James Cook Pioneer Dies at 78 in Smithton
James Cook aged 78 died at 12 15 this morning at his home in Smithton from heart failure after a period of illness. He leaves a wife and six children in Rockville Fort Scott Kansas City and Otland. He served nine years as Smithton postmaster and was respected as an upright generous gentleman. Funeral set for Thursday at Smithton Methodist church with Rev Hamil of Springfield likely to conduct and Romola will be read.
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James Cook
Smithton
William W
James L
Rockville
David L
C. F
Fort Scott
J. M
Kansas City
Ames Ringen
J. Cook
Pettis County
Otland
Smithton Methodist Church
Hamil
Springfield
Suit for $15000 damages against Missouri Pacific
Barnett and Barnett filed a case against Missouri Pacific railway for $15000 damages from a November 10 runaway accident in East Sedalia. Mrs Olivia Brown, driving along the tracks, was injured when a steam valve released hot steam from a standing engine, causing her horse to bolt and throw her, injuring her head and side. Her husband is a prominent local farmer.
Methodist Episcopal Circles Report Local Church Affairs
Blairstown M E church members paid 50 dollars on indebtedness Alberta held a supper netting 50 dollars for the new parsonage which is enclosed and will cost about 500 Rev C C James of Malta Bend has a holiday vacation to spend with his people in St Louis Dr O M Stewart formerly presiding elder now pastor of Dundee church Kansas City is confined to his room with temporary blindness Chaplain W C Coleman of Summit Street church Kansas City is recovering from a severe illness
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Blairstown
M. E
Alberta
C. C. James
Malta Bend
St. Louis
O. M. Stewart
Sedalia
Dundee Church
Kansas City
W. C. Coleman
Summit Street Church
Lodger and Staley's Opens Childrens Chair Headquarters
The 208 Ohio Street location of Lodger and Staley's is described as the headquarters for children's chairs. The note highlights a focus on kid sized seating and related furnishings.
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Children’s Chairs
Lodger& Staley’s
Ohio Street
Juniors Form Clio Club At Local High School
The junior girls of the high school organized the Clio Club with Maybelle Bolton as president and Eula Baker as secretary. The group plans to pursue reading historical fiction linked to European history and held its first regular meeting yesterday afternoon.
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Maybelle Bolton
Eula Baker
Prairie Hill Pupils Present Christmas Program
Prairie Hill school two miles north of Dresden will stage a Christmas program Friday December 22 featuring recitations and songs by students. Performances include Welcome Pearlie Strole Hark the Herald Angels Sing and A Note to Santa with various student soloists and group numbers.
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Ralph W. Dow
Prairie Hill School
Dresden
Pearlie Strole
Hark
the Herald Angels
Eugene Pearson
Santa Claus
George Fichter
Marguerite Blythe
Georgie Adams
Davie Strole
Jolly Old St. Chris
Rosa DeHaven
Florence Drake
Ida
Gusta Scheeres
Dot Pearson
Josie Connor
Thanatopsis
Wm. Eckles
Pearl Pearson
Santa
Rose Adams
Lillie Fichter
Mary Teener
Jolly St. Nick
Maggie Leach
Edwin Adams
Grandma Goose
Robert Blythe
Katie Connor
Jack Eckles
Abbie Adams
Nora Pearson
Taylor Adams
School
Ernest Pearson
Mary Buckley
Julia Harmon
Emily Jane
Bertha Fichter
George Harmon
Eddie Connor
Emmett Buckley
Tommie
Charlie Fichter
Willie Connor
Joe
Clarence Yokley
Burglars Frightened Away At Dan Clifford Saloon
An attempted break in at Dan Clifford's saloon on East Mains street was interrupted when a Mo Pac switching crew spotted the burglars after removing a pane from a rear window. The engine fled down the track as the crew searched for a police officer leaving the site. the burglars fled before an officer arrived, and arrests may follow.
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Dan Clifford
East Mains Street
Mo. Pac
Jackson
East Main Street
Missouri Pacific Hold-Up Confirms Passenger Robbery
A Missouri Pacific northbound passenger train from St Louis to Omaha was held up near Nearman Kansas City. Three robbers, one unmasked leader, looted sleepers taking five watches and about $500 while a passenger saved $115 by tucking bills inside a shirt. Victims included E W Stewart who lost $35 cash and a $100 gold watch. Authorities report the robbers fled into woods after Nearman.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Omaha
Kansas City
Sedalia
Nearman
E. W. Stewart
George Gold
Seventh and
Osage
Stewart
Hatchet Bury Likely in Judge Parsons Case
Mutual friends say Judge Parsons will permit Justice Burr and Lawyer Byler to swear awhile while awaiting his forthcoming decision. A truce between Burr and Byler is expected, with reconciliation likely.
Genieve Arnold Arrested on Coal Theft Charge
Genieve Arnold, a colored individual, was arrested this morning by Officers Wood and Leftwich on the charge of stealing coal.
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Genieve Arnold
Wood
Leftwich
Hospital Arrivals
H. S. David an engineer from Denison suffers a contusion to the head and left jaw. B. McErnie a boilermaker from Denison has chronic bronchitis. George Smith a wiper from Parsons has otitis media in the left ear. Frank Tersh a section laborer from Smithville also listed.
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H. S. David
Denison
B. McErnie
George Smith
Parsons
Frank Tersh
Smithville
Among the Trains Ed Kent and Lays Off Missouri Pacific Staff
Ed Kent reports Missouri Pacific machinists are laid off while engine 855 undergoes repairs. Tom McGinn travels to St. Louis. E M Collins named secretary to Katy Vice President Allen. Windsor bank cashier S Calfin in town. Scheer also laid off due to illness. Hain resigns as number catcher. Walter Mann succeeds. Cooper visits from Chicago then heads south. Several patients discharged from M K T hospital. MP employees treated at emergency hospital for wrist sprain and influenza.
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Ed. Kent
Missouri Pacific
Tom McGinn
East End
St. Louis
Allen
Katy
E. M. Collins
Mexico Marshall Clothing Failure Reported
Mexico Missouri December 20 The Hub clothing store of this city and the Hub clothing store of
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Mexico-Marshall Clothing Failure
Mexico, Mo
Sensation at Cole Camp Draws Townwide Attention
The town of Cole Camp is abuzz over a major sensation involving painter James Garrison from Texas and liveryman William Hand formerly of Lincoln. Garrison allegedly carries a gun for Hand and has given him three days to depart. Mrs. Garrison, once of Pleasant Hill, arrived in Sedalia on the narrow gauge train last evening. Hand once worked at Sedalia’s Silver Moon restaurant.
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Cole Camp
James Garrison
Texas
William Hand
Lincoln
Garrison
Hand
Pleasant Hill
Sedalia
Silver Moon Restaurant
Brooks Loses Suit Over Griffith Estate Property
Frank Brooks sued Benton county court for 7000 dollars of property left to Mrs. H. A. Tompkins by Mrs. Elspet Griffith, deceased, claiming adoption. He failed to prove his case. A sister of Mrs. Griffith’s brother has another suit to claim the property and will face trial soon. Judge Jno Montgomery Jr. represents Mrs. Tompkins, daughter of Dr S K Crawford.
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Frank Brooks
Benton County
H. A. Tompkins
Elspet Griffith
Christmas Programs at Local Churches
First Congregational church hosts Christmas entertainment on December 29 and 30 with a Santa Claus cantata Wait ing for Santa Claus by the Sunday school and a program by the church’s young ladies. Trinity English Lutheran church presents morning service with The Virgin Mary theme by Rev J F Seibert and an evening Christmas sermon with a full orchestra and vocal numbers.
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First Congregational Church
Santa Claus
Sarah Bowron
Irving Hobright
George Betts
Rowland Hackett
Santa
Grace Carman
Harry Mount Emmet Lucy
Richard Carman
Girard Blair
Loyd Perrin
Grover Evans
Leslie Cook
The
Glad News
Pearl Hunter
Betta Hunter
Trinity English Lutheran Church
J. F. Seibert
Trinity Lutheran Orchestra
Furs and Christmas Plans At Cannon's Grand Central
Telegram from New York buyer Mr W J Murray confirms purchase of sample fur lines and shipping via United States Express, promising arrivals by Thursday or Friday and a windfall for Xmas shoppers with plums for buyers. Police attend a saloon incident but no arrests. popcorn balls offered to needy children. Sunday program includes anthem salutatory recitations and a sacred Christmas cantata with named performers.
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Cannon
Grand Central
New York
W. J. Murray
America
United States Express
Gail Alberts
Clara Bowers
Knowledge
Willa Kooch
Courage
Marguerite McDaniels
Liberty
Ina Mount
Trinity English Lutheran Birth of the Christ Service
The notice proclaims a Christmas service at Trinity English Lutheran marking the birth of the Christ with a religious observance.
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Trinity English Lutheran
Christ
Xmas Greens and Trees Market Report
Local Christmas greens sale reports mixed demand for holly, mistletoe, and wreaths. Producers, including Wild Smith, note steady orders as shoppers seek festive decor and seasonal greenery.
Hans Hanson at Wood's Opera House Friday Night
James F. McAlpin stars in Hans Hanson at Wood's Opera House on Friday night December 22. The Swedish American comedy promises pathos wit and music with prices 25 35 and 50 cents for all patrons and seating.
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James F. McAlpin
Wood
Opera House
Hans Hanson
Holiday Trade At The Boston Store Sedalia Mo
Holiday display invites shoppers to browse windows and stock at 506 Ohio St Sedalia Missouri. Dolls priced from 1c to 1 48 with eyes that close. Gifts include engines trains drums tool chests and purses among many items. Feathers boas silk a pons feather boas and silk goods listed along with millinery and shirts.
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Boston
Ohio St
Sedalia
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New Lot
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Sedalia, MO
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Windsor Bank
Phil Scheer
Bill Hain
Walter Mann
F. M. Cooper
Chicago
South
M., K.& T. Hospital
Robt. Randall
W. S. Pair
H. E. Farnesworth
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M. A. Carn
E. W. Draper
J. M. Dean
Dan McNeil
Mack Payne
Will Shaw
E. L. Rossen
N. Crawford
J. C. Martin
Sensation
Brooks
New York City
Xmas
Wild Smith
Needle Pines
Chenille
Archias’ Seed Store
East Main
Wood's Opera House
Muic
Wood’s Opera House
H. Roemer & Co
N. Boutell
Bond
Wm. H. McBrayer
Hermitage
Rye
Mt. Vernon
Gibson
Marc Anthony
Cohen Coal Co
Terling Ilver
Big Sisters
BOW & Meyers Druggists
2Nd
Ohio
Sedalia Candy Co
Sedaliaq
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