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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1899
Page
7
A proposed extension of time to January 1 1901 is discussed by interstate commissioners. The main issue is a new law restricting access to trains and cars not equipped by a company, hindering trunk lines from running mixed trains.
Mrs F Walls and six other Parsons Division 127 L A to B of R T members returned from Sedalia Missouri where they were hosted by Sedalia Division 141 L A to B of R T. They praised hospitality and enjoyed city drives a grand banquet and a festive evening walk.
The Railway Age reports five systems exceed 7,000 miles and rank by mileage. Pennsylvania 9,300 miles leads, followed by Chicago and Northwestern 5,400, Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe 7,500, Canadian Pacific 7,700, and Burlington 7,500. Others near 6,000 to 7,000 include Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul, Southern Railway, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific around 5,500. Completion of under construction lines will sharpen figures by year end.
A list shows new patients at the Katy hospital with injuries and illnesses. P McEldowney wiper from Denison has a right knee and neck wrench. Peter Gentry laborer at Chickie Chockie crusher has fever. Others include Robin Randall Denison portered ear ailment, J W Maxwell Denison brakeman with lacerated forearm, and several fever or boils cases. Two patients, H Whitaker and G Lewis, are readmitted after discharge.
A Katy circular by superintendent Wm. O Hirin announces W J Schubert of Parsons as Air Brake Inspector. The position had been vacant since the resignation of C farmer about two months ago.
Wichita Falls Texas December 4 A Missouri Pacific conductor from Kansas City named M C Clarke accidentally killed himself in Dundee Friday evening as he removed a rifle from the buggy after a hunting trip. A hammer struck a wheel spoke triggering the discharge.
A gun discharge struck a man in the heart, causing a fatal wound. Police and medical responders attended the scene and investigation is underway. The identity of the victim and exact circumstances are not disclosed in the readable text.
J R G Fitzpatrick returns from Herrington with wife. Eugene Sullivan of Maroon takes a Katy brakeman post and will move to Sedalia. 250 prisoners from Muskogee will be moved to the new Katy prison car with many sent to Jefferson City. M E and T train No 1 gains an extra baggage car for holiday travel and express, running until January 1.
An Indian doctor at 317 Lamine Hotel LeGrande block advertises a natural weed based medicine made in house and will offer it free for 16 days. He claims instant relief for moving pains and provides free consultation. He also promotes Duroc Mineral Oil Springs for indigestion urinary and bladder issues with aid for the poor. Inquire at Dr Buhl Proprietor office.
Joe Paradis resumes beef roasts as a leading specialty with plans for superior meats this season. He invites first trial orders and offers free city delivery. His own selected cuts include spare ribs pork sausage beef steaks veal lamb pork and brains available daily by phone 120.
Dr D L La Verne presents Grip Tab for La Grippe and colds that supposedly does not affect the head like quinine. Price 25 cents. Claimed best remedy for headache. Aug Fleischmann's Pharmacy at corner Fourth and Ohio streets Sedalia Missouri sells it.
The Sedalia lodge of Elks held its annual lodge of sorrow yesterday afternoon. Eulogies were delivered by Judge George L. Longan and John Cashman of Sedalia, and C. D. Corum of Boonville.
The person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by coughing is asked to call on A. S. McGowan to obtain a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar, which is said to provide relief.
Local note reports C L Shugart a brakeman on the Missouri Pacific on the west end becomes a father to a boy weighing thirteen and a half pounds at birth.
County Surveyor T O Stanley drove 45 miles Saturday to inspect new bridges and repairs. He noted a new bridge 2 1/2 miles southwest of Dresden and another five miles northwest of Lamote, both completed. A site near the Tom Price farm northeast of Rowletta requires repair. An iron bridge over South Fork northwest of Houstonia needs re flooring. A bridge north of Georgetown, about a mile and a half away, needs minor repairs and a new floor. built in 1867, it is the county's first wrought iron bridge and among the first of its kind in the United States.
A promotional item touts Morrow's Liverlax as a mild liver and bowel remedy for costiveness biliousness and malaise. It cites Mrs Charles Carter of Kansas City Missouri endorsing the product and lists pricing and distribution through Mertz Hale stores and John Morrow & Co Springfield Ohio.
The editorial argues major newspapers unite to urge Congress to repeal the paper tariff to help Canada’s mills compete with domestic producers. It asserts tariffs create trusts and would justify similarly harming other trusts.
Customer with a lucky number may choose a suit overcoat jacket or collarette from the St Louis Clothing Co. A ticket is issued with every fifty cent purchase. Call for prices at P Hoffman Spot Cash Grocer located at 114 West Main Street.
The Sentinel notes its Sedalia plant employs more printers than any local establishment and each worker is described as a first class union artisan.
Price 25 cents for a headache remedy touted as the best and sold at Aug T Fleischmann's Pharmacy corner Fourth and Ohio streets Seda lia Mo.
Dr H L Yarger field secretary of the Board of Church Extension of the Lutheran church departed this morning for Atchison Kansas He preached the Sunday morning sermon at the rededication service of the local Lutheran church
Advertisement states Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure la grippe in two days. Claim includes money back guarantee if it fails and a signature on each box by WE Grove. Price 25 cents.
Will F. Smith, advance agent for Backman's Glass Blowers, from Moberly, announces the company will arrive next Monday for a week's stand. He urges the public to seek the original organization and beware of impostors posing as a transient company.
Tobacco users urged to quit with No-To-Bac advertised as a guaranteed remedy. Claims to restore vigor and strength for men, with availability through druggists and a free booklet and sample. Distrib from Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago and New York.
Bargain sale on monuments and grave tablets advertised by C. H. Heynen on N. Ohio Street with an $18 tablet offered for $12. Vehicle and contact details not provided.
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