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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1901
Page
4
The State Fair Race Track is in fine condition after Sunday and Monday rain settled dust at the fair grounds. From now until the fair, sprinklers will run all night to water the track.
Mr E J Martin proprietor of the Elite bowling hall announced the hall will reopen on the evening of September 2 with two weeks of evening hours and then daily daytime hours. The venue is being repainted and alleys refitted for the coming season with W S Allen continuing as manager.
Judge David Kinsey and his wife will celebrate their thirty sixth anniversary on August 31. The couple is preparing for the occasion with special plans.
Barney Lewis and Ollie Williams were issued a marriage license this afternoon in Houstonia by County Recorder Lee Looney.
Miss Mae McDougall has taken a position in the offices of the State fair headquarters and will be employed until after the fair.
The county court met this morning with Judge Senior absent. Delinquent saloon licenses and related matters were discussed.
A medicine case belonging to Dr. De Lamater has been found in the Hoffman building and is requested to be returned to the owner.
The Lyon Stock company, seen at Forest Park Summer Theatre this season, begins a two weeks engagement tonight. The troupe continues its season with a full lineup of performances at the outdoor venue.
Mr. Lyon secures five first class vaudeville artists from Kansas City at considerable expense and seeks strong local patronage for the high class entertainment.
The coroner in Cole county reports an inquest at Elston finding the unknown man murdered rather than killed by a train. The victim, about 35, wore a blue striped shirt and carried sewing machine tools. his killer, about 18, was last seen with him and the pistol remains uncertain.
The Kansas City Times reports a freight collision within Kansas City limits as a Chicago and Alton train tried to pass a stationary switch engine. Two crewmen were slightly hurt, two Alton cars blocked the Missouri Pacific line for about an hour, and engines were damaged. The incident disturbed the neighborhood with a loud collision.
C F Schraag resigns as train master Choctaw division of Missouri Kansas and Texas railway. J C Eggleston appointed successor with headquarters at Denison. Schraag previously traveling engineer for the Katy with Seadlin as headquarters. Also listed are staff and workers at various locations including Gainesville Dallas Parsons Royce Sweeney Atoka Coalgate Muskogee and George Chandler facts.
The September issue showcases two pages of prize rural scenes from the Ladies' Home Journal. The collection appeals to photographers and art lovers, with many images resembling paintings while remaining true to nature.
Joe Roe refutes Dick Johnson authority claims as baseless and states he will answer in next Sunday's papers. The dispute stems from allegations published in the recent Sunday issue.
Carl Wile a former Sedalia cigar dealer who ran his business here about twenty years ago died in Chicago Saturday. His funeral was held there this afternoon.
Florida sourced candy stock offered direct at 15¢ per dozen in bulk consignments. Candy Palace advertises 1060 dozen available for quick sale.
The Denver Express will be the opening attraction at Wood's opera house next Saturday with a matinee and night show. The play is a concise Colorado story not a railroad tale, in a vein similar to Arizona which has enjoyed a phenomenal run in Chicago. It blends human pathos wit and satire with a home like story sure to appeal to city audiences.
The steel rails from the Colorado line of the Missouri Pacific are to be used partly for widening the S W and S W line. Work on the narrow gauge will start as soon as steel for the new road arrives. W D Collins, former stenographer to Superintendent D Hardy, is appointed transportation clerk at headquarters, starting duties this morning.
A Knights Templar special train on the Missouri Pacific line traveled from the west to Louisville Kentucky, passing through the area early Sunday morning. The article notes the notable group aboard the train.
General Superintendent H. G. Clark of the Missouri Pacific, who fell seriously ill at Manitou Colorado, is reported improving.
Railroad notes from the Katy and Missouri Pacific detail conductor changes lay offs and new hires. Typhoid illness affects Kinsey and Shirley while engine 776 returns to service. Dick Johnson resumes duties as night ticket agent after a broken ankle.
J. W. McClain dispatched two Pullman coaches from Marshall to Louisville to attend the annual Knights Templar conclave while plans continue for bridges and buildings for the Katy sub-station at the State fair grounds.
Have the doctor leave your prescription with us and we will deliver it. Arlington Pharmacy states it provides home delivery service for prescribed medicines.
Topeka declares J G White of Sedalia Mo is not its agent and has no authority to represent or misrepresent P H Coney. Public advised to treat him accordingly. Dated August 22 1901.
Prescriptions carefully compounded from selected ingredients at reasonable prices. Arlington Pharmacy.
The advertisement notes rising sales for "Black Cat" hosiery and lists Boston location at 214 Ohio Street, highlighting ongoing demand and retail presence.
A first Congregational church hosts a ten cent ice cream social on Thursday evening August 27 on the church lawn.
The Arlington Pharmacy earned a strong local reputation due to the high grade of its merchandise.
A family mare is offered for sale at a bargain price with inquiries directed to P Vollmer at the Missouri Pacific depot for details and arrangements.
A promotion notes Red Cross Ball Blue as the best in the world with large two ounce packages selling for five cents.
Arlington Pharmacy delivers precise pharmaceutical care with meticulous dispensing and evidence based compounding. Licensed pharmacists supervise each step ensuring accuracy safety and adherence to standards.
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