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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1899
Page
2
Extremely low one way and round trip rates to numerous Pacific Northwest and western points. C M Pendleton in Sedalia Missouri lists: Helena and Butte Montana thirty dollars. Portland Seattle Tacoma188.70. Tickets on sale daily.
One fare plus 2 dollars for a round trip to Texas Kansas Arkansas Louisiana Missouri Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico valid December 5 for home seekers excursion plans across multiple states.
Regular Tourist Sleeper departs Kansas City at 9 05 p m commencing Nov 4 and each Saturday thereafter via Missouri Kansas and Texas railway to San Francisco. Route via M E and T train No 1 from Sedalia 7 15 p m through Parsons to Waco and Fr tonio then So Pac to California. Equipment includes tourist cars with latest comforts. For special rates apply to local agents.
Five daily trains east and west offer fast service with Sedalia departures at 5 pm and arrivals at multiple eastern cities by the next morning. Maps routes include St Louis Chicago Milwaukee Toledo Indianapolis Columbus Pittsburg Cincinnati Washington Philadelphia New York Boston. Contact J. W. McClain for information.
A transportation listing shows daily one way tickets available to Portland Seattle Tacoma Syn Kane Helena and Butte.
A brief note outlines sleeping car service operating from St Louis to Northern Michigan resort areas. The service promises convenient travel for vacationers seeking inland lakes and resort destinations, highlighting comfortable seating, scheduled departures, and on board amenities.
E. M. Shields, clerk of Sedalia camp No. 16, W.O. W., reports a draft for 100 dollars to be used to provide a monument for a deceased member.
Constable H. C. Jones of Clinton, en route from Warsaw to Sedalia, held Harry McLaughlin in custody on charges of petit larceny after a Saturday night detour. The report also notes an advertisement for Hobbs' Sparagus Pills claiming kidney cures with free samples.
A vintage ad touts Grain-O as a nutritious coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee when prepared properly, and costs 15 to 25 cents. Sold by all grocers.
Steam was raised for the first time in the plant with the new boilers. Officials pronounce them daisies and expect improved efficiency and production.
A printed medicine advertisement claims a neglected cold affects the lungs and heart, and asserts Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey cures coughs and colds by rebuilding tissues and supplying oxygen to the blood. It advises buyers to visit local druggists for purchase.
Edward Hopkins of East Seda Lia threw a rock that broke an electric car window on Saturday. The damage was settled by his father.
D B Johnston of Richmond reports a long rheumatism battle ended by Chamberlains Pain Balm. He says a single application reduced swelling and pain. Sold by Servant Harker Drug Co J L Kautzman and Otis W Smith.
Dr Tal McConnell formerly of Sedalia has purchased the T. W. Warren drug store in Houstonia where he now resides.
It takes a minute to stop a cough with One Minute Cough Cure. The remedy claims to cure throat and lung troubles, prevent consumption, and is described as harmless and pleasant. Sponsored by Servant-Harker Drug Co.
Washington reports the annual mint director notes gold coinage reached a record of 108 million dollars, silver dollar coinage jumped to 718 million, and bullion stocks rose significantly. With rising world gold output and pending congressional authority, the U.S. faces continued expansion of coinage and monetary supply.
Charles R. Grove a longtime Omaha resident and Republican committee member was shot and killed late last night in his Thirteenth and Dodge street saloon by Tom Collins a local tough. Collins fired a 38 caliber pistol wounding Grove who died at Presbyterian hospital after being restrained by bystanders and later jailed.
The New York six day cycle race at Madison Square Garden ended Saturday night with Miller and Waller taking top honors by two laps. Final standings show Miller Waller 2,733 miles 4 laps leading Maya Me Eachern 2,733 miles 2 laps and other teams ranging from 2,733 miles 1 lap to 2,732 miles 7 laps.
Omaha announces a heated race to fill the seat left vacant by M. L. Hayward. Widely considered contenders are ex-Senator W. V. Allen and Omaha World-Herald editor G. M. Hitchcock. W. H. Thompson of Grand Island enters late to compete.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on December 11 the large miners strike at Nanticoke ended as strikers voted to waive the pump run demands and accept terms offered by the Susquehanna Coal company.
J B Elliott visits Moberly this morning as F Boehmer of Lincoln tours the city. Dr Bell s Anti Pain is promoted as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia toothache and any ache or pain, touted as a valuable household remedy.
Obituary notes Ira L. Blair aged 59 died at home eight miles southeast of Sedalia after debility. Funeral Monday from the house with interment in the family burying ground. The ad promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers purifying blood and liver cleansing.
Dr C J Bishop of Agnew Mich reports three severe pneumonia cases in the past month improved with Foley's Honey and Tar. Mrs R Churchill of Berlin Vt says DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured their baby's running sores. Beware counterfeit products from Harker Drug Co.
W. W. Downing traveled to Neva this morning, details of purpose or destination not provided.
The ladies of the Children's Home Society host a tea in the courthouse basement from 3 to 5 on Tuesday. Proceeds fund care for homeless children.
An advertisement extols Walker's Tonic as the remedy that revitalizes a rundown man by restoring brain function, stabilizing heart action, and nourishing the nervous system to restore health and strength.
Morgan County Sheriff Gibbs escorted M. Snyder to Versailles for trial on charges of poisoning a public drinking water pool. Snyder faces a legal process over alleged deliberate contamination.
An old drugstore advertisement warns against sacrificing life for products like Rocky Mountain Tea. It claims nothing cures as quickly and urges readers to ask their druggist about the 35 cent remedy.
Dr D L La Verne grip tab promises relief for La Grippe and colds without affecting the head like quinine. Price 25 cents. Claims best remedy for headache. Aug T Fleischmann's Pharmacy corner Fourth and Ohio Sedalia Mo.
A newspaper notice reports the birth to James DeJarnett and wife of a daughter on December 11 at 218 West Pettis. An unrelated medical advertisement claims Rocky Mountain Tea can cure constipation and mentions Mrs. Moore, an elderly resident at Sixteenth and Missouri, suffering gangrene and long-standing stomach and heart trouble.
An ad hawks Rocky Mountain Tea promising cosmetic benefits. The slogan touts a pretty face for one dollar and three packages with claims of red lips bright eyes and lovely colors. Consumers are urged to ask their druggist about the product.
F. C. Billings is in the city for one week and will visit Sedalia every month. Leave piano tuning orders with Stark & Son.
The Indian Doctor at 317 Lamine St Hotel LeGrande block offers a natural weed medicine with free 16 day samples and instant relief for moving pains. Duroc Mineral Oil Springs claims cures for indigestion urinary and bladder issues with free local office inquiry. Joe Paradis resumes beef roasts with home selected meats delivered citywide by phone 120 priced with fresh ribs pork sausage steaks veal lamb brains daily.
Stanley Coal Co urges immediate winter coal orders as prices rise daily. They offer hard and soft coal grades with prompt delivery from yard at 525 East Second Street and telephone 26.
Monarch Laundry offers a 10 percent savings with guaranteed satisfaction. Chas Van Antwerp operates the business promising convenient wagon calls everywhere.
A Cape Horn post office operates as a sealed cask bound by iron chains. Seamen deposit letters and papers during calm seas and later decouple the mail when passing ships return. Mariners on both journeys deposit and retrieve mail as they travel in and out of the Horn.
Hoarseness and throat irritation may lead to a racking cough. Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey is advertised as an infallible remedy for coughs colds and all throat and lung disorders promising to clear the throat and leave the voice smooth.
A vintage advert notes quinine sulphate less affecting the head and promotes a headache remedy priced at 25 cents. The ad places Aug T. Fleischmann's Pharmacy at the corner of Fourth and Ohio streets in Sedalia, Missouri.
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