Freight Train 106 Wrecks on Lard Hill Rallroads Scene
A Katy freight train, No. 106, derailed on Lard Hill disrupting service. No immediate report of injuries or causes, crews dispatched to assess the wreck and clear the line.
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1903
Page
8
Freight wreck delays No. 5 train near Lard Hill
A freight wreck three miles southwest of town delayed passenger train No. 5 until 7 40 this morning. The incident involved No. 106 northbound with a draw bar failure at the top of Lard Hill. No injuries were reported and wreckers placed the derailed cars back on the rails by seven. The article also notes the burial of Mr Huff and advertises local clothing prices and goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Herschberger
Busy Day as Dr. Dodd Examines Fifteen Children
Dr. Dodd at Huckins Hotel examined fifteen local children Saturday for glasses. Nine needed lenses, including three cross eyed youngsters slated for rapid improvement. His one fourth time method is praised over older tests, with more sessions planned before December 20. Meanwhile Gus Rottler and wife welcome a baby boy born Sunday weighing 14 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Dodd
Slueckins Hotel
Dodd
Smoke Grow
Gus Rottler
Fourth and
Massachusetts Avenue
Papa Rattler
Boilermakers Strike at Santa Fe Shops Settled in Kansas
In Kansas City on December 7, the boilermaker strike at Argentine Santa Fe shops ended with part of the workers returning. The stoppage began a week earlier after eight men were discharged, prompting five more union members to strike before a conference with officials produced the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Kas
Santa Fe
Argentine
Sedalia Seeks Missouri Pacific Shops Prize
Sedalia aims to land the Missouri Pacific shops, touted as the best fit for central Missouri. Supporters say Pettis County residents deserve the shops, and Morgan County citizens also advocate Sedalia as the prime location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Missouri Pacific
Missouri
Pettis County
Morgan County
Nan
Versailles Gains City Status With Two Railroads
Versailles the Morgan county seat becomes a city as two railroads the Rock Island line and the Missouri Pacific extend service to the area. The Rock Island has just completed its road to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
Morgan County
New Rock Island Road
Missouri Pacific
Rock Island
NEAT UP-TO-DATE Printing Office Produces NEAT Work
A printing office noted for neat up to date work extends its reputation to all products. The statement highlights consistent efficiency and quality across services.
Morgan County Sees Bright Future and Rail Links
Morgan county's capital and trains run regularly between there and St. Louis. The state section has a bright future and, with mineral prospects, will develop into a rich region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
St. Louis
Funeral services for Ed Huff Missouri Pacific switchman
Funeral services for Ed Huff held Sunday afternoon at 3:50 at his sister Mrs. T. Wilsons residence 407 Howard Street officiated by Rev F L Cook East Broadway Christian church. Burial in city cemetery. Pallbearers were W M Vaught John Riley King and John Schell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Huff
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
T. Wilson
Howard — Street
F. L. Cook
East Broadway
Local bridge crew listed with positions and towns
James Rogers bridgesman Denison R M Frazier bridgeman horing Post I T Gill fenceman Atoka L W OH Tolbert lineman Alom ino Post I T Sam Cowan crusher laborer Sweeney Mo W H H Tolbert lineman Horn ing Post I T Will Wilton bridgeman Princeton Tex
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rogers
Bridgesman
Denison
R. M. Frazier
Bridgeman
Horing Post
Gill
Atoka
L. W
Rock Island Tunnel Work Near Lee's Summit Ahead
About three weeks work will be required for completion of the Rock Island tunnel north of Lee's Summit. Conductor W. S. Stone of the Katy returned from Warsaw DL where he attended the funeral of his father in law Mr. H. Boogee. Katy Conductor W. L. Jerries is taking a few trips off. Oe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Lee’s Summit
W. S. Stone
Katy
Warsaw
H. Boogee
W. L. Jerries
Dexter Purchases New Automobile in City
Charles Dexter, East Second street book and stationery merchant, buys a new automobile. William Breigg, Missouri Pacific machinist, expert in machines, teaches Dexter how to propel it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dexter
East Second Street
William Breigg
Missouri Pacific
Dexter
One Hundred Dollars a Box Witch Hazel Salve Ad
H A Tisdale of Summerton Ss C places a $100 value on DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve claiming it cured his 20 year piles after other doctors failed. The salve blends Witch Hazel with antiseptics and emollients and is said to heal piles, sores, cuts, eczema and skin diseases. Sold by Bard Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Tisdale
Summerton
Ss. C
DeWitt
W. FE. Bard Drug Co
Ball Blue Ad Claims Superior Bleaching Value
An advertisement promotes Ball Blue with the slogan You Use Pail Blue Get Red Cross Ball Blue. It touts a large two ounce package priced at a cent, presenting a compact sales pitch for a household product.
Crank That Remark, Glasses Fix a Jolly Fellow
A speaker notes a man’s cranky mood and suggests his poor eyesight is the cause. A pair of glasses will improve his vision and transform him into a good natured, cheerful man.
Lost Purse At Pehl Saloon On West Second Street
Willie Bertman of the Pehl saloon report a lost purse last night in the toilet room containing three five dollar bank notes totaling 15 and a business card. A finder netted the cash and did not return the purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Bertman
Pehl
West Second Street
Mr. Pehl
Chicago Markets December 4 Hog and Cattle Prices
Chicago markets report hogs and cattle with mixed to steady quotes from Chicago Kansas City and Omaha. top hog price reaches 4.52 with bulk sales around 4.40 to 4.50. Estimated hogs for Chicago on Tuesday at 28,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Louis
Sedalia Markets Prices for Farm and Dairy Products
Prices paid by local dealers for farm and dairy products across cereals hay and straw, oats and wheat per bushel, flour by cwt, groceries including butter and potatoes, corn meal, sorghum, poultry, eggs and various fowl. Regional figures list per ton, per bushel, or per dozen with cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Local Pantry Prices In Pettis County Markets
Old fashioned Buckwheat Flour five pound bag near Warsaw Missouri. New Holland Herring two for a nickel. Budling's New Dill Pickles twenty cents a dozen. New Mackerel ten cents. Our Golden Roast Coffee twenty five cents a pound. Pettis County Strained Honey forty five cents Mason quart jar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Boston
Budling
Pettis County
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F. D. Ormond
Ohio St
Sedalia, Mo
Weis
Bureau of Personal Service of
Kansas City, Mo
FE. A. Hawks
Ellis’ Hotel
Bureau of Personal Service
Grand Ave
K.C
Logan Com. Co
Lamine Street
Jay
Sedalia Markets
Monahan Collier
AT the
P. Brandt Grocer CO
O. K
Peacock
McAlester Nut Cor
Third
Montgomery
Whipple Coal
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