Missouri Leads Nation in Zinc Output Gain
The Missouri inspector reports for the year ending June 30, 1899 total zinc output at 151,430 tons valued at 5,974,624 dollars, up 104 percent from last year. Lead output fell to 70,327 tons from 73,687, while lead value rose to 9,120,861 dollars overall. The three counties Jasper Newton Istettece account for 99 percent of zinc. zinc prices climbed markedly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
State Inspector of
George E. Quinby
Jasper County
Newton County
Istettece
Ore Prices Compared From Last Year
The report shows price per ton rising for ore with $21.94 last year and $16.99 for low grade ore versus $12.14 a ton the prior year.
Lincoln Institute Defeats George R Smith College in Sedalia
Jefferson City Press reports Lincoln Institute beat George R Smith College 15 to 10 in Sedalia on Thanksgiving Day. A later Sedalia release claims Sedalia won 16 to 15. Lincoln players dispute the aggregate score, citing a referee signed statement confirming 15 to 10. One Lincoln pupil named Spencer suffered internal injuries, described as not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Institute
George R.smith College
Sedalia
Spencer
Jefferson City
Defense firm hired in Gilmore murder case
The friends of May Salter and Maude Miller have engaged Edwards & Edwards to assist Messrs Loving er and Luckett in defending the women charged with killing Ed F. Gilmore. The grand jury did not report yesterday but is a safe prediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Salter
Maude Miller
Edwards & Edwards
Messers, Lovinger and Luckett
Ed F. Gilmore
Chickens in High Feather at Menefee's Hall Show
Poultry of every breed, size and age fills Menefee's Hill as fowls arrive for the weekly show at Menefee's hall on West Second. R. W. Tyree oversees the event while over 200 Barred Plymouth Rocks entries are tallied and total exhibition birds are expected to exceed 900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menefee’s Hill
Menefee’s Hall
West Second
R. W. Tyree
Plymouth Rocks
Spun Yarns of Sedalia Courtship and a Houstonia Parable
A humorous/bittersweet column recalls Country John of Houstonia who spends a day in Sedalia with members of a ballet corps. He is lured by a flirtatious dancer who drains his funds and flatters his ego, then returns to the farm in a daze, hopeful yet doomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Sedalia
Corps de Ballet
Poultry Show Judges Named as 72 Entries Compete
Judges H A Bridges Theodore Hughes and J W Wale will assess seventy two poultry entries including chickens bantams and guineas from Missouri Iowa Ohio Nebraska Kansas and Illinois. A silver loving cup valued at 25 donated by the Reliable Poultry Journal will be awarded to the largest best exhibit scoring over 90 points. Other premiums include two gold watches two incubators fruit trees and 5 in gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Bridges
Columbus
Ohio
Theodore Hughes
Trenton
J. W. Wale
Harrisonville
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Illinois
E. A. Peel
Carrollton
Reliable Poultry Journal
Quincy
Ill
The
Poultry Association
Miss Ramsey Kings and Holmeley Leave City for Warrensburg Normal
Miss Mae Ramsey Rae Kings baker and Hallie Holmeley depart this morning to resume studies at Warrensburg Normal after spending Thanksgiving holidays with their parents in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Ramsey
Rae Kingsbaker
Hallie Holmeley
Warrensburg Normal
Mrs. E. A. Creel and Allen Creel Visit Sicher
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Creel and their son Allen Creel of Carrollton Missouri are noted at the Sicher as they operate as fancy poultry breeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Creel
Allen Creel
Carrollton, Mo
Sicher
November Weather Averages Reported by County Surveyor
County Surveyor Stanley reports November average temperature at 52 degrees, ten degrees higher than November 1898. The 1898 high reached 74, matched in 1899, while the low fell to 7 in 1898 and 22 this year. This November logged 12 clear, 11 partly clear, and seven cloudy days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
William G. Lee to Attend Sedalia Meeting
City Collector Sheerin received a message from William G. Lee first vice grand master of the B. A. T. saying he would attend tomorrow evening's Sedalia meeting for the regular annual election of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheerin
William G. Lee
The
Sedalia
Vollrath Family Returns From Boonville Visit
Frank Vollrath has returned from a two weeks visit at Boonville. Mrs Vollrath and Mrs Hain will return tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Vollrath
Boonville
Katy Closes Deal for 300 000 Cubic Yards of Gumbo Ballast
The M. K. & T. railroad contracted with Davy Burnt Ballast of Tibbits for 300000 cubic yards of gumbo ballast for use between Texas Junction and Franklin Junction. Resident engineer F W Bailey and team plan spring operations to straighten curves and adjust grades near Mokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M., Kk. & T. Railroad
Davy Burnt Ballast Company
Tibbits
Texas Junction
Franklin Junction
Katy
F. W. Bailey
W. J. Smith
D. Divers
Dick Garrett
Mokane
Railroads seek extended deadline for safety equipment
The Interstate Commerce Commission will hear applications at its Washington headquarters for more time to equip cars with automatic couplers and air brakes. By November 22, 165 railroad companies had filed, with the Pennsylvania system later adding about nine thousand miles of track, as the deadline for safety equipment nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Pennsylvania
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All America
Tion
G. T. Lambirth
Warrensburg
Billy Has
Judges
Houstonia
Mr. Leavitt
Ballet
Country John
Dexter
Pettis
Sidher
Georgetown
Clinton
Sulu
Wm. Lee
Stickney
Marc Anthony
Cohen Coal Co
Aohen
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