Times Beal Closed and New Ownership Planned
The Kansas City Times will announce a change of ownership next Sunday morning with Capt. A. A. Lesneir as editorial manager and Judge George Lee Chrisman as president. John S. Sullivan is a major stockholder. W. J. Stone and Moses Wetmore have no stake. Chrisman will not seek national delegates, aiming to keep the paper free from political motives. Captain Lesueur will retire. Also noted, Hayden S. Mason is out of the hospital after injuries, praised by Lieut. Dean of Troop C. Lane Land and Mining orders a Rochester burn drill for Hanbury prospecting, costing 1100 dollars.
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Kansas City Times
A. A. Lesneir
George Lee Chrisman
H. J. Groves
John S. Sullivan
Jefferson City
W. J. Stone
Moses Wetmore
St. Louis
the Times
Judge Chrisman
Chrisman
The
Times
Lesueur
Mason
Dean
Sixth
U.S. Cavalry
Hayden S. Mason
Wonderful Roots and Herbs and The Truth About Good Meat
An Indian doctor advertises at 317 Lamine St Hotel LeGrande offering free 10 day trial of a natural weed medicine with instant relief for moving pains and free consultation. He also touts Duroc Mineral Oil Springs for indigestion and urinary ailments for the poor. Joe Paradis resumes beef roasts with daily home delivery by phone 120 and a wide range of meats available.
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Lamine St
Hotel LeGrande Block
Buhl
the Sentinel
Joe Paradis
Paradis
Mr. Paradis
August Flower Advertised as World’s Largest Medicine
The article extols Green's August Flower as the cure for indigestion biliousness and general malaise, claiming it cleanses the system and supports liver and nerve function with a few liquid doses. It notes sample bottles at A. S. McGowan and Otis W. Smiths. A separate item reports Mrs. Baker undergoing breast amputation at the city hospital, performed by Drs. Crawford Evans and Cowan.
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Green
McGowans
Otis W. Smiths
Cures and Claims Across Halls and Remedies
Advertisements extol Hall's Catarrh Cure promising cure for deafness caused by catarrh while citing testimonials for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Pain Balm. Notices announce a church installation for Rev. G W Dorsey and a local option repeal movement.
Mrs J M Martin and daughter leave after two months visit
Mrs J M Martin and her daughter Miss Lou Olive departed Tuesday for their Montrose home following a two months stay with relatives here.
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J. M. Martin
Holiday Gift Headquarters for Jewelry Lines
A nostalgic ad-style prompt urges readers to consider buying gifts for Christmas from a jewelry HQ. It suggests highlighting the store as a headquarters for holiday gifts and encourages examining the jewelry lines to brighten someone’s season.
Observation Sleepers and Frisco Line Travel Advantage
The article notes Observation Sleepers operating daily between St. Louis and San Antonio, enhancing Southwest travel with the Frisco line. A false alarm Monday evening drew both fire companies to 641 East Thirteenth.
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St. Louis
San Antonio
East Thirteenth
Weltmer Libel Suit Heard in Butler Circuit Court
The libel case brought by Prof Weltmer and Kelly against Dr Bishop and the St Louis Advocate was heard in Butler circuit court. Attorneys for the plaintiff included Scott Bowker Dooley Ludwick Francisco Clark. Defendants were represented by Judge Williams Scarritt Jackson. A specially drawn jury will hear the case after a day-long round of motions.
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Messrs. Bishop
Palmore
Reward Offered For Arrest Of Clothing Store Burglar
A total reward of 50 dollars is posted by Sweet Springs city and local merchants for the arrest and conviction of the burglar or burglars who raided T C Andrews clothing store on December 3 1599 taking about 12 to 14 heavy overcoats with the private mark Andrews Boot Shoe and Clothing Co sewn to the lining near the collar of the coats.
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Sweet Springs
T. C. Andrew
Andrews Boot, Shoe and Clothing Co
Osteopaths Morris and Brasher Move Practice to Higginsville
Doctors Morris and Brasher, osteopaths long established in the area, have relocated their practice to Higginsville.
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Morris and
Brasher
Higginsville
Cameron joins Springfield amid smallpox scare
The note warns readers not to risk life by taking a claimed Rocky Mountain Tea substitute. It states no quick cure exists and lists the price at 35 cents for the product available through druggists. It also reports Gallatin facing a water shortage and planning a well dig costing 1065 dollars.
Foley’s Honey and Tar Restores Voice for Hickory Man
Benj Ingerson of Hutton Indiana says he had spoken only in whispers for months. One bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar restored his voice. The remedy is used widely by speakers and singers and endorses its effectiveness.
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Chamberlain
D. B. Johnston
Richmond, Inc
Servant-Harker Drug Co
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Benj. Ingerson
Hutton, Ind
Foley
A. 5
McGowan
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DR. Bell
DR. Bells Pine
Rt Bee
WM. Kosted & Sons
Ohio ST
TEL
Mormon Church
Bishop Remedy Co
San
Servant,s Pharmacy
Francisco, Cal
Third National Bank
Sedalia, Mo
John N. Dalby
A. P. Morey
R. H. Moses
W. A. Latimer
Ass’t
J. N. Dalby
Henry W. Harris
D. H. Smith
BH Merte
N.H Gentry
Chas. H. McAninch
Samuel C. Gold
Morris Harter
Jas T. Montgomery
Chicago & Alton R. R
O. Bowes
Western
N. Broadway
Louis and
Chicago
ST Louis
Kansas City
Palace
Chicago & Alton Railroad
James Charlton
Cago Ill
Yama
W. Phaley, Jee Prof
Apam Irvan
Bank of Commerce
Sedalia
Ohio and
Second Street
Caprica
Pettis Country
John J. Yeater
L. H. Durley
D. H. Crear
A. M. Reel
Adam Ittel
W. E. Bard
Edward Harley
J. M Offield
W. P. Haley
Baker
Times Beal
Presi
Lane Land and Mining Company
Rochester
N. Y
Hanbury
Hall
KF. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
G. W. Dorsey
Morgan Street Baptist Church
Ohio
Thomas C. Bower
Gleace
Servant Harker Drug Co
Fancy Work
Nancy David
Croup
Ike Turner
Katy
Leader Courier
Osceola Mills
Servant- Harker Drug Co
Mercer County
St. Joseph
Spectacle Department
Dickmans
Ohio Street
W.j.letts
Weltmer’s
Libel Sutep
Swift
D. R. Johnson
Blackshear, Pierce Co
J.O. Malley
West Fifteenth Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, Ga
A. S. McGowan
Cameron
Springfield
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