Sedalia Man Describes Waco Oil Mill Visit and Texas Trip
A Sedalia man details his Texas trip visiting Waco and San Antonio in Dec 1901. He describes Waco industries including oil mills, gins, and schools, notes a visit with Dr. Baldwin and Dr. King, and mentions meeting Highlanders marching in Sedalia and a concert program in the city.
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San Antonio
Texas
Waco
Baldwin
Col
John W. Baldwin
501 Avenue C
Willis P. King and Family
Sedalia
Meeting of Chey council as fire insurance quits and license refund
The Chey city council met in regular session with Mayor Babcock presiding. Minutes were approved, tax matters referred to the finance committee, and the license on bowling balls trimmed. Fire insurer Caledonian quit business and asked license refund. referred to finance committee. Council adjourned to Monday to discuss water and light.
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Babcock
Brown
Fulkerson
Hammond
Hodges
Parks
Scally
Stafford
Staton
Finance and Tax Committee
Caledonian Fire Insurance’ Company
Finance Committee
Court entries in Sedalia police court
In police court today Barbara Gard sued William McFatrick for 40 dollars plus costs. defendant seeks new trial. L F Berry vs J T Wright et al suffers a non suit with leave to set aside. P R Schnabel vs John W Thomas ejectment. affidavit for appeal granted to Kansas City court of appeals. Martha E Smith et al vs B F Ramsey et al appeal granted to Kansas City court of appeals. James Hay vs McClury Wilson to establish title by limitation. petition filed and publication order for defendant to Sedalia Weekly Sentinel. Richard Pfuhl vs city of Sedalia heard this afternoon. Pfuhl seeks 5000 dollars for death of a 7 year old child due to escaping sewer gas. Montgomery and Montgomery represent plaintiff.
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L. F. Berry
J. T. Wright
P. R. Schnabel
John W. Thomas
Kansas City Court of Appeals
Martha E. Smith
B. F. Ramsey
James Hay
McClury Wilson
Sedalia
Three Run Down by Train and Other Rail Fatalities
Detroit suburb Delray reports two men killed by a Lakeshore passenger train and a third injured when struck on the track. De Rosier and Meisner die. Hemselman survives with injuries. Other rail notes include layoffs, staffing changes, frost injuries, and worker illnesses across Missouri Pacific and Katy lines.
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Detroit, Mich
Delray
Detroit
Charles de Rosier
Ecorse
Fred Meisner
Ernest Hemselman
de Rosier
Meisner
Judge Ryland Seeks Cancer Treatment in Indianapolis
Judge John E. Ryland, esteemed Missouri jurist, arrived in the city from Indianapolis en route home to Lexington to seek cancer treatment. He said his health is improving and noted Lafayette County residents are keen on Judge Graves’ candidacy for the state supreme court bench.
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John E. Ryland
Missouri
Lexington
Indianapolis
Ryland
Elks Hotel
The
Sentinel
the Sentinel
Lafayette County
Graves
Supreme Court
Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry Ad
A concise laundry advertisement promises fair wages and quality service. The notice invites customers to call for any kind of laundering needs and highlights Longan's as the Sedalia Steam Laundry.
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Sedalia
Lamine Street
Longan
Sedalia Steam Laundry
The Kilties at Wood's Opera House This Afternoon
Bandmaster John Slatter of Canada’s crack Kilties arrives to perform at Wood's Opera House for an afternoon and evening engagement. Slatter, a genuine war veteran, wears a service medal for his Northwest Rebellion service with British arms. He is skilled in broad sword and marksmanship as a crack shot of his regiment.
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John Slatter
Canada
Kilties
Wood
Opera House
Slatter
Christmas Gifts Galore At Cain's Hardware
A Sentinel visit to 116 West Main reveals F. Taylor Cain’s store packed with Christmas goods. Heating stoves steel ranges oil stoves and a wide range of tools games and household items are offered at low prices. The article urges practical gifts and notes the store is a top local source for holiday presents.
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Sentinel
F. Taylor Cain
West Main Street
Mr. Cain
Bard’s Drug Store Offers Manicure and Toiletry Goods
A brief shopper item notes Bard’s Drug Store carries everything for manicure and toilet needs. The notice highlights a wide range of grooming and personal care products available at the local shop.
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Bard’s Drug Store
Oklahoma City Educator to Lecture on Articulate Speech
Prof J H Brownlee of Oklahoma City, a renowned educator, visits Superintendent Buchanan. He will lecture at the High school auditorium on January 10 on The Wonders of Articulate Speech. Brownlee has twenty years as literature and elocution instructor at Carbondale Illinois normal school and twelve years teaching oratory at Urbana Illinois state university.
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Brownlee
Illinois State Normal School
Carbondale
Ills
The
State University
Urbana, Il
Bard's Drug Store Promotes Coldicure Cough Cure
Bard's drug store advertises Coldicure as a pleasant remedy for any cough, highlighting its ease of use and effectiveness for local customers.
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Bard’s
McGowan Policy Paid Prompts Insurance Payout
Miss Edna Stanfield corresponding secretary of K and L of S Council No 53 received a warrant this morning for the heirs of the late Dr A S McGowan. The life insurance policy payout marks the second claim paid by the order locally in two months with payments completed within thirty days.
