Mary A Holland Wins Divorce After 26 Years of Marriage
In Sedalia Missouri Mary A Holland was granted divorce from A G Holland on desertion and non support after twenty six years of marriage. He left for California then sent money from New Zealand. The court awarded custody of their 12 year old son George for South McAlester where he works on a railroad project.
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Mary A. Holland
A. G. Hol
Sedalia
Holland
California
South McAlester
Souvenir Bill of Fare for 1868 Christmas Dinner at Elks Hotel
Landlord Shelton preserves a bill of fare from 1868 issued by Col. R. B. Shelton for Christmas dinner when he ran the Louisville hotel in Louisville Kentucky. Mrs Julia Redmond colored 55 died Sunday night at her home corner Jefferson and Missouri avenue after a long illness. Funeral will be held 2 PM Tuesday from the AME church with sister and son from Kansas City attending.
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Shelton
Elks
Col
R. B. Shelton
Louisville
Julia Redmond
Jefferson and
Missouri Avenue
Kansas City
Tribute by George Ferrell to Judge H A Hutchison of Boonville
George Ferrell honors Probate Judge H A Hutchison of Boonville in last week’s Boonville Democrat edition issued by the city Women’s club.
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George Ferrell
H. A. Hutchison
Boonville
Women’s Club
Four Hughesville Hun ters Kill 117 Rabbits in Shipment
Four Hughesville hunters L. F. Berry Tom Hines Ralph Viets and Arthur Hines shot 117 rabbits from a total of 267 shipped from the town for St. Louis relief use.
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Hughesville
L. F. Berry
Tom Hines
Ralph Viets
Arthur Hines
St. Louis
Carver and Klein Marry in Florence Morning Ceremony
A Florence Morgan county wedding took place this morning with Judge N H Rogers officiating for A Carver and Kate Klein. Carver wore abundant jewelry and Klein was well dressed acknowledging a joyful event.
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A. Carver
Kate Klein
Florence
Morgan County
N. H. Rogers
Mr. Carver
Christmas Eve Joint Tree Entertainment at Longwood
A joint Christmas tree entertainment will be hosted by the Methodist and Presbyterian churches at the Presbyterian church in Longwood on Christmas Eve. The event brings together congregations for seasonal music, readings, and likely community fellowship.
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Methodist
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Church
Longwood
Birth and labor activity report from Pauline
A fine boy was born to Thomas Conner and wife of Pauline last week. Jack Cole, the contractor, left Sunday with ten laborers from this city.
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Thomas Conner
Pauline
Jack Cole
Elks Prepare Initiation on New Year’s Night
The Elks plan to give May or Babcock a formal initiation on New Year’s night January 1, signaling a significant fraternal proceeding during the holiday observance.
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the Elks
Babcock
Barber Pudry Wins Warrant Over Razor Theft
Charles Pudry the barber swore out a warrant against former employee James Morey of Lamonte for the alleged theft of a razor.
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Charles Pudry
James Morey
Lamonte
Georgetown School To Close For Christmas Vacation
Georgetown school will close Tuesday afternoon for a Christmas vacation. The break will last for one week for student holidays.
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Georgetown
Capt. Mason Kills Ferocious Dog Owned by Mrs Schroeder
Captain W. H. Mason, veteran police officer, killed a ferocious canine this morning. The dog belonged to Mrs. Schroeder of East Third Street.
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W. H. Mason
Das McClure Critical Illness At Home Near Hughesville
Das McClure is reported critically ill at his Hughesville area home. A Kansas City specialist has been called in for consultation with Dr Ferguson regarding his condition.
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Das McClure
Hughesville
Kansas City
Ferguson
Knightly council initiates new members including couples
Queen City Council No 564 Knights and Ladies of Security initiated John Love and wife and Robert Russell and Floyd Thompson at their Saturday night meeting.
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Queen City Council No
Knights and Ladies of Security
John Love
Robert Russell
Floyd Thompson
Likeness of Gwilym Miles Featured in St. Louis Republic
An excellent likeness of Gwilym Miles, a popular baritone singer who formerly led the song service at Calvary Episcopal church, appeared in the Sunday morning St. Louis Republic.
