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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
12
Pauline Missouri reports palmistry talk by Miss Axtell and frequent family visits as well as a Christmas tree planned at the Pauline schoolhouse. A kidnapping note in Omaha prompts a $25,000 ransom stance tied to Edward Cudahy Jr. and public searches.
Mayor James G. Woodward woke in the police barracks after a night of drinking. He had deposited his resignation with Councilman Rawson as part of a pledge not to become intoxicated, and the city council now holds the power to accept or reject it.
Miss Sallie Aldredge visits Kemp and plans a millinery career with Miss Mary Ezell at Postal. Rev Frank Hironemus of Oklahoma starts Hopewell meetings the fourth Sunday in December. Noted singers Captain N V Gorrell and Reuben Warbritten assist the choir. Squire C H Kemp courts in Sedalia.
A sixteen inch Kid Body doll is advertised for 25 cents at Kautzmans Drug Store located at 104 West Main, offering a low price for a seasonal toy in this local ad.
Grocers sell Paladine Oil with a guarantee per gallon. Manufactured by Scofield Shurmer Teagle, sole makers. Telephone 309 for orders or inquiries.
A persuasive pitch from the International Correspondence Schools, Scranton, Pa, promoting 25 000 graduates and 76 courses in engineering and commerce. It advertises scarce scholarships, 20 percent tuition savings, evening office hours, and offices in the Alamo Building with E D Francis as manager. Also notes holiday train fares and sale dates for the period.
See our line of holiday goods including hand kerchiefs gloves jewelry gold belts buckles and more at The Boston Roemer and Goodenow 214 Ohio Street with hundreds of articles to choose from.
The message urges Sedalia shoppers to support the Flail Store during the holiday rush. It stresses that personal endorsement, heavy buying, and holiday window displays with Santa Claus and a realistic snow storm help the store amid tricky business conditions.
A local retailer calls the season bright with a large selection of gift umbrellas for Christmas. Higher priced lines have been cut back sharply with substantial reductions to attract buyers.
The listing describes a wide range of new coats and jackets discounted by a third to half. Prices shown include $8 to $12 for short jackets, $6.75, $5 and $8 for jackets, $2.50 for some items, and $12 to $13.50 for box coats. The garments are described as new with the latest cut and tailored quality.
A seasonal guide lists practical gift ideas for intimates and dependants. Items include linens priced 50 cents to 1.50 dollars per yard, suits from 7.75 to 28.50 dollars, blankets 60 cents to 5 dollars, waists 1 to 6.75 dollars, and umbrellas from 75 cents to 5 dollars.
James J Jeffries and Gus Ruhlin signed articles to box twenty rounds under Marquis of Queensberry rules at Saengerfest hall Cincinnati on February 15. They will wear gloves up to five ounces and George Siler will referee. Hall management to pay 55 percent of gross receipts with 75 percent to the winner and 25 percent to the loser. both boxers to receive 50 percent of revenue from boat picture exhibitions during the holidays.
Miss Laura Stanley announces the Con vention hall benefit ball, moved from December 29 at Liberty park hall to January 11 due to unspecified reasons. The event gathers local society figures and supporters for the hall fund.
Sister Ascension a Katy hospital trained nurse died last night at 11 o'clock from Brights disease. The body will be shipped tonight to St Louis. Pehl's promotes old wines and liquors for holiday celebrations with Eight Years Old Private Stock Aye sold at $3 per case. Peter Pehl's Wholesale Dept 115 West Second St also distributes Anhauser Busch beer.
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