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Edna Stanfield
K. and L. of S
A. S. McGowan
Coldicure Named Top Cough Medicine By Bard Drug
W. E. Bard Drug Company promotes Coldicure as the best cough medicine. The advertising line emphasizes its effectiveness and ties the product to the Bard company branding.
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W. E. Bard Drug Company
Smallpox Case Reported at 318 Hancock Street
A well-developed smallpox case is reported at 318 Hancock Street. The patient is J. McGheehan and the illness is described as mild.
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Hancock Street
J. McGheehan
Bank statements affirm banking strength and integrity
The Sentinel states that today’s bank statements prove the calamity howler wrong. It asserts all three banks remain strong and prosperous, operated by gentlemen trusted by the community.
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Sentinel
The Kilties on Tour 1900 1901 Across America
The Kilties begin a major bang tour of 1900 1901 covering key cities from Massachusetts to Kansas City and Kentucky. The troupe traveled about 18000 miles visiting more than 250 American cities and gaining wide fame.
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Massachusetts
Kansas City
Kentucky
Corn Razors Sold at Bard's Drug Store
A full line of corn razors is available at Bard's Drug Store. The item list emphasizes convenience for foot care and medical use, catering to customers seeking effective corn removal tools.
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Bard’s
Prominent Pettis Couple Seals Marriage in Surprise Ceremony
In Pettis county the well known farmer John Charles Spickert and sixteen year old Lila Ethel Callahan were married this morning at A. T. Stevens home by Rev Frank Fannon of the First Christian church. The couple, living near Green Ridge, depart this afternoon for a California and West tour, returning about February 20.
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Pettis County
Frank Fannon
First Christian Church
A. T. Stevens
Fifteenth
Harrison Streets
John Charles Spickert
Green Ridge
Lila Ethel Callahan
Boy’s hands severely frozen on way to Sunnyside School
Estill, a boy living with dairy man Charles Dunlap north of town, walked to Sunnyside School with gloves in his pocket. His hands, ears, and feet were frostbitten. Dr. W S Shirk treated him, and doctors warned amputation of several fingers might be needed. The outcome remains uncertain.
Dodd Returns as Missouri Pacific Claim Agent
George J. Dodd, longtime Missouri Pacific claim agent, is back at headquarters after resigning previously and replacing Ewing. The Sentinel notes he accepted the role under pressure and may not stay long. Dodd owns a large fruit farm near Greenwood with modern amenities and telephones, aiming to retire to farming.
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George J. Dodd
Missouri Pacific
Dodd
Ewing
the Sentinel
Greenwood
Doda
Young Stoltz Pleads Guilty In Express Wreck Plot
Jacob Stoltz 18 pleaded guilty in Logansport Indiana to attempting to wreck the Wasbash Atlantic express. He placed a brake shoe and stone in the track frog above a high embankment but a hand car arrived first, saving the passenger train. His parents did not appear in court and he was bound over to the circuit court.
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Logansport
Ind
Jacob Stoltz
Stoltz
Train collision kills two in Keyser, West Virginia
At Keyser yesterday a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train collided with the rear of a freight train. Conductor J. P. Maxwell and Brakeman Charles Sharpe were killed. The wreck burned, cremating the bodies.
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West Virginia
Wheeling
W. Va
Keyser
Baltimore and Ohio
J. P. Maxwell
Charles Sharpe
Father and Daughter Killed by Freight Train Crash
Logansport Indiana December 17 Frank Hardy and his daughter were riding a buggy when struck and killed by a freight train near the city yesterday authorities said.
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Logansport
Ind
Frank Hardy
Here
Notable Railway Jobs And Movements In Midwest Lists Workers
The report lists workers from Waco Sweeny and Franklin Junction including Gus Shelby Henny Thompson and Dave Blackstone with roles coal heaver section laborer crusher laborer and brakeman. It notes B L Johnson a Missouri Pacific conductor in Versailles on legal business and George Anderson promoted to conductor heading to Lexington to supervise a work engine. M L Norris Katy conductor taking a few runs off and Al Delauber east brakeman also mentioned.
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Gus Shelby
Waco
Henny Thompson
B. L. Johnson
Missouri Pacific
Versailles
George Anderson
Lexington
M. L. Norris
Katy
al Delauber
Hotel Huckins Announces Major Expansion Contract
The contract for extensive improvements at Hotel Huckins was let to Al Hutchinson who will begin immediately. An east annex will add ten guest rooms with baths and upscale furniture. The hotel, famed as a top Western establishment, has long overfilled during peak periods and hopes to ease the strain with the new rooms. The project will cost a considerable sum.
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al Hutchinson
Huckins
County Court Sits. Bridge Bill and Child Care In Process
The county court held a brief session with no action on the vagrant fee bill, but rumors say the bills will be allowed. The Lake Creek bridge completion report was received and a $288 payment was approved. An application for the care of Mrs. Sarah Rounds' child was noted and will be settled at tomorrow's session.
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Sentinel
Lake Creek
Sarah Rounds
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Sweeny
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