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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1900
Page
1
City officers filed reports including cemetery sales and city collector accounts. Council approved audits, debated a tax deficit for T. E. Sheerin, authorized an assistant, and allocated funds for sidewalk, street repair, and insurance matters. Electric light issues and street safety repairs were prioritized before adjournment at 9 20 PM.
A rich gold ore strike in Cripple Creek enables Rev J S Bitler to advance his plan for Goodwill Temple in Chicago. Bitler, ex Sedalia minister, holds revival services in St Joseph as news of the million dollar find arrives. The story blends mining success with the church project, highlighting Bitler's vision and support from A J Wharton.
Governor-elect A M Dockery started for Washington on Saturday night to attend the opening of Congress as a spectator. He delayed departure due to the death of a close friend and spent a busy day meeting local politicians who urged various State office claims.
The first week night revival at the First Baptist church was led by evangelist S. M. Brown of Kansas City. His sermon titled Power of Prayer inspired many listeners. Rev. M. W. Barcafer and wife of Butler Missouri sang last night. All are invited to attend tonight.
Sorosis members gathered yesterday afternoon in regular session at Sedalia College of Music. Mrs. T. P. McCluney gave a twenty minute blackboard talk on English literature. The group discussed The Barren Period of English Literature in three parts, with Mrs. S. K. Bullard on The State of Society, Mrs. Frank Rosse on The Introduction of Printing, and Mrs. T. P. McCluney on Historical Events.
Members of the German M. E. church staged a surprise pound party for Rev. J. H. Fiedler and his wife. They invited the couple to supper then entered with a strange key and gathered in the home. Lights went out on arrival and guests joined in games and refreshments.
The Grace Hayward Company presented in Friends drew the largest audience of the season at Wood's opera house. The well balanced company delivered a meritorious performance with each character treated fully and the cast working like clockwork.
The Sedalia district conference of the St. Louis M. E. church begins at Tipton today and runs through Thursday. Rev. Frank Lenig presides as elder and a program of business and papers will be carried out. Attendees leaving this morning include Rev. Lenig and wife, M. Curl, Zed Wright, Nelson Painter and son, T. W. Simpson, C. R. Wade, J. J. Jansen, J. M. Galbreath, C. Hunt, and W. T. Scott.
In Freeman Missouri a stockman Chas Beasley was shot from ambush on a country road at night. Beasley’s horse was killed and he was injured but expected to recover. The Harrisonville sheriff investigated but could not identify the assailant.
Missouri man HH. E. Errett seeks the head banker post of the Modern Woodmen of America. The Nevada Post reports Illinois Woodmen favor his candidacy if Missouri gives its endorsement, noting Illinois influence in such contests.
Marriage license records show J. R. Calvert and Effie R. Wells of Green Ridge. Also listed are P. R. Hoos and Clara M. Myer of St Louis, and R. N. Burress of Lexington with Louella Gibson of Marshall.
The piece argues for Mr. Errett as the logical Missouri candidate, praising his efficiency in the order and his woodcraft work ethic. It notes Governor Dockery will appoint a successor to Flory on the Railroad and Warehouse Commission and outlines potential court action if Flory contests.
Washington officials study plans for eleven new ships expected to cost about 66 million dollars. Bids open on a single day for hulls and machinery totalling 42 million, with 24 million more for guns armor and stores to be spent after launch.
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