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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
5
Jum Jennings pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace in Justice M A Ayres court and received ten days in jail. John Henderson was sentenced to thirty days for carrying concealed weapons in the same court.
Mrs. O. B. Wagner and children of Jefferson City stay with friends. Charles Mathes of Colorado Springs visits Rev. G. W. Mathes. Walter Gibbons leaves for Moberly to run Western Union office over holidays. Various local residents travel for business and social calls, including legal and commercial figures from Lamonte, Knob Noster, St. Joseph, and Dresden.
The Doctor J. G. Barton diamond medal contest will be held at Otterville college hall on Wednesday night, December 23. The program features duets, vocal solos, instrumental pieces, and a judge’s decision for the medal, with performances by Mae and Ola Potter, Ida Smith, Bessie Lewis, J. R. Sweeney, E. J. Burke, Gladys Garland, Laurera Jones, O. C. Weaver, Viola Potter, Lee Langdon, Anna Hudson, Clarence Yokly, Minnie, Lenos Rice, Vashti Smith, and others.
Columbus reports Otto Henry, famed pickpocket known as The Russian Baron, The Count and other aliases, sentenced to five years for a $5,000 theft in Ohio. Authorities say he led a 200-strong gang, spanned thefts of £30,000 from the king of England, diamonds in Atlanta, and $50,000 in bogus insurance claims. He targeted Monte Carlo gambles to replenish funds and was once noted for dressing the part of a titled gentleman. He was 71 and described as the world’s most noted thief.
The article advises shoppers to begin holiday buying in the morning to avoid crowds and long waits. Dry goods veteran Carl A. Guenther urges patrons to visit before noon when stores are quieter, allowing closer clerical attention and more leisurely selections for those who can shop early.
New York report says Maximilian Herschel hid further property valued at one to two million dollars beyond the 1 006 million in high grade securities found in safety boxes. His heirs counsel push a vigorous search as a dying verbal will names Mrs George of Brooklyn and a plan to share with four relatives in Germany. A clue to the treasure is believed found as renewed searches continue.
The partnership Wells & Castle is dissolved by mutual consent. W. J. Castle will continue the business, assume all liabilities, and collect all outstanding accounts. C. R. Wells and W. J. Castle sign the notice dated December 17, 1903.
Fire of unknown origin today wiped out a lumber yard a dwelling a saloon and two stores in Harrisonville Missouri. The total loss is reported at 40000 dollars.
Tokío reports European observers fear Japan would declare war on Russia by popular vote. The cabinet remains steady under pressure while weighing an ultimatum after a Russian note. In St Petersburg officials grow pessimistic as a war party clamors for hostilities to defend Russia’s prestige.
Jefferson City Mo December 18 The trial of State Senator Mathews on bribery charges was continued to March 25 under an agreement made when the cases were docketed. Depositions in the disbarment case against Prosecuting Attorney Stone were postponed to January 10 when his bribery trial will be completed.
All persons with Sentinel Piano Tickets who wish to vote for the First Methodist church must leave them with P. Brandt Grocer Co. Fifth and Ohio streets or Dow Drug Co. Second and Ohio streets or Miss Van Antwerp Seventh and Osage streets. Contest closes at 11 p.m. Saturday the 19th.
A London syrup branded as pure cane sugar syrup by Abram Lyle Sons Limited claims world leading sales and quality. Local distributor in Sedalia touts it as finest syrup at moderate price with other items including Armour Gold Band ham and fresh produce.
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