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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1902
Page
2
Constable James Conner and Justices of the Peace W B Miller Nelson Mosher John R Clpton are recorded in the local court listings.
The State university at Columbia Missouri began operations in 1840 marking a major milestone in regional higher education.
Historical note on Missouri law ending imprisonment for debt in 1843. The act written by Governor Reynolds states that imprisonment for debt is hereby abolished, marking a shift in state legal policy.
W H Reynolds proprietor of the Royal Bowling Hall together with Tom Clopton and John Messiman, all of Sedalia, are in town arranging to reopen the alleys next Monday. Clopton will manage the alleys this winter and will relocate his family soon.
J. B. Van Noy former Missouri Pacific news stand manager sues Metropolitan Street Railway in Kansas City for 20000 damages claiming severe nervous shock and other injuries from the incline crash, with no broken bones reported.
L A Goodman secretary of the Missouri State Horticultural Society estimates this year’s apple yield at 35 percent of the average. In many localities the expected yield ranges from 30 to 90 percent of normal.
Dexter Pen preferred by professors authors judges for its smooth writing and non scratch quality. Dexter's Book Store notes costs higher than common pens but justified by the durable, refined writing instrument.
The Johnson county court awarded a contract to build thirty seven steel bridges at ten thousand dollars. A like number of bridges have just been completed and paid for. Funds are available to pay for the new bridges and recent county roads.
The Nebrasika-Colorado Express departs Kansas City at 9 35 p m and reaches Denver at 3 15 p m next day, three hours quicker. The morning Denver Express leaves at 10 40 a m. Through chair cars sleepers and dining cars are offered. Personally conducted California Excursions run Wednesdays and Thursdays via Scenic Colorado.
An old Burlington Northern Express travel advertisement invites readers to describe their proposed trip to the Northwest for a low fare quote and free printed matter. It lists R. H. Crozier in Kansas City and L. W. Wakely and Howard Elliott in St. Louis as officials.
The notice explains pricing for Help Wanted and sale ads with 18 words or less at three 25 cent charges. Funeral notices and cards of thanks up to 10 lines are ten cents per line, obituaries up to 30 lines at one dollar, extra space five cents per line. Enclose answers in an envelope and ensure proper addressing.
Help wanted notice seeks a matron and a janitor at city hospital. Applications are to be sent by letters to Mrs A P Morey who serves as president of the institution.
Local ad offers a fine red Jersey bull described as gentle and thoroughbred plus a red Jersey boar, one thousand bales Timothy hay and finest white oats, listed by Van B Wisker.
For sale soft coal base burner small wood cook stove and furnishings of four rooms near new 721 West Fourth street. For sale horse wagon and harness suitable for light family use horse gentle inquire Broadway crossing. For sale new Columbia telephone Singer sewing machine etc 212 West Fourth street.
The Missouri State Sunday school convention is now in session at Springfield with delegates from local churches in attendance to discuss a county and state program.
Classified notice seeking a trustworthy gentleman or lady in each county to manage business for a solid financial house. Weekly cash salary of 18 dollars paid by check every Wednesday, with expenses covered from head funds. Address 340 Caxton quarters. Money advanced for Chicago.
Property listing notes a residence and shop at 672 East 15th Street Sedalia Missouri with plans available on request. Estimations based on the state of buildings and existing conditions are indicated. буда
A local advert proclaims Kehl's Meats as the best with claims of fresh cuts, quick service, and the lowest prices. It emphasizes restocking, order fulfillment, and dependable delivery to customers.
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