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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1901
Page
12
A frozen water pipe burst on the third floor of the H W Wood block on Ohio street last night flooding the rear of the Hub clothing store. The People’s shoe store adjoining was soaked but shoes protected. Hub losses estimated at about 1000 dollars with clothing on the first and second floors badly damaged.
The Huckins hotel staff are outfitted in new uniforms featuring navy blue blouses with a white H emblem on the breast.
Lawrence Bothwell has entered upon the study of law in the office of his uncle, Representative J. H. Bothwell.
The wife of Martin McGuire gave birth to a fine large boy at their home on East Broadway early this morning.
A masquerade party will be given at George Borders at Eighteenth and Kentucky streets tomorrow night with about twenty couples invited.
Private William Reischel received the medal for the best drilled man in the Company D drill at Liberty park last night. A four dollar loss from a farmer's buggy was reported as Christmas gifts stolen on Saturday night in front of Ramsey's Racket. Chief Ed Love presented each officer a Christmas turkey. The post office will operate 9 to 11 in the morning with no carrier service during the day. The Girls' Friendly Society of Calgary parish gave twenty one dolls to Mrs. Coe for distribution to the poor. The Poultry Breeders' Association schedules a Thursday meeting to finalize plans for the December poultry show. Rifle club members enjoyed a Christmas lunch after the drill and prizes for target practice were awarded. Miss Lucille Buck's purse, lost Monday, was recovered by Mrs. E. H. Haney on North Grand Avenue and returned to Miss Buck in Waverly. A. M. Lovins, East Sixth street shoemaker, accidentally shot himself cleaning an old revolver. Dr. E. A. Wood treated his minor wound.
An adjourned city council meeting convened with routine agenda items discussed and no major action taken. Public attendance noted, and next session scheduled for later in the week.
A Sentinel report notes Sedalia residents favor Stevenson's meats for freshness and home-spun pride. Buying locally keeps money in Sedalia, supporting home industries like Stevenson’s packing house. Markets at Ben Staten and Adam Wagner carry the fine beef, described as unsurpassed.
Business houses will close at noon Wednesday to let owners and staff enjoy Christmas at home. Some close all day, churches plan elaborate entertainments tonight and tomorrow, and donations for the city’s poor are distributed by Mrs. Coe of the Associated Board of Charities.
Andre K. DeKreko, who ran the Streets of India during the Elks street fair last September, visited The Sentinel today while en route from Kansas City to St. Louis. He says he is greeting old friends and not on business. He and his brother will tour next season with Debreko Brothers Roman Carnival and Exposition, a classical entertainment he deems superior to Streets of India. He leaves this afternoon for St. Louis.
The city reports a roughly $1000 net gain over last January due to higher license tax receipts. Licenses lead the receipts with most dramshop licenses paid through period. only a few vehicle licenses remain unpaid and due in police court December 28. Tax collections for six months fell about $2000 from last year while the cemetery fund shows a small decline tied to improved health and sanitation.
Frank Hagood and Mrs Laura Mitchell both of Higginsville admitted to living as man and wife on Main street after being confronted by her husband in Justice Rogers' court. Hagood paid fifteen dollars plus costs while Mitchell paid ten dollars. Mitchell refused to return to her husband.
The Lotus club plans a full dress reception at the Elks hall tomorrow night beginning at 8 30. President Dr Will Shirk will speak and the Second Regiment orchestra will play. Performers include Mrs W D Steele Miss Florence Hoffman Edna Morris Callie Clark Florence Scott George C Hoffman Chas Menefee Brown Harris and a quartet Harris Menefee Hoffman Cordes. Hon W D Steele will also address. Walch will provide refreshments and dancing will follow with Alva Lee as chairman. About fifty guests are invited alongside club members and their ladies.
George Greer was arrested at 2 o'clock this morning by Officers Dona hue and Eckhoff. He faced police court and was fined five dollars plus costs for intoxication. James Barrett received five dollars for intoxication and George McDonald, also charged with intoxication, will be tried Saturday.
At noon today the Dow Drug Company awarded a beautiful French doll to Ticket 1735, the tenth drawn under the agreement. The winner must present the ticket within a week to claim the prize. if not claimed, the next tickets in order will have one additional week to claim.
Rev. E. W. Clippinger travels to Warrensburg tomorrow to solemnize the marriage of Miss Abbie Clarke daughter of the ex mayor and Mr. Robert Bright connected with Kansas University at Lawrence Kas
The report notes the Parsons station agent position becoming vacant by W H Lew is death and occupants Pace as station agent from Christmas day and Pace as ticket agent at Parsons is praised as a deserved compliment to an efficient official.
Fisher Printing issues a neatly bound folder containing the late President William McKinley’s last public address. The souvenir is meant to be preserved as a fitting remembrance for many patrons.
Storrs and Hinton of Hannibal Missouri win the bid to fill ice houses along the Missouri Kansas Texas line and the Short Line ice house, securing a contracted supply for the rail routes.
Mr and Mrs J H Robertson plan a large Christmas Day dinner for relatives and friends to mark the holiday and Mr Robertson’s birthday anniversary. Attending will A M Garton and family M H Morris and family W T Morris and family James Wayland and family and E R Morris and family from Lamonte.
A group left this morning for Independence to attend the marriage of Mr. Robert McCurdy and Miss Emma Sitlington. Participants include Mrsr. Will Rector, Miss Nona Wood, Burch McCurdy, Emmett Fisher, Vivian McCurdy and J. K. Tuttle, with Mr. Tuttle serving as groomsman.
All high school cadets must assemble in uniform at the Armory tomorrow Wednesday at 9 30 a m Captain R L Netherton signs the order. The Huckins Christmas Menu features a festive hotel dinner offered tomorrow but arrived too late for publication.
Russell Harding second vice president and general manager cautions Missouri Pacific workers to refrain from smoking while on duty. The memo emphasizes safety and discipline across all operations.
George S. McKee former Katy engineer now division master mechanic for the Wabash at Fort Wayne Ind has been appointed general superintendent of motive power and machinery for the Mobile & Alabama with headquarters at Mobile
Hospital arrivals list railroad workers by name and city including Farlow Ramos Antenrieth Arnold Jones Sanders Pitcock Sampson Harvey Hill with roles such as extra gang section laborer brakeman car repairer and machinist. Baldwin Locomotive Works orders 23 engines for 1902 with The M K T rail line planning deliveries under contract.
The Missouri Pacific issued a gold gray Yuletide greeting card with evergreen and red lettering. A white satin ribbon hanger carries a smaller red blue etched card with two verses of cheer. The Sentinel received one courtesy through Col H C Townsend.
G H Myers of Texas county Mo has joined the Missouri Pacific shops as machinist. J J Frey promoter of the Alaskan railway arrived from Washington DC to spend Christmas with his family. Ernest Wigton of St Louis son of Master Carbuilder Wigton will succeed Charles Rockwell as Katy supply clerk here. S K Bullard Katy telegraph superintendent returned from Texas. Yardmaster Hunter says fifty white men are needed for work at Lake City. Missouri Pacific conductor N Crawford taking a few runs off. Fred Hopper switchman in MP yards laid off. his wife and children arrive tonight from Terre Haute Ind for a short visit. Railroads will abolish all local freights Christmas day and freight offices closed.
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