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Gwilym Miles
Calvary Episcopal Church
St. Louis
Huckins Family Returns from St Louis
Col Joseph Huckins and daughter Miss Cora arrived home today after a trip from St Louis. Colonel Huckins is greatly improved and on the road to a full recovery. Mrs Huckins returned home Sunday.
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Col
Joseph Huckins
Miss Cora
St. Louis
Colonel Huckins
Huckins
Revival Meeting At Epworth M E Church Next Sunday
Rev F W Simpson will lead a revival at Epworth M E Church starting next Sunday with assistance from Rev Hunt in the latter part of the month.
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Epworth M. E. Church
F. W. Simpson
Hunt
Richardson Wins Dollar Globe Guess Prize in Sedalia
W C Richardson of Sedalia won a $25 prize for the closest guess in a Democrat sealed globe mystery. The correct amount was $43.75 and he came first ahead of three others. Henry Otten won a gallon of whiskey on his guess and will have a merry Christmas.
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W. C. Richardson
Sedalia
Democrat
Mr. Richardson
Henry Otten
Miss Buck Loses Pocket Book at Depot
Miss Lucile Buck of Waverly Missouri loses a pocket book near the Missouri Pacific depot this afternoon. It contained about five dollars and two railroad tickets from Waverly to St Louis and from Waverly to Sedalia. She had no change to buy a ticket home and was greatly embarrassed.
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Lucile Buck
Waverly
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Sedalia
Bard's Drug Store Sells Corn Razors in Lineup of Goods
A Bard's drug store stocks a full line of corn razors for corn growers and shoppers. The display highlights practical grooming tools and farm-related supplies available to the local customers.
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Bard’s
Forger gang disrupts rail tickets across Kansas City region
A rail forger ring has defrauded several Western railroads with bogus tickets. Missouri Pacific officials report thousands in losses and three forgery classes including stamped return coupons, forged train checks, and livestock contracts. Detectives are increasing staff as conductors watch for fakes amid multiple hospital arrivals and railroad personnel movements downtown.
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Kansas City
H. C. Townsend
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Foote
Union Depot
Chicago
Kansas City Union Depot
Missouri Pacific
Sedalia Camp Reassumes Correct Lodge Name No. 5570
The lodge charter was misnamed for years and now corrected to Sedalia camp No. 5570. Pettis county mules fuel British war efforts with New Orleans market records. Harry R. Stevens, former Sedalia youth, leads as a top buyer. Port exports show 143,050 horses and mules shipped in two years, mostly to British South Africa and Portugese Africa, amid wartime neutrality and rising shipments.
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Sedalia Camp
New Orleans
Pettis County
Harry R. Stevens
Sedalia
KE. W. Stevens
South Africa
Portuguese Africa
England
Fire wrecks Conkle residence holiday sweets
A kitchen blaze at 1409 East Seventh street destroyed Christmas desserts prepared by Mrs. Conkle. The fire started about 1 AM and spread to the roof, with $800 in damage largely to furniture and the home, fully insured. The incident marred holiday preparations and ruined pies cakes and candies.
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Mrs. Conkle
Oldest K line postal clerk arrested for rifling letters
C H Buss, a 45 year old Keokuk resident and longtime K line postal clerk in charge of a car, was arrested at Alexandria Missouri on charges of rifling letters. Inspectors found 36 letters and eight packages in his possession amid complaints of letter loss. Buss, with a $1400 salary, denies the allegations. he has a wife and five children and is a Mason.
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C. H. Buss
Alexandria
Buss
Keokuk, Iowa
Masonic Order
Fireman Struck by Rock on Missouri Pacific Line
J. R. Holland a Missouri Pacific fireman on the west end was struck in the head by a large rock near Little Blue last night while firing on No. 10. The rock hit his right head and face bruising his eye and breaking three teeth. The assailant could not be identified.
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J. R. Holland
Missouri Pacific
Little Blue
No. 10
Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry Ad
A local laundry advertises fair wages and quality work, inviting customers to call for any kind of laundering service and noting reasonable prices aligned with the quality provided.
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lLongan
Sedalia Steam Laundry
Coldicure Named Top Cough Medicine by Bard Drug Co
The Coldicure cough medicine is promoted as the best by the W. & Bard Drug Company, highlighting its trusted status in local pharmacopoeia and sales credentials.
