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Sedalia Evening Sentinel

Location

Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1903

Page

2

Property ownership claim over local waist asset

The owner asserted possession of the property. The waist was identified as the property of Mrs. A. F. Short who lives north of the city.

A. F Short

State Fair Battle With World's Fair Over 1904 Plans

The editorial condemns the World's fair push to block the 1904 State fair. It notes heavy public support and legal backing for the exposition, cites alleged misconduct including a $14 000 yearly attorney and embezzlement, and urges the board to allow the State fair to proceed while the Expo handles its own affairs.

Butler Decision Sparks Public Outcry and Debate

A critical editorial mocks the Missouri Supreme Court for freeing Ed Butler on a technical point and laments perceived delays in justice. It also attacks morbid curiosity at crime scenes, calls for swift punishment of criminals, and comments on policy moves by Swift's packing and Perry Heath's stance on resigning.

Possem Supper Binds Senti nel Press Force

The Senti nel pressmen and staff held a posum supper at Editor George H. Scruton's home corner Broadway and Moniteau featuring Southern fare and coffee. Veteran cook Al Dyer excelled in service while cigars and camaraderie followed. Attendance included editors, printers, reporters, bookkeepers, ad men, and circulators with Mrs Scruton assisting.

The Sentinel George H. Scruton Broadway Moniteau Streets AL Dyer Scruton Harry ©. Demouth

Nautilus Club Papers and Readings Highlight Meeting

At the Nautilus club gathering on Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. B F Hughes was scheduled to speak on Addison and Steele but was absent. Mrs George McKeown gave a short talk on Steele and Mrs J W McClain presented a paper on Addison. A letter from Mrs James Humphrey of Junction City Kansas thanked the club for a recent personal entertainment.

Nautilus Club B. F. Hughes Addison and Stele George MceKown Steele J. W. McClain

Budweiser Receives World’s Best Beer Honor

The Triepria Scientific Commission at Prague Bohemia reports Budweiser earns the premium for purity and general superiority as the world market’s finest beer after extensive analysis of competing brews.

Anheuser-Busch Ass'n

Brown Blair Nuptials at Fort Scott Home

Ora B. Brown formerly a clerk at the Elks hotel now of Fort Scott Kansas married Miss Blanche Blair in a Wednesday evening ceremony at the bride's home attended by relatives. Dr Carey V. Northrop pastor East Sedalia Baptist church officiated. The couple left by evening train for Fort Scott where the groom conducts business.

Ora B. Brown Elks Hotel Fort Scott Kas Blanche Blair Carey V. Northrop East Sedalia Baptist Church

Kidney Cure and Witch Hazel Salve Ad Notices

An old newspaper ad block promotes Foley's Kidney Cure with a price of one hundred dollars a box and De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve praised by H. A. Tisdale of Summerton for curing long-standing piles. It claims relief for various skin ailments and lists W. EF. Bard Drug Co. as a seller.

H. A. Tisdale Summerton S. C DeWitt W. EF. Bard Drug Co

Elks Social at Sedalia Hall Draws 100 Couples

The Sedalia Elks held a Wednesday evening social at their South Ohio street hall. Over a hundred couples attended and competed for prizes including two silver trays for ladies and a set of prizes for gentlemen. Mrs. James Mara won the first ladies prize in a cut with Mrs. Frank Monroe.

Elks South Ohio Street Elks Lodge James Mara Frank Monroe Fan Smith Besse Maguire Besse Hail L. T. Beck Will Nichols George Bichsel Frank K. Kunkler

George Kroenky Improves After Injury

George Kroenky, who broke a limb last week, is recovering well. The morning train arrived three hours late. A. M. Harlan of Beiler Grocer booked orders Friday. Mrs. D Mahnken visited her daughter Mrs. Charles Schenk Monday night. Mrs. William Henry and son ill with fever. Dr. Guthrie attending.

George Kroenky D. Mahnken Charles Schenk William Henry and Son Campville Dr. Guthrie Henry J. Harms Cole Camp Mr. Dyer Ionia City J. H. Overby and Son Windsor Henry Viebrock R. P. Bennethy George Dump Sedalia John Burkhardt Here J. J. Bluhm Point Pleasant Lake Creek J. W. Coffee Walnut School House Mr. Berry Lincoln

Old Fashioned Country Dinner At Longwood Home

Mr and Mrs R N Lower hosted about twenty four friends at their Longwood area home on Wednesday for an old fashioned country dinner with warm hospitality and generous fellowship throughout the event.

R. N. Lower Longwood Mrs. Lower

Wilcox and Ross Wed by Rev Rudy at Messerly Flats

Mr O Z Wilcox and Miss Carrie V Ross joined in marriage Wednesday evening at 6 o clock. Rev Rudy officiated at his home in the Messerly flats.

O. Z. Wilcox Carrie V. Ross Rday Messerly Flats

Farris's Rubber Goods Display Promotes Fresh Factory Goods

A fragment notes See Farris presenting rubber goods freshly produced at the factory. The short unreadable item highlights new stock and factory freshness.

Farris O O

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Cure Claim

An old ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. It notes a refund if it fails and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.

Bristow Kansas Chicago E. W. Grove

Wood's Opera House Presents Divorces and Ranch King

Amusements notes report Wood's theatre staging A Divorce Cure yesterday and Ranch King last night by the Hoofer company. Agnott and McKee received strong support. Tonight The Bowery Boy with full scenic effects including a railroad sequence. A grand family matinee Saturday afternoon with 10 cent admission.

Bowery Boy

Side Tracked shines as best of comedies with witty tricks

In remarks on names for beggars, the piece praises Jule Walters' Side Tracked as a refined tramp comedy. It claims the show delivers constant laughter with funny special ties and notable mechanical effects. Ticket prices range from 10 to 50 cents.

United States Ontario Quebec Jule Walters

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Walter J. Brill Francis B. Tupper C. F. Kibby Bell, Queen City Abel J. R. Baldwin Sedalia, Mo Pettis County Wenesday A. J. Staley Lodge, Staley & Co New York Avenue Sentinel Office the Sentinel World’s Fair Management St. Louis City Fair Fund Butler Supreme Court Criti Naucht Pne Missouri Ed Butler Springfield, Il Philippines James Gould Schurman Cornell University Schurman Mindanao Swift Perry Heath National Republican Committee Iota Force of Employes Ira Colbert F. Kibby George HI. Scruton Walter J. Brilh Walter Agee Sidney Bs. Kennon Jolly P. Hurtt William A. Keel Hlerman S. Sailer Charles A. Brill Cecil Burnett Robert Baldwin Frost Waddell Imperial Scientific Commission Anheuser-Busch Beer Foley Arlington Pharmacy Sedalia Elks Mora Notes A. M. Harlan Beiler Grocer Company Rev. Rudy Wood Wood’s Hoofer Company Agnott and Mr. McKee Reuben Johnston CALL B. Kerrasa Ime & Co E. E. Johnston Ohio Street R. C. Dolph & CO West Main St Q. C Bell Phone New Orleans Stevenson Santos Japan Wes S. R. Payne Sedali
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