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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1899
Page
4
The Weather Bureau predicts cloudy skies with snow in the west area on Thursday and tonight. Continued cold conditions are expected.
In Cole Camp Missouri on December 13 a large coal oil strike was reported from a well drilled by Mr Miller four miles east of town. The oil reportedly burns with a clear radiant light and has attracted many prospectors and capitalists to the area. New mines are yielding fine ore and activity in the field is rising.
Sixteen new blankets and coal purchased for the calaboose. Sugar falls on the New York exchange from 1.37 to 1.30. Roadmaster P. Rockwell of the Katy visits Paola Kansas for an extra gang. Heavy midwest snow promises general sleighing tomorrow. Sweeney & Alvido’s min strel to perform in Sedalia December 16. Maccabees at last night’s meeting welcome eight new applications and plan a grand ball after holidays. Two Missouri Pacific workers transferred to Van Buren Arkansas after spreading rumors of game. The Sans Souci club hosted by Miss Ethyl Roemer in a chrysanthemum chafing dish party at 2104 West Fourth. Ladies' Musical club meets with four choruses. open session postponed to January 11–15 due to Mrs. Steele. M. F. Miller injured in Sedalia yards when a draw bar breaks knocking his chin and impairing speech.
Col H A Demuth heads east this noon and many residents travel for business and social events. Attendees include Mrs Henry Evans hosting friends, Deputy U S Marshal T H McKenna departing for Jefferson City, and Miss Sadie McGowen visiting Warsaw after holidays.
Over 700 people will gather to view the Passion Play on the mammoth screen at Sacred Heart hall next Thursday and Friday evenings. Stevens Stevens offers clean carriages with Lehman heaters for balls, parties, and operas at $1.00 per couple. M.K.T. Holiday Excursion Rates apply for round trips 200 miles distant from Sedalia with limited sale dates. Rumor whispers of a wedding next week between a Texas railroad conductor and a Sedalia belle.
A local grocer promotes holiday goods including fruits candies and nuts. Shoppers receive tickets at 10 cent purchases and a 5 percent credit toward future buys as a gesture of appreciation for past patrons. The note wishes a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
An archival item shows addresses 604 Ohio Street and 16th and Missouri Avenue with a contact phone 34, indicating a local business or residence listing in the old directory. The fragment provides no further details on names, services, or dates.
A telegraph report says British troops under Lord Methuen suffered a heavy defeat at Modder River after a Monday battle, forces retire with significant losses. London reels as news spreads amid censor limits and warning of possible worst outcomes. In other items, former senator William V. Allen is appointed to the Nebraska seat by congressional action.
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