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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1903
Page
4
Will Johnson was arraigned in Justice Ayres court and sentenced to three days in the county jail for disturbing the peace. The divorce case in Justice Smith’s court was dismissed.
B F Wallace W M Jones and Frank Smith faced Magistrate Truxel this morning in police court. They were fined five dollars for drunkenness and cautioned to leave the city.
Funeral services for Sadie Simpson, a young colored Behoo teacher, who died Thursday morning, were held this afternoon. The service honored her as a dedicated educator and community member.
George E Dugan of Sedalia has been awarded the Sedalia federal building repairs and painting contract for 2600 dollars. The project includes brick paving of the east driveway and new hitch posts for rural carrier service with entry via Second Street and exit through the alley. Dugan projects a sixty day completion.
An old grocery ad urges buyers to keep garments bright by using Red Cross salt. The listing notes Arl grocers offering a two ounce package for 6 cents and suggests salt as a whitening aid for clothing.
The fragment suggests a political note or campaign item mentioning votes for Zach and a call to bring in names, labeled as a new subscriber to the Sentinel in the Lone Star State.
In Yoakum Texas a dry goods firm led by J M Haller is praised by a traveler for recommending De Witt s Little Early Risers to start the day. W E Bard Drug Co markets these pills and also promotes Wisconsin made Rocky Mountain Tea as a worldwide brand.
Dr. Dodd concludes his stay in Sedalia after two months of eye care with nearly two hundred people fitted for glasses. Tomorrow is children’s day with half price exams for teachers and children. Lost item: a pearl set Fleur de Lis pin. Local Knights and Ladies elected officers including Past President Mrs. Jr. Wise and President B. Williams.
Mr. and Mrs. George Spillers hosted a birthday surprise for their son Harry last night at 716 East Fourth street. Guests included Rose McCabe Hannah Shea Oral Gorrell Harry Smith Fred Olmsted Walter Murphy Mabel Cross Kate Shea Alice Gorrell Riley Spillers Cecil Brunk Walter Stark Joe Weyant Elza Lewis and Mrs J Y Bente of Otterville. An elegant luncheon followed games and music.
The Sedalia Poultry and Pet Stock association announces its tenth annual exhibit in Sedalia from January 5 to the evening of January 7. J J Atherton is named poultry judge and C C Evans will judge pigeons. Premiums include cash merchandise journals and foodstuffs, with large cash awards. A Frisco System through sleeper service to Jacksonville begins November 1, with Southeastern Limited leaving Kansas City at 6 30 p m daily and a 38 hour run to Jacksonville. For details contact J C Lovrien.
Laundry service touts modern machinery and improved methods delivering pearl tint and the whitest work. The ad claims linen is truly clean and invites customers to call Phone 154.
A vintage advertisement proclaims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests all foods and strengthens the stomach. It claims to rebuild tissues and purify blood, with Governor G W Atkinson of West Virginia endorsing the remedy after using several bottles. Sold by W E Bardrug Co.
A terse classified note seeks new goods and results from readers. The message appears under a sentinel heading and urges potential suppliers to respond with offerings.
The Imperial Scientific Commission at Prague Bohemia awarded Anheuser Busch Brewing Assn Budweiser the highest prize for purity and general superiority after evaluating beers from the world market. The commission was established to test and compare beers globally.
Fragmentary text mentioning bears and signatures with unclear references. No coherent event, names, dates, or places discernible for a meaningful summary.
Advert shows testimonials from Robert Ward of Maxey and Geo Williams of Roxbury praising Botanic Blood Balm for curing blood poison ulcers pimples and skin diseases. The ad claims it treats eczema scabs plaques and severe cases and offers a free sample from the Blood Balm Co Atlanta with free medical advice. Sold locally by W. E. Bard Drug Co Sedalia.
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