Local residents and visitors share Christmas season movements
Numerous residents and visitors are noted in town and nearby travels. The record lists Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bloess and son with Miss Minnie Schmidt returning from Warrensburg for Christmas, and many others visiting family, attending events, or buying goods. Local businesses advertise loans, meats, and heating stores while phone numbers and addresses appear throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Bloess
Minnie Schmidt
Warrensburg
C. C. Lawson
Katie
Bell Telephone
Gus Porter
Porter Foster
Frank Ramp
W. D. McClure
C. G. B. & S. Railway
Zalma
Taylor Posting Co
S. B. Williams
Sheridan
Wyo
Williams
W. A. Wiley
Hannibal
Elliott West
St. Louis
Will McClure
Harry Slagle
John Gornall
Kansas City
City
National convention of teachers of business schools
The National convention of teachers of business schools throughout the United States convenes to discuss curricula standards, accreditation, and future directions for business education, with scholars and educators from multiple colleges attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
National Convention of Teachers of Business Schools
Farmer's Mutual Hail Insurance Company Fails
The Farmer's Mutual Hail Insurance company failed after heavy losses in Colorado and South Dakota. John H. Doherty was appointed receiver in the Independence circuit court. Incorporated January 21, 1901, the firm operated mainly in Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Montana and Colorado and conducted over two million dollars in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer’s Mutual Hail Insurance Company
John H. Doherty
Independence
A. E. Masters
J. W. Hague
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Montana
Colorado
Train Wreck Near Dallas Leaves Three Injured
A northbound Missouri Kansas Texas passenger train wrecked and burned six miles south of Dallas just before midnight Tuesday. Three people were injured none killed. Injured are engineer Jenks Clark of Denison Texas, fireman William Kevney of Denison, and Joseph Henry a resident of Denison. Five cars burned, engine in a ditch. Baggage and mail cars saved.
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Dallas
Texas
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Here
Jenks Clark
Denison Texas
William Kevney
Denison
Joseph Henry
Bryan for Governor
Editor Rosewater of Omaha suggests William Jennings Bryan may run for governor next year. The mention reflects ongoing political speculation around Bryan’s future in state leadership.
Pettis County Criminal Court Docket Includes Assault and Disturbing the Peace
The January term docket lists State cases including Taylor Williams James Wilkerson Wade Wilfong Eldon and Stephen Fluty and others for disturbing the peace and assault with intent to kill plus Lemuel Cooner carrying concealed weapons Clarence Mellor selling liquor without a license Elva Perry et al assault with intent to kill Bart S Jackson and John Ogan for disturbing the peace with hearings set from January 13 to January 17.
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State
Taylor Williams
James Wilkerson
Wade Wilfong
Eldon
Stephen Fluty
Wm. Fisher
David Swindell
Lemuel Cooner
Clarence Mellor
Elva Perry
Lamonte Letter News Roundup
Rev G E Shanklin returned from Sedalia after preaching at East Broadway Christian church. Visitors include Miss Alice Koch of Warrensburg with cousin Lizzie Koch and Mrs John Baldwin of Sedalia with DeHaven family. Dexter Bobbitt arrived from Blackwater to spend Christmas, J E Lange from Sedalia with relatives, and Gordon Morris visiting from Warrensburg. The Select Knights and Ladies hosted an oyster supper and ball Thursday.
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M. B. Coleman
C. E. Andrews
Boonville
A. J. Hughes
Lamonte
Morris Real Estate Company
Ohio Street
John M. Bartle
National Adjustment Company
Kansas City
S. R. Payne
California
John Baldwin
Sedalia
Mrs. DeHaven
Dexter Bobbitt
Blackwater
J. E. Lange
Gordon Morris
Warrensburg
Knights
Miss Pearl Baldwin
Joplin
Miss Anna Reavis
W.E. Walker
St. Louis
M. E. Church
South
The
Baptist Church
J. E. Maupin
Tom Mitchell
Marceline
H. O. Cavert
Herbert
Independence
Kas
Maggie Evans
H. C. Riley
Chestnut
Nebraska Governor Fusion Hopes Rise But Uncertain
The Washington Times notes that while a strong force remains for the Omaha Bee editor Rosewater in Nebraska, his theories have lost ground yet his local lead persists. A potential fusion gubernatorial nominee is discussed with cautious forecasts about 1902 outcomes and Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Rosewater
Omaha Bee
Congress
The
Washington Times
Christmas in the Churches Celebrate Season in Sedalia
Sedalia churches and Sunday schools hosted Christmas programs with trees, Santa Claus, and joyful children. Local residents and visitors arrived for holiday gatherings, while streets and homes echoed with seasonal cheer across several congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Holiday Gathering at Dr Samuel Conway’s Home
Tuesday evening at the home of Dr. Samuel Conway was a warmly decorated affair with holly and gifts enjoyed by each member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Conway
Beau
Owen Brown Moves Sheet Music Stock to 514 Ohio Street
Owen Brown relocates his stock of sheet music and musical merchandise to 514 Ohio Street and invites friends and customers to visit the new address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Owen Brown
Ohio Street
Swift Packing rep O S Holt dies in Missouri
O S Holt traveling representative for Swift Packing Company and a well known city resident died in Chillicothe Missouri last Monday of pneumonia after a ten day illness. He was widely liked for his genial manners and had many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Holt
Swift Packing Company
Chillicothe
Hicks Predicts Rough January Weather for 1902
The Rev. Srl R. Hicks forecasts January 1902 will be a rough month. The prediction notes unsettled conditions beginning January 1 and continuing through the early days of the month.
Weather Forecast Warns of Early Winter Blizzards
The report forecasts a sequence of storms from the 6th bringing rain snow and cold with blizzards from the 9th to the 11th. A winter thunderstorm is seen on the 14th with rain gales and severe sleet and wide blizzards across central and northern areas. A very cold wave on the 23rd follows, then a relaxation until the 26th to 28th brings more rain and snow traversing west to east. Farmers are urged to shelter stock and plan work to avoid exposure.
Corder's New Bee Paper Issued by Whit Williams
The first issue of Corder's new Bee paper is published by C Whit Williams. It is described as a creditable sheet and marks the start of a local newspaper venture.
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Corder
The
Bee
C. Whit Williams
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