Well Known Sedalian Expires In St Louis
The obituary notes the death of a famous Sedalia figure in St Louis on Christmas Day after an operation. It mentions immediate family including a sister of the Landman brothers and references a husband, a 12 year old son, and a 6 year old daughter. Funeral arrangements are listed for Friday at the First Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
John
Emma
Anna Conrath
John Haster
Christiana Kuhn
Peter Lesch Dead After Footpad Attack
The Big Four yardmaster Peter Lesch died of injuries from a footpad assault Monday night, with services at St Kevin's church today and burial at Mount Carmel cemetery in East St. Louis. The A Co U W lodge and Big Four Benevolent association will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Peter Lesch
Big Four
St. Kevin's Church
Mount Carmel Cemetery
East St. Louis
A. Co. U. W. Lodge
Big Four Benevolent Association
Boy dies in Marshall from impure candy
William Reynolds aged eight, son of Alexander Reynolds of Chicago, visiting Marshall Missouri, died suddenly last night from eating impure candies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall, Mo
William
Alexander Reynolds
Chicago
Grocery Firm Fails in Fredericktown
Fredericktown Missouri December 25 J F Baldwin and Sons grocers assign to David Lesreau. Creditors are mainly St Louis firms. Liabilities not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericktown
J. F. Baldwin & Sons
David Lesreau
St. Louis
Fatally hurt by explosion injures Lincoln youth
Edward Boehmer, 18, son of prominent Lincoln merchant F. Boehmer, was badly wounded at home on Christmas when a cannon fashioned from an old army musket barrel exploded. A portion of the barrel pierced his head injuring an eye and skull and removing brain matter. Doctors expect recovery, and the Boehmer store in Lincoln is closed temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Boehmer
F. Boehmer
Lincoln
Benton County
Boehmer
Tucker
the Sentinel
Sedalia Merchants Eye Directory Fakes Tactic
The Carthage Democrat notes Missouri towns where merchants use an agreement to circulate directory fakes to boost business. The report suggests Sedalia merchants could profitably imitate these practices to attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Lotus club Christmas social at Elks hall with fifty couples
The Lotus club held a lavish Christmas social at the Elks hall in the city with fifty couples present. A musical and literary program featured addresses by Dr. W. S. Shirk Alva Lee and John L. Hall along with vocal and piano solos. The Second Regiment orchestra provided music and a dance followed with refreshments served. many out-of-town guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Regiment
Foot Amputation After Severe Freeze At City Hospital
A resident was so badly frozen that an emergency foot was amputated at the city hospital this morning by Doctors Yancey Cowan and Shirk. Recovery is possible but uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yancey
Cowan
Shirk
Mrs. E. A. Coe Distributes Christmas Dinners and Clothing
Mrs. E. A. Coe of the Associated Board of Charities organized Christmas dinners for sixty families with donations from supporters. Clothing was also given to those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Coe
The
Board of Charities
Governor Shaw Named Secretary of the Treasury
Washington announces that Governor Shaw of Iowa will be appointed secretary of the treasury. Mr. Wilson remains in the cabinet as secretary of agriculture. Shaw accepted the position and will join the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Shaw
Iowa
the Treasury
Wilson
Agriculture
Secretary Shaw Returns to Se Dalía Campaign Roots
The secretary of the treasury telegraphed the president and is noted for his prominence in Se dalía, where he opened the Republican campaign in 1900.
T M James Dead Deeply Religious Figure In Local History
The obituary notes the death of T M James, describing him as deeply religious and contrasting him with his illustrious nephews. It emphasizes his strong faith and quiet community involvement.
Vogts Joins Elks as Day Clerk. Rohn Resigns
H. H. Vogts accepted a position as day clerk at the Elks. Dick Rohn resigned and returned to his Fulton home. Vogts has a wide acquaintance and is expected to be a valuable assistant to Landlord Shelton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Vogts
the Elks
Dick Rohn
Fulton
Mr. Vogts
Shelton
Health and Accident Agent Pays Claims to Local Residents
Over the past week Earl Steven son, a local agent for United States Health and Accident association, paid claims to Frank Davis, George Bliss, John J. Coates, Ferguson Cooper, G. McCabe, Jesse Miles, and Bennett Solomon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Stevenson
United States Health and Accident Association
Frank Davis
George Bliss
John J. Coates
Ferguson Cooper
G. McCabe
Jesse Miles
Bennett Solo
Passenger aboard MP train halted at Dresden by telegraph order
Missouri Pacific passenger train No 1 stopped at Dresden on telegraphic orders from Superintendent Luke to let a passenger board after swinging onto the rear vestibule as the train departed Sedalia.
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Missouri Pacific
Dresden
Luke
Sedalia
Voghts Named Elks Clerk. Buckworth In City Hospital
H. H. Voghts succeeds Dick Rohn as clerk at The Elks. W. H. Buckworth of Postal is being treated at the city hospital.
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W. H. Buckworth
Postal
Judges and Prosecutors Gather in Kansas City
Circuit Judge Longan travels to Kansas City for a meeting of the circuit judges of Missouri. Prosecuting Attorney Cashman heads there tomorrow to attend a convention of Missouri prosecuting attorneys scheduled Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longan
Kansas City
Cashman
Prosecuting Attorneys of
Missouri
Jefferson City Press Deal Moves Forward in Court Review
The C D Middleton Printing company is incorporated to control the Jefferson City Press after its purchase by Judge Hough. Approval of the sale on January 2 is expected with Receiver Lon V Stephens backing the measure and Judge Hazel likely to approve. T. Murray Reed will edit the Warrensburg Daily Star and W J McQuitty will edit the Press under Middleton management.
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C. D. Middleton
Jefferson City
Judge Hough
Lon V. Stephens
Judge Hazel
Cole County
T. Murray Reed
Sedalia
Warrensburg Daily Star
Middleton
The Coming Men of America Banquet at Pehl's
The Coming Men of America will feast tonight at Pehl's with Howard Bradley as toastmaster. After the banquet a social session will be held at the I. O. O. F. hall to honor out-of-town members visiting for the holidays.
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Pehl’s
I. O. O. F. Hall
Howard Bradley
Windsor Tuesday Night Dance With Second Regiment Orchestra
John Meyers of Huckins suffers a badly sprained ankle after an incident during a pleasant Windsor dance Tuesday night where the Second Regiment orchestra provided music for the event.
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John Meyers
the Huckins
Second Regiment
Windsor
Bank Cashier Sent $10 Christmas Gifts