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W. &. Bard Drug Company
Weather outlook: fair tonight and Tuesday
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with moderate temperatures. The eastern portion may be slightly more unsettled with possible threats of rain or wind.
Manicure Scissors Line Highlighted at Bard’s Drug Store
An elegant line of manicure scissors is showcased at Bard's Drug Store. The display emphasizes quality, precision, and stylish design for everyday grooming.
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Bard’s Drug Store
Right Ear Frozen During Burial Visit
John Logan of California froze his right ear severely last Friday while attending a burial in the area.
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John Logan
California
Bard's Drug Store Offers Manicure Supplies and Toiletries
Local listing notes Bard's Drug Store carries a full range of manicure items and bathroom necessities. Shoppers can find nail care kits, cuticle oils, soaps, shampoos, towels, and related health and beauty products at the same outlet.
Schley Camp No 5570 Modern Woodmen Dismissed
A Sedalia reader reports that Schley camp No 5570 Modern Woodmen of America, long believed the city’s largest lodge, has dissolved and, astonishingly, never existed. The notice challenges local lore about the lodge’s presence.
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Woodmen of America
Original rural drama Ai in Joslin at the opera house
Amusements notes Ai in Joslin as the Christmas matinee and night attraction at the opera house on December 25. It promises old-time appeal with new scenic effects, a competent company, and lavish production values including scenes of New York landmarks such as the Brooklyn Bridge and a Baxter street thieves den.
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Joslin
Opera House
Atlantic
Pacific
New York City
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn
Baxter Street
Bowery Concert Hall
Grand Central Depot
Edison in Poor Health Warns Doctors Yet Keeps Working
The famous inventor Thomas A. Edison shows a worrying health decline. Physicians urge rest after years of overwork, late hours, and poor meals, though he continues his investigations. A stomach disorder is blamed on his lifestyle and would improve with long periods of proper living.
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Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Bard's Drug Store Ad Promotes Coldicure Laundry Service
A fragmented ad touts Coldicure as pleasant to take for coughs and highlights Bard's Drug Store and The Laundry at 216 Lamir¢ with phone 154. It claims superior service compared to others, urging readers to try their shirts collars and cuffs cleaned by a process.
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Bard’s
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New Zealand
United Workmen
Sedalians
Tures
Colorado Springs, Colo., Tel
Christian Church
Bethlehem
Dora Hubbard
Sadie Evarts
Lee Lovinger
Butte Mont
W. L. Jones
Prairie View Church
Eintracht Lodge
Joseph Hewitt
Sorosis
August Weller
Lake Creek
Gray
Arnold Bros
South
Peoria, Sr
Lizzie Glenn
Beaman
J. L. Smith
Methodist Church
The
Baptist Church
Storm Center
Western
Mr. Townsend
Pleasant Hill
M., K. & T. Hospital
East Fourth Street
Jesse Stephens
Greenville
Robert Christopher
Extra Gang
Jesse Trailer
L. Griffin
Wiper
Franklin Junction
Urban Speck
Smithville
A. F. Terry
Hillsboro
John Lydon
Chickie Chockie
Henry Powers
Lewisville
George Pruett
Ravenna
E. Eaton
Crusher
J. Buckner
Pilot Grove
W. K. Morris
Foreston
Texas
Ben Roberts
Musco
Gee
J. J. Creel
Bridgeman
Pittsburg
L. L. Dodson, Wiper
Franklin Junc
Tion
J. Leonard
Trucker, Denison
C. D. McMillen
Denison
L. L. Hode
S. Davis
Ravena
J. L. Thompkins
Links and
Tony Curry
Thompson
Little Rock
Ark
St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railway
J. C. Hull
J. C. Myers
A. S. Stone
Katy
Bertchie
Garvin
M. L. de Haven
Ais
Brakeman Goldsmith
John Williams
Lexnngton
James Costin
el Dorado Springs
P. J. Gallivan
Lexington
Crotty
Illinois
F. Tanner
Atchison
Harry Paris
St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway
de Soto
Hunnicut
John Metcalfe
Charles Gallagher
A. H. Page
William Roney
Nevada
Luke
Tom Newman
West End
Missouri
E. E. Codding
Steven
British South Africa
Portugese Africa
Africa
Portugese al
Frank Conkle
EAST
Seventh Street
Him
Dice
Schley Camp
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