Houstonia in Pettis County Missouri A Growing Town in 1899
Special Correspondence describes Houstonia Missouri as a thriving rail town of about 400 people in 1899. It highlights real estate prices, local businesses led by A. T. Dorsey and R. H. Dorsey, the bank with $50,000 capital, a flouring mill, hardware firms, professional services, and attractions like McAllister Springs and a 23 instrument cornet band. The Spectator newspaper is noted as a key town institution. The report predicts growth and closer ties to Sedalia in 1900.
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The
Sentinel
Houstonia
Pettis County
Lexington and Kansas City
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Sedalia
J. T. Warren
A. T. Dorsey
R. H. Dorsey
J. C. Longan
Eckles
T. A. Willis
C. T. McConnell
Houstonia Bank
W. F. Longan
Messrs
Doris
C. L. Hanley
T. Gregg
McAllister Springs
the Spectator
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Promises Cure for Colds
The notice claims a neglected cold affects the lungs and that Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey is an unfailing cure for coughs and colds. It asserts the remedy rebuilds tissues and strengthens lungs by supplying fat forming oxygen. advertised as sold by good druggists.
Lamonte Milling Official Visits City on Business
E R Morris of Lamonte Milling was in the city Wednesday on business. A bottle of Dr Bell s Anti Pain is marketed as a household remedy for rheumatism neuralgia toothache and other aches and pains both internal and external.
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E.R. Morris
The
Lamonte Milling Company
Dr. Bell
Wells and Sullivan Offer Soft Coal at Three Dollars a Ton
Wells and Sullivan at 311 West Main street advertise best grades of soft coal for sale this week at 3.00 dollars per ton with telephone contact 33.
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Wells & Sullivan
West Main Street
Telephone
Two Men Held for Trial in Warsaw Burglaries
Ed Wright and Old Man Ashley were indicted by the grand jury for burglarizing John W. Baldwin's residence in Warsaw last August. Both have remained jailed since the crime and will be tried at this term of court.
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Ed Wright
Ashley
Warsaw
John W. Baldwin
Testimony on Curing Diarrhoea with a Remedy
An Ohio father reports his son was cured of chronic diarrhoea after using two bottles of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He certifies the 25 cent size cured him and hopes others benefit. Sold by Servant Harker Drug Co J L Kautz man Otis W Smith.
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Ohio
Chamberlain
Thomas C. Bower
Gleace, O
Servant- Harker Drug Co
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Sugar sold at Hunter's 18 Ibs for $1.00
Local store Hunter's at 112 East Main Street lists 18 pounds of granulated sugar for sale at one dollar. The offer highlights a budget sugar option for shoppers.
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Hunter’s
E. Main St
Dined at Elegant Home By Zimmerman Couple
The school board was entertained Tuesday evening by Mr and Mrs B W Zimmerman at their elegant West Fifth Street residence. D B Johnston of Richmond Indiana praises Chamberlains Pain Balm as a cure for rheumatism saying it relieved his swollen painful foot after one application. For sale by Servant Harker Drug Co J L Kautzman Otis W Smith.
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B. W. Zimmerman
West Fifth Street
Chamberlain
D. B. Johnston
Richmond
Ind
Servant-Harker Drug Co
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Powell Returns From St. Louis Trip
W. H. Powell arrived back in town this morning after a visit to St. Louis. He was greeted by friends and family at the station and shared brief remarks about business and weather during his travels.
Rocky Mountain Tea Compared Rejected as Counterfeit
Warns readers not to trust claims of a product like Rocky Mountain Tea as genuine. Declares nothing else matches its nature giving a forceful endorsement and advises consulting a druggist.
Mrs Roberta Simpson Leaves McPherson on Visit
Miss Roberta Simpson of McPherson Kansas that has been guest of F C Simpson and family departed for her home this morning accompanied by Mrs Simpson and a baby.
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Roberta Simpson
Mc.Pherson
Kas
F. C. Simpson
Mrs. Simpson
Editor writes for news and for money in Leader Courier
The piece proclaims the editor’s candor and notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as magical, claiming it’s the best in their household without fee or reward. It suggests trying the cough remedy and lists a sale by Servant.
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Leader Courier
Oscoolz Mills
Chamberlain
Servant Harker Drug Co
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Best grades of soft coal offered at $3 per ton
Wetts and Sullivan advertise soft coal grades available this week at 3 dollars per ton. Located at 31 West Main Street, contact by phone 33 for details and delivery options.
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Wetts & Sullivan
West Main Street
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Dr. Henderson
W. 9Th St
Kansas City, MO
N. B
Bree Museum of Anatomy
Chas Carroll
East Third Street
Telephone 113
J.G. Russell
Huckins’ Hotel
G. P
Mrs
A.S. Bennett
S. Kentucky Av
P. H. Sangree
Henry Lamy
Sangree & Lamm
Ohio Street
Sedalia, MO
Benton H. Ingram
Missouri Trust Co
Detroit
Michigan
United States
Headquarters For Christmas Gifts
Outfitters
East Second St
Bry Red Cross
W. H. Powell
St. Louis
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