Man Dies En Route Home After Fire Toll
C J Eiferen, a German farmer living near the Pettis Benton line, died two days after helping fight a town fire that destroyed Dr Schaaf's drug store. He collapsed and lay found dead in a Benton County corn field, likely heart failure from exhaustion. Judge Clapton to take possession of the estate. The piece ends urging a proactive commercial club and local exhibit support at the state fair.
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Pettis- Benton County
Dr. Schaaf
C. J. Eiferen
Pettis County
Benton
Eiferton
Missouri
Germany
John R. Clapton
Mora
Cotton Deweese Cane case faces appeal over bank stockholder assessment
Parry L. Deweese, receiver for First National Bank Sedalia Mo, sues Martha E. Smith and Sarah E. Cotton for 2500 dollars claiming the comptroller of the currency authorized a pro rata stockholder assessment. Initial 75 percent was paid, a further 25 percent disputed due to alleged misapplication of 58000 from California property purchase. Judgment denied in lower court. appeal filed.
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Parry L. Deweese
First National Bank
Sedalia
Martha E. Smith
Sarah E. Cotton
Central Division
Western District of Missouri
United States Circuit Court
Court of Appeals
Deweese
California
Globe Democrat
Sedalia Urged to Start Factory Operations This Season
A Missouri call to Sedalia residents declares Sedalia the state fair city and urges locals to begin factory operations now, emphasizing the importance of timely industrial action for economic vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
St. Vincent Catholic Church to Build New East Fourth Street Temple
St. Vincent's Catholic congregation plans to erect a new church on East Fourth Street. Foundations examined show long-standing settling adequate for the planned structure. Rev. Fr. Healey, parish leader, is praised as a popular and energetic priest ahead of the project.
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St. Vincent’s Catholic
East Fourth Street
Fr. Healey
St. Vincent’s Parish
City Clerk Deadlock as Hartshorn Seeks Reappointment
Sedalia council session ends in deadlock over city clerk post with Hartshorn leading in votes but not enough for appointment. Budget items, a new telephone franchise ordinance, and pending warrants dominate the agenda amid reports of a two-month city collector helper and a 1500 loan request.
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Fred Hartshorn
T. E. Sheerin
Hansberger
R. M. Olmstead
Chas. Chattock
F. A. Churchill
Sedalia
Mr. Churchill
Missouri
Steele
Porter
Counselor Cashman
Cashman
Bell Telephone Company
L. P. Andrews
Sedalia Water Company
Hartshorn
Jones
Dean
Starr
Sullivan
Brown
Myers
Ethridge
Missouri Governor commissions new National Guard officers
Governor Stephens today commissioned Robert L. Jones to second lieutenant in Company E First regiment N G M with rank from October 30 1599. Also named were Sam W. James captain Harry O. Moss first lieutenant and Bartlett S. Jackson second lieutenant of Company D Second regiment N G M with rank from November 28 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Stephens
Robert L. Jones
Sam W. James
Harry O. Moss
Bartlett S. Jackson
Back For a Visit
F. W. O Bannon of Lamonte has returned from Mosca Colorado for a two week visit with relatives and friends. He lives on a ranch at Mosca and reports prosperity. He is certainly looking well.
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F. W. O’bannon
T. H. O’bannon
Lamonte
Mosca
Col
Mrs Looney Visits Bentonville After 42 Years
Absent 42 years Mrs J H Looney sr travels to Bentonville Arkansas for a three week visit to her former home she has not seen for two years leaving her current surroundings behind for a nostalgic trip to the old residence.
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J. H. Looney, Sr
Bentonville, Ark
Leasing More Ground In Lake Creek For Mining
Dr. O. P. Kernoodle has leased seventy acres of William Kahrs land in Lake Creek township for mining purposes.
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O. P. Kernoodle
Wm. Kahrs
Lake Creek Township
Sweeney Alvida Minstrels Shine At Wood's Opera House
Monday brought bad luck for rabbits as hunters joined in to aid the poor by killing 86 for the feed. The Sweeney Alvida Minstrels deliver original talent with America and The Musical Cafe. European acrobats, dog tournament, and master-model pictures highlight the program. Hans Hanson notes the troupe will perform again tonight at Wood's Opera House.
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Sweeney & Alvida
America
Billy Wilkins
Casad
Billy
Frank
Musical Cafe
Lewis and Jacobs
C. H. Sweeney
Elliot, Mack
Ryan
Burk
Odell
Kingsley
Carney
Wood
Sermons on the Pictures at First Christian Church
Rev Putman of the First Christian Church will begin a series of sermons on the allegorical scenes in the new stained glass windows. The windows depict interesting pictures and Rev Putman is known for handling such topics well, promising entertaining sermons.
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Putman
First Christian Church
Babes on train track found near Mis souri round house
A newborn baby was found on the railroad track near the Missouri Kansas and Texas round house in Hannibal on December 19. It is believed to have fallen from a Katy train, and the infant lived only a few hours. The report also notes piano shipments by John N. Taylor Piano House with several brands and destinations, praising S. M. Walker’s management.
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Hannibal, Mo
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Roundhouse
Katy
John N. Taylor Piano House
S. M. Walker
Kimball
J. W. Bell
Boonville
Emerson
W. Daniels
Boulder
Colo
McPhail
Price Bradley
Kansas City
Whho
Jno. N. Taylor Piano Co
Chickering, Emerson, Ivers & Pond
J. & C. Fischer, McPhail, Kimball
John N. Taylor and
Gramer Pianos
Johnson County Democrats oppose state primary plan in Warrensburg
The Johnson County Democratic Central Committee met in Warrensburg on Saturday last and passed no resolution against the proposed general primary plan. They called the primary illegal and impracticable and criticized agitators. Vernon and Saline counties adopted similar resolutions. The Sentinel notes Democrats in Missouri do not want a primary.
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Johnson County
Democratic Central Committee
Warrensburg
Vernon
Saline
Missouri
Sentinel
General Lawton Killed in San Mateo Shooting
New York December 19 General Henry W Lawton was shot and killed while standing in front of his troops at San Mateo. The death marks a fatal moment for the army amid the tense campaign.
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Henry W. Lawton
San Mateo
Water Supply Shut Off In Lexington As Repairs Begin
The Lexington Water Company cut off water service at 6 PM for an indefinite period to complete repairs. The franchise allows up to 15 days for unavoidable outages, affecting colleges hotels businesses and many homes. Missouri Pacific rail lines at Myrick depend on the Lexington tank for water. Citizens urged city council to intervene.
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Lexington Water Company
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Myrick
Lexington Company
Lexington
Wagner Palace Car Co and Pullman compared in share value
The article notes Wagner Palace Car Co was never incorporated, a joint stock with 20 million authorized capital paying 8 percent, shares at 208. It asks how Pullman could pay on 54 million, contrasting fleets and rail reach, and suggests Pullman should have been raised to a preferred stock as Wagner was absorbed. Hospital arrivals list several injured workers with details of their injuries.
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Whiprecht
Clifton City
Thatcher
Otis
Georgetown
John Wigton
Kinsey
Robb
Messrs. Englebrecht
Smith and Dempsey
Fenee
Prentice
Olmstead
Wells
Dresden
Alcorn and Bailey
Hughesville
Englebrecht
Rev. Ferrer
St. Louis
Wagner Palace Car Co
Wagner
Pullman
Vanderbilt
New York Press
Engineers Reinstated After Unordered Katy Run
De Witt and Conductor Levi McVay of the Katy are expected to be reinstated on their run soon after operating from Franklin Junction to Boonville without orders. Meanwhile Lodge & Staley advertise new rockers at 2038 Ohio Street. Several dismissals occur as Harry Slagle Slick Owens and Albert Price are let go by Justice Rogers. E. B. Platt departs for Louisville to join Al Field's Minstrels next year.
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de Witt
Levi McVay
Katy
Franklin Junction
Boonville
Harry Slagle
Slick Owens
Albert Price
Justice Rogers Today
Poisoned dogs spark local poundmaster inquiry
Two Lewellyn setters owned by James Montgomery were poisoned last night while in Poundmaster Beaty's care. Each dog valued at 100 dollars. Lodge and Staley advertise furniture including couches lounges and rockers with cakes and ice cream at the Boston Cafe.
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James Montgomery
Poundmaster
Beaty
Holiday Trade Presents A Christmas Window Walk
Holiday shoppers are urged to visit the store yıl opening displays for Christmas buying. Dolls start at 1c and go up to 1.48 with eyes closing dolls from 25c to 3.00. The assortment includes engines and trains drums tool chests iron horses and carts albums money purses and pocket books.
Jewelry and Accessories for Holiday Gifts
A listing of gift items including brooch pins rings sleeve buttons studs belt buckles fans and purses plus silk belongings and white aprons priced from 25c to 75c. Millinery is reduced to close out fall stock with weather boas 45 inches long offered from 35c to 90c.
Sedalia store showcases vast assortment at Boston Store
Boston Store at 506 Ohio St Sedalia Mo displays hundreds of goods including putis tecks ties muffers white shirts night shirts suspenders and more. The ad emphasizes wide selection and unseen items available to shoppers.
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Boston
Ohio St
Sedalia
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ST. Vencemes
Dogs OF
DADS
New Lot
Dexter’s Book Store
East Second ST
Sedalia, MO
Nedalivs
Hans Hanson
Ber
Lawton
New York
Phillip Errington
McAlester
Will Shaw
Secion
Temple
Ie Thompson
Switchman
Dallas
H. E. Newton
Parsons
M. T. Scott
Bridgeman
Lodge & Staley
Ohio Street
Basso Platt
E. B. Platt
Louisville, Ky
al Field
Minstrels
Platt
Amusemen
Sweeney & Alvido’s
Famous Model Minstrels
Lewis & Jacob
Brothers Casard
Alvido
Livingston
Africa
Marc Anthony
Cohen Coal Co
Phare
Tealing Ilver
Big Sisters
DOW & Meyers
2Nd
Ohio
Sedalia Candy Co
Boston Cafe
Lodge & Staley’s
H. Roemer & Co
N. Boutell
Bond
Wm. HH
McBrayer
Hermitage
Rye
Mt. Vernon
Gibson
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