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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1903
Page
5
A fragmentary meditation on moving from regret to progress through learning from history. The piece cites Tennyson on stepping stones and urges seeking modern eye care, naming Dr. W. E. Dodd as a specialist at Huckins Hotel.
Numerous guests and travelers, including Will Stone of Pleasant Green and R. L. Harriman of Bunceton, were seen in Sedalia for Christmas holidays. Students and employees from St Louis to Jefferson City joined townspeople for shopping and visits, with many returning to duties after the holidays.
A show window at Peter Pehl's wholesale liquor store attracts many passersby who pause to admire a pyramid of bottled wines and liquors. The centerpiece is framed by Dolly needle plants and Christmas decorations. The display was created by clerk Fred Putcher.
I. L. Holcomb of Red Oak Iowa writes Mayor Babcock seeking information on his son M. F. Holcomb last heard from two years ago in Sedalia. He reportedly worked as a stationery engineer there and had only one leg.
Alexander Haff former superintendent of the foreign mails in the New York post office shot himself last night to avoid trial. He faced an indictment for stealing registered letters with a January trial date and had twenty four years in postal service.
PROMPT SERVICE. Prompt delivery service is quite an essential as good work with your laun dry. We combine the two to give the satisfaction that is making us many new customers. Phone 154. LONGAN'S LAUNDRY. A Timely Topic. At this season of coughs and colds it is well to know that Foley's Honey and Tar is the greatest throat and lung remedy. It cures quickly and prevents serious results from a cold. Sold by Arlington Pharmacy.
A vendor advertises an assortment of upscale wear and travel goods with price ranges. Items include fur gloves from 2 to 12 dollars, dress mufflers 1 to 3.50, silk and lisle stockings five to one dollar, pajamas 1 to 5, opera hats five to seven fifty, walking sticks and umbrellas 50 cents to 2.50, suit cases covers bath robes 2 to 10 dollars, and lounging robes up to 10 dollars.
Dr W T Thomas and his wife relinquish their Sedalia interests and plan to move to Seattle and Tacoma in January. The Osteopath Infirmary will pass to Drs Holbert and Carlson of Iowa formerly Kirksville, Mo, who take charge January 1 under the same name. The Sentinel notes the departure with regret and welcomes the new owners.
Harry Rankin was arrested by Constable Conner last Friday for fighting. He was arraigned in Justice Ayres' court this morning and fined $1 plus costs, which he paid.
High School juniors will present the play Christmas Chimes in the school auditorium Thursday afternoon followed by a musical and literary program. Cast includes Dollie Wakely Miss Georgia Stur ges Ted Owen Shelley Patterson Joe Terrell Harry Demuth Gladys Terrell Miss Nell Hayman. Program features Grace Baker recitation Florence Shultz piano Dwight Lyle violin Boys Glee club two numbers junior class paper reading editors Turner Wilson Una Appleby Helen Letts Arthur Meuschke James Rogers.
A terse public notice fragment notes issues with pricing and special offers. The text implies a confusion over specifications and customer expectations in a trial context. No clear entities or events are identifiable.
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