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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1899
Page
5
Historical episode features Lewis Morrison in a romantic spectacular comedy portraying the German king Frederic the Great. The performance promises a phenomenal and masterful portrayal with Morrison’s interpretation described as superb and the production as a grand undertaking.
Society notes list dances and entertainments this week including the Autumn Leaf club at Gregg's hall and Miss Johns hosting Miss Alma Gass of Jefferson. T. V. C. dancing club plans a December 26 banquet and dance with committees named. The T. Q. C. dancing club reorganizes as Augustian with new officers Dick Hungerford president and others.
The north window shows a hearth mantel and a wax child figure holding a letter to Santa. She asks not to forget to fill her stockings as electric lights blaze around the scene for a charming holiday display by window dresser Mr. Antes.
Grand Master Workman W. H. Miller and Grand Recorder H. W. Myers will meet Sedalia A. O. U. W lodges at the K. P. ball on East Fifth to arrange the February grand lodge gathering. St. Joe pushes for the next meeting.
The Columbia theatre in St Louis showcases top vaudeville acts led by Robert Downing in Paris in 1793 with the Rozinos acrobatics act adding surprise. Other features include Tom Lewis Elvira Francelli and Everett trio plus McNish and Albro. Fourteen acts perform from 1 to 10 30 pm with no intermission. Admission 10 20 and 30 cents.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cure for colds in one day. It notes a 25 cent price and a refund if it fails, with E W Grove’s signature on each box.
$15 prize to the holder of the lucky number arranged with St. Louis Clothing Co. for a choice of suit overcoat jacket or collarette. Ticket with every 50 cent purchase. Call and get prices. P. Hoffman Spot Cash Grocer at 114 West Main St.
A. S. Barnes & Co New York will publish a new uniform binding edition of An Hour's Promise by Annie Eliot Trumbull, publisher Cassell & Co previously. The author’s Mistress Content Craddock has reached a second printing and is praised as a wholesome Puritan love story with strong historical characters.
A. S. Barnes & Co announces Sir Walter Scott a new biography by James Hay. The work presents an autobiographical angle with insights from Lockhart Skene Constable and Laidlaw and other close associates. Portrait adds to readable narrative aimed at expanding knowledge of Scott as Europe’s enchantor. 1 vol 12mo 312 pp cloth gilt top price 1.50 dollars.
Advertises a 1900 sectional map of Benton county Missouri showing principal mines and government land data. The first edition, updated to date, will mail around January 1 1900. Send 25 cents to W V Morgan at War Saw for ordering details.
The Castle Square Opera Co of New York performs The Bohemian Girl at the Music Hall Exposition Building in St Louis all week. American artists join the cast with evening prices 25 0 75 and 1.00. Saturday matinee tickets 25 50 75 cents, Wednesday matinee 25 and 50 cents, boxes seating six 3 and 5 dollars.
The Bank of Lamonte attaches the property of E Oman and his wife Viola for a $1000 note. They are said to be planning to move from the state to Texas. Also advertised is Stevens Stevens carriages on Osage street with Lehman heaters and tobacco free interiors.
Regular Sedalia Lodge No 1 gathers for initiation and officer elections with all members urged to attend. Scribes H Bronson and Hatton note duties and call for attendance. Missouri Pacific offers round trip holiday rates on select Dec 23 24 25 30 31 and Jan 1 good through Jan 2 for travel within 200 miles. J W McCrary signs.
Fancy bon bon boxes filled with choice candy offered at the Candy Palace with telephone contact 218.
George proposes a pretend wedding journey and a run of humorous travels with a twist. The couple jokes about paying double hotel rates, turning a playful idea into a lighthearted debate about costs.
An old advertisement touts No-Toe as a life changing remedy that strengthens nerve vigor and endurance. It promises easy tobacco cessation and lasting results with a free sample offer from Sterling Remedy Co in Chicago or New York.
Harry H. Allen, son in law of Dr Ed Evans, of this city, has been appointed secretary of the organization formed to bring the next Democratic national convention to Kansas City. The Sunday Times in that city features a lengthy article on Allen and his work.
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