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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1902
Page
1
The second day of the Missouri State Fair sees improved weather and rapid restoration after a storm. Exhibits, pork and poultry tents recover, horses and swine judged, and prizes awarded in art and pantry divisions.
Stock exhibit schedule for tomorrow begins at 10 o clock. Hereford and Polled Angus cattle shown in the large pavilion east of the sheep barn. Sheep are shown in the center ring. Horses display in front of the grand stand each morning. Hog show concluded today, jennets shown today, jacks to be exhibited tomorrow.
King Walnut wins the first heat at a 2 23 pace as Kansas Trainer finishes second and Joseph R. third, Katherine Clay fourth, Monbello fifth, Fannieline distanced by quarters with times 1 06 144 and 1 41 44.
King Walnut won the second heat with a time of 2 151. Kansas trainer finished second, Joseph Ak placed third, Katherine Clay fourth, Monbelle fifth.
Fast Express won three heats with a 2 21 time in the third heat held yesterday. Bonnie Medium placed second, Candy third, Luvena fourth, Uncle William fifth, Mollie Paintoin seventh, Laura P took the time.
Uncle William wins the fourth heat by a neck with Fast Express second and Laura P third. Lurena, Candy, Mollie Painton and Bonnie Medium follow in order. Time listed as 2,1814.
Harry Johnston owned by Eugene Spratt of St. Joe won the last heat in 2:2414. Bridget took the second prize.
A running race event titled Wednesday's Races features a free-for-all trotting competition. The 1.5 mile event offers a purse of 500 dollars and involves multiple contenders in a single heat.
W L Nelson editor of the Bunceton Eagle and Cooper are noted in this brief item. The notice references editorial leadership and local journalism in Bunceton, Missouri, highlighting community journalism traditions. Neither dates nor further actions are provided in the readable text.
Rufus Hawkins, a black man, was arrested this morning on murder charges from St Louis. Hawkins, formerly a porter at W. E. Bard drug store, confessed and is jailed awaiting transport for a preliminary trial in St Louis. He was known as a dangerous figure at the Maple Leaf club last winter.
Ward's Minstrels delivered a first class show before a stormy crowd last night. Tonight the fan makers present an entirely new program from opening to close. The company is ranked among the best in minstrelsy and Sedalians praised the fresh act.
After the minstrels the Hello Bill company returns for two nights Wednesday and Thursday and for Friday and Saturday plays Pickings From Puck the best of all comedies in the program.
Mrs. O. E. Parsons of East Sixth street hosted a Sunday evening gathering for a group of ladies and neighbors to witness the unfolding of her night blooming cereus plant.
W. E. Bard Ding Co offers paints of every description with high quality and prices described as reasonable.
A severe Monday storm in central Missouri killed George Longfellow of Louisiana at New Franklin while he bought walnut timber. The same storm flooded lowlands, downed trees, damaged the Elks vaudeville tent, and caused sewer flooding along Ohio Street.
Mrs Prottsman, despite her husband Dr Prottsman’s poor health and blindness, keeps up daily chores after breaking her arm with a physician present. Authorities later arrest a man for fraud and place him in jail after $45 is found on him.
The firm touts the points of excellence in printing. It highlights careful judgment in handling work, tasteful ink selection, and skill in assembling jobs. Every piece reflects meticulous care from Thomas Printing Co. located at 115 East Second Street.
In Judge Rogers court, Mrs. Jack Edwards and daughter Goldie along with Cora Barnum were acquitted of disturbing the peace of Mrs. Sophia Martin in Northeast Sedalia. Oda Harlow was arrested for alleged theft of a sign from B. Rodimer. his trial was scheduled for 9 a.m. tomorrow and he was released on bond.
The Hud nut line of perfumes is presented as the finest quality yet offered in Sedalia by W. E. Bard Drug Company. The note highlights luxury fragrance goods available locally and promotes the retailer’s selection and reputation.
J L Stephens Sr father of E W Stephens editor of the Columbia Herald died this morning after a short illness at an advanced age in Columbia Missouri.
A fragment notes a display or durant line at John N Taylor's on 514 Ohio Street featuring Emer sons and decorative displays.
Detective Andy O'Hare of Kansas City arrested W. T. Salsman this morning on information from Joplin. He is wanted there for obtaining.
In view of a recent successful sale, the Sentinel commends Mr Kidd for his adaptability, energy, and enterprise in his young horse dealing career and wishes him great success in the business.
A boy sitting on a railing near glass windows lost his balance and shattered a large plate glass pane. He was frightened but unharmed and fled down the street. The boy’s name could not be learned.
The Rev. J. B. Epps of Lexington Missouri married Miss Ene Abbott of this city Sunday morning at the bride’s home on Morgan Street. The couple left immediately after the ceremony for an extended trip north on the Katy.
Superintendent G V Buchanan seeks applications for two vacancies in schools outside Sedalia one at a colored school and one at a white school. Interested teachers should apply for positions in the two institutions seeking new staff for the upcoming term.
A notice requests sending colored goods to Longan's for laundering services.
Jolly Hurtt a linotype operator for the Sentinel is seriously ill at his residence on South Vermont Street. He is described as being very ill and under medical care.
A brief notice instructs readers to send their white goods to Lon Gan’s for laundering services. The item highlights a local laundromat offering garment care and appliance washing.
There was nothing doing in police court this morning and the town is rid of all disturbances.
Local grocery window advertises limes at 225 cents per dozen from Dow's.
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