Steamship Ariosto Strands Off Cape Hatteras
The British steamship Ariosto from Galveston to Norfolk for coal with 30 crew aboard ran aground on Ocra coke beach six miles south of the Hatteras weather station. Twenty one crewmen abandoned in boats and were drowned as boats failed in heavy seas. Capt Barnes and eight others were rescued and cared for at Ocracoke life saving station. The vessel remains afloat with water entering the hold and may be saved with prompt aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Henry
Weather Bureau
Hatteras
N. C
Ariosto
Barnes
Galveston
Norfolk
Hamburg
Ocracoke Beach
Batteras Weather Bureau
James Howard
Ocracoke Life Saving Station
Montezuma Returns with Mule Transport from South Africa
The British transport Montezuma Capt. Owen sailed from Cape Town October 22 with mules for Africa and returned with 32 muleteers. On the outward voyage 25 mules died from gas exposure during a four to five day period. The ship carried 1,885 animals. 31 were killed or put down by disease after a 29 day 16 hour voyage. It then set out for Halifax to carry the second Canadian troop contingent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
New Orleans
Montezuma
Owen
Two Men Plunge From 70 Foot Bridge In Loudon
In Kroxville Tennessee on December 25 Sam Eldridge and William Boggus were knocked from a 70 foot railroad bridge as John Weare drunkenly rode a horse across. The horse slipped and the train was stopped just in time. Eldridge will die and Boggus likely recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kroxville
Tenn
Loudon
Sam Eldridge
John Weare
Samuel Eldridge
William Boggus
Fire destroys Spring Lake ice house in Michigan loss 1 million
Grand Haven Michigan December 25 The mammoth ice house of the Spring Lake Ice Company on Spring Lake northeast of Grand Haven was totally destroyed by fire yesterday morning entailing a loss of upwards of 1 million Chicago capitalists headed by Barry Bros built the plant a year ago About 70 000 tons of ice from last year remained in the building
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Haven
Mich
Spring Lake Ice Company
Spring Lake
Chicago
Barry Bros
Chicago Independent
Tue
Effects Noted at Niagara Falls
Heavy rain continues to erode the Canadian cliff at Niagara Falls. A large chunk of rock detached near the Horseshoe falls and dropped into the river yesterday morning. Table Rock shrinks as erosion persists. The upper end of Foot Island shows water wear and recession marks at the bases of the American and Horseshoe falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Table Rock
Foot Island
Horseshoe Falls
Lenapah man slays marshal in scuffle
Tolley Moore, a young man from near Lenapah, Kansas, resisted town marshal Jacob Staats during an attempted arrest in Coffeyville. Staats was wounded when Moore cut his throat with a knife, severing the windpipe. Staats was reported dying as the incident unfolded.
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Coffeyville
Kar
Tolley Moore
Lenapah
Cofeville
Lenapoal
Jacob Staats
Moore
Stacs
Staats
Christmas Packages Burned in St Paul Warehouse Fire
A frame building near the Union depot used by the United States Express company as a transfer warehouse burned yesterday afternoon. The warehouse contained many Christmas packages and hopes of delivery were dampened. No exact loss estimate was available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Union Depot
United States Express Company
Death by own action shocks Hutchinson Christmas reunion
In Hutchinson Kansas on December 25 at the home of J. H. F. Vlate a Christmas gathering was disrupted when it was discovered that Mr Piste had committed suicide at his store. His business affairs were in good order and no clear motive was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Kaun
J. H. F. Vlate
Mr. Piste
Death of Samuel Wall and Albert Barnee in Akron
Samuel Wall, a prominent Akron contractor, died shortly after midnight from consumption. His partner Albert Barnee, 55, was so stricken by the news that he collapsed and died a few hours later. Wall was 37.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Samuel Wall
Albert Barnee
Barnee
Wall
Mill Fire Destroys Augusta Flour and Meal Plant
J M R Berry’s flour and meal mill in Augusta Georgia was last night totally destroyed by fire of unknown origin. The mill had capacity for 6000 barrels daily. stock 15000 dollars, building 25000 dollars, machinery 450000 dollars, insurance 35000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
J. M. R Berry
Horrible crash leaves rider dead with no friends
A horseless wagon collides with a chainless bicycle rider about 10 AM. The injured man is taken to the home for the friendless, where his death comes quickly and quietly within an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Grain-O: a grain beverage as coffee substitute for kids
Public health style ad promoting Grain-O as a nutritious coffee replacement for children. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee when prepared, costs about one quarter of coffee, and is sold by grocers in 15c and 25c sizes.
Local guest visits Kansas kin over holidays
Miss Andie Miller of Ft. Scott Kansas will be the guest of her nieces the Misses Clapton and nephew C T Gorrell over the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andie Miller
Ft. Scott, Kans
Clapton
C. T. Gorrell
Hollidays
It Hits the Spot Itself as Foley’s Honey and Tar Heals Sore Throat
An advertisement promises fast relief from cold related throat and chest soreness with Foley’s Honey and Tar. The copy claims a warm comforting sensation and healing of affected parts, concluding with a slogan It feels so good it hits the spot and a guaranteed offer by A. S. McGowan.
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A. S. McGowan
Democratic State Central to Meet in St Louis February 26
Sam B. Cook chairing the state central committee says a meeting will be held in St. Louis on February 26 to choose the time and location of the forthcoming state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam B. Cook
Democratic State Central Committee
St. Louis
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim Notice
An advertisement from F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo offers one hundred dollars for any case of deafness caused by catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The copy asserts deafness stems from Eustachian tube inflammation and promotes the remedy and Hall's Family Pills, sold by druggists at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Strang Sees Bright Prospects for North and South Road
Col. A. L. Strang, general manager of the proposed road, came to town Tuesday and reported bright prospects for the project. Miami News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
A. L. Strang
Miami News
Dyspepsia Cure Claims Quick Relief and Cure
Miss Annie E Gunning of Tyre Michigan reports a long struggle with dyspepsia and weakness. She credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with complete relief stating it digests what you eat and cures stomach trouble with immediate relief. Servant Harker Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie E. Gunning
Tyre, Mich
Servant- Harker Drug Co
Iece
C. DeWitt &Co
Chicago
Servant-Harker Drug Company
Hill's Practical Business College Ad
Hill's Practical Business College offers stenography and bookkeeping training with Gregg shorthand and modern budgeting methods. Day school begins after January 1st at 408-410 Ohio Street upstairs with low terms and teaching of any study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill’s
Practical Business College
Gregg
Ohio Street
Sheffield man sues barber for barber's itch damages
Joseph Water of Sheffield sues Morris Lewis of Sheffield for 1000 dollars claiming he contracted barber's itch while being shaved in Lewis's barber shop. The suit seeks compensation for medical expenses and damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Water
Sheffield
Morris Lewis
Lewis
Proposi tion in Sentine Want Ads Elicits Interest
Readers are urged to place propositions in the Sentine Want Ads. The paper notes that hundreds read the section and that nearly any kind of proposition will find a receptive buyer or seller. The emphasis is on matching needs and offers through the classifieds.
Pen of Langshan chickens for sale at low price
A pen of fine black Langshans is offered for sale at a very low price for immediate purchase. Located at 1005 South Missouri Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Missouri Avenue
Black Flag 2nd Hand Store Loans Household Goods
The Black Flag secondhand store offers the highest cash price for household goods and provides loans on goods stored. L. F. Mackey operates at 113 West Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Mackey
West Main Street
Hauling Service Seeks Jobs From Fristee Transfer Man
A. B. Fristee advertises as transfer man ready to move goods, haul freight, coal, or wood. Call 240 for hauling work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Fristee
Dominion Company Manager Recruitment in Chicago
Wanted several bright honest persons to represent us as managers in this and nearby counties. Salary nine hundred dollars a year plus expenses. Straight bona fide salary. Permanent position or references, any bank in any town. Office work conducted at home. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. Dominion Company Dept. 2 Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counses
Straigh
Bona-Fide
The
Dominion Company
Dept. 2
Chicago
Helfert and Raiffeisen Open Second Hand Store
Helfert and Raiffeisen open a second hand store at 115 West Main Street offering used household goods and books. The shop advertises buying and selling at competitive prices aimed at value seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helfert & Raiffeisen
West Main St
Queen City Iron Yard Adverts Cash for Scraps
Advertises high cash prices for rags old iron copper brass bones and bottles. Pays for all kinds and offers wagon pickup. Located at 500 506 West Main Street with phone number 263.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen City Iron Yard
W. Main St
Wanted trustworthy persons to sell War in South Africa book
Advertises for agents to market William Harding travelogue War in South Africa and the Dark Continent. Claims a $100,000 prize pool for sales, offers high commissions, 30 day credit, freight and duty paid, and sample case free through The Dominion Company in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
William Harding
The
Dominion Company
Dept. V
Chicago
Missouri Kansas & feau Railway Rates
Railway advertising offers extremely low rates for round trips to various points. It lists passenger and ticket age details with requested contact in Sedalia Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esilon
Low Fare Options to Northwest Cities Promoted
One way to Helena and Butte via Vient is $30.00, with one way to Portland Oregon Seattle and Tacoma on sale daily at $31.70. The notice highlights discounted routes and daily sales for western travel.
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Helena
Butte
Vient
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Tacoma
Through sleepers to Chicago by midnight Katy flyer
A travel notice describes leaving on a Katy flyer at midnight, arriving in Chicago at 2 30 p m the next day, and making connections for all points east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Missouri Teachers' Association Meeting Notice
The Missouri Teachers' Association holds a Jefferson City meeting from December 27 to 29 with round trip tickets priced at $1.90. Tickets go on sale December 25 to 27 and are valid for return until January 2, 1900. Ticket holders with MKT railway readings receive a complimentary trip from Jefferson City to Columbia on December 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Teachers’ Association
Jefferson City
Columbia
Meeting notice for stock association in Fort Worth 1900
National Live Stock Association meeting announced for Fort Worth Texas from January 16 to 15 1900. Round trip fare listed at 15 dollars 45 cents with tickets on sale January 14 and 15 and return valid to January 27. Delegates attending Fort Worth will receive reduced rates to the Texas Live Stock Association meeting in San Antonio January 23 to 30.
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Ft. Worth
Tex
Fort Worth
Texas Live Stock Association
San Antonio
M., K. & T. Holiday Excursion Rates
Christmas and New Years excursion fare 200 miles from Sedalia. Adult minimum 50 cents, child 25 cents. Sales Dec 23 24 25 30 31 1899 and Jan 1 1900. Return valid until Jan 4 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Five elegant passenger trains east and west daily
The notice proclaims five elegant passenger trains operate daily east and five west, calling the service the best west of the Mississippi. For information, contact phone number 85 or reach J. W. McClain at P and T A.
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Mississippi
J. W. McClain
P &T A
Round Trip Offer for Certificate Holders to Columbia
Round trip priced at one dollar goes on sale December 26 27 and 28 and is valid for return until January 2. Free round trip to Columbia provided to all holders of a certificate from the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Train Connections From Chicago to East Markets
A travel itinerary lists departures from Chicago to multiple eastern cities with stops and arrival times including Sedalia St Louis Milwaukee Toledo Indianapolis Columbus Pittsburg Cincinnati Washington Philadelphia New York Boston and two morning arrivals. It notes the business man's train and three other good connections for all points east.
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Chicago
Sedalia
St Louis
Milwaukee
Toledo
Indianapolis
Columbus
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Regular Tourist Sleeper From Kansas City to California
The Regular Tourist Sleeper will depart Kansas City at 9 05 p m starting Nov 4 and every Saturday thereafter via Missouri Kansas and Texas railway to San Francisco. Route uses M E and T No 1 from Sedalia to Waco via Parsons then A and A P Ry Waco to Flatonio and Southern Pacific to California. Equipment includes modern tourist cars with updated comforts. For special excursion rates contact local agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
San Francisco
Sedalia
Parsons
Waco
A. P. Ry
Flatonio
So. Pac. Co
San Antonio
California Point
Lead and Zinc Fields Access via Frisco Line
Daily stage service arranged between Chadwick Forsyth and Lead Hill and between Eureka Springs and Yellville via Berryville Green Forest Harrison and Powell. Stages connect with Frisco through trains for convenient access to the region. Descriptive literature with rates and times available from Frisco representatives or Bryan Snyder, General Passenger Agent, St. Louis.
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Chadwick
Forsyth
Lead Hill
Eureka Springs
Yellville
Berryville
Green Forest
Harrison
Powell
Frisco Line
Bryan Snyder
St. Louis
Monarch Laundry Presents Rapid Trade Growth
A Year Ago The Monarch Laundry began business and has since built an excellent trade. With improved equipment the business continues to grow. Get in line and come with the rest. We guarantee satisfaction. Wagons call everywhere. Phone 183. Chas Van Antwerp, proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monarch Laundry
Chas. van Antwerp
George W Albcorn Opens Oddities Yard Feast
George W. Albcorn opened a storefront bone yard in the northeast corner of Ohio and Sixth streets offering spare ribs tenderloin ham trimmings pork sausage hogs heads and pigs feet for both rich and poor. See George and live like a prince while you can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Albcorn
Ohio and
Sixth Streets
George
Money to loan on farms and city property in Sedalia
Benton H. Ingram advertises loans on good improved farms and central city property. Office located in the second story of the Missouri Trust Company building in Sedalia Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Trust Co
Sedalia
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L. W. Stone
Anita
Iowa
Miles
DR. Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Company
Elkhart
Ind
Dapo
Penton
Iindoo Remedy
Ill
Otis W. Smith
Nervita
Cvery
Nervita Medical CO
Minton & Jackson Sts
A. T. Fleischmann Drug Company
Fourth and Ohio Streets
Perfecto CO
Caxton
Aug. T. Fleischmann
Ruggist
Pew Nyroyal
McGinley Bros
Ssrocers
R. Langree
Henry Lamm
Angree & Lanin
Bee
Kiv
Sedalia, MO
Chas Carroll
East Third Street
Lonareh
Jeoe
Pwreiey
Hatteras, N. C
Red Cross
Sentinel
Rade
J. D. Donnohue
Orm One
California
Santa FE
Geo. W. Hagenbuch
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Kansas City, Mo
Missouri, Kansas
Feau
M, Pencvveton
National Live Stock Association
Northern Michigan
Illinois General RE. R
and the
Chicago and
West Michigan
Michigan
A H Hanson
C McCarrty
Bouillon
Juoe Market Sc
OS. P. Miller
Fifth Street
John Stark & Son
Sedalia Steam Laundry
Lamine Street
Cary
New Ie
W.D. Wood
T. P A. J. Louis, Mo
Arkansas
Benton H. Ingram
Maenolia Bappit
K. Barley
Sedalia Mo
W. Mainst
Opp
Sedalia Mills
Baird Bros. 2 Co
Creverend
C. AN Arches
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