight if weather permits. A storm halted last night’s meeting, but the tent remains intact and a large crowd is expected.
An advertisement argues stimulants worsen stomach weakness and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a non alcoholic cure. A Texas testimonial describes severe prior illness and recovery after eight bottles, followed by praise of substitutes and mention of Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
City council resolution curbs east and west sides of Lamine Avenue in Sedalia from near Fifth to Sixth streets and adjoining alley lines. The measure requires concrete curbing, graded to match existing elevations, with publication in Sedalia Evening Sentinel for seven insertions.
A Sedalia Missouri city resolution from August 14 1905 declares it necessary to curb both sides of Ohio avenue from Ninth street to Eighteenth street. The council finds and hereby de- serves further action to implement the curb.
The Sedalia Missouri City Council on August 7 1905 adopted a measure passed by the mayor on August 11 1905. The council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and the document is witnessed and sealed by City Clerk C F Baker.
The City Council of Sedalia Missouri invites bids for brick sidewalks on the south side of Jefferson Street under Ordinance 624 condemning defective sidewalks and directing new walks. Bids due by 5 p.m. September 4 1905. The notice is witnessed by City Clerk C E Baker.
Seven Pennville residents were badly buried when gas in an abandoned well exploded as one peer examined the inside. A lifted lid and a struck match triggered the blast, endangering seven lives in Indianapolis reporting.
Notice to sidewalk contractors for brick sidewalks on the west side of Ohio avenue in Sedalia Missouri under an ordinance passed August 7 1905 and approved August 11 1905. City Clerk signature and seal dated August 5 1905. The notice lists conditions and the right to bids. Also an advertisement for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure sold by W E Bard Drug Co claiming relief for stomach ailments.
Hudson New York August 17 residents celebrate as about twenty motor boats begin a 400 mile cruise to the Thousand Islands. Captains receive instructions pass through the Fite canal and race to Albany Oswego and finally to the Thousand Islands with events including a water carnival at Frontenac and the American Power Boat Association challenge race in late August.
The Council of Sedalia Missouri will receive bids for the brick sidewalk construction on the north side of Saline Street as authorized by Ordinance 625. The contract covers the new sidewalk and related work as described in the ordinance.
Louisa Virginia August 17 The Confederate monument honoring local Civil War soldiers was unveiled today with impressive ceremonies. Prominent citizens delivered addresses and led a tribute as crowds gathered for the celebration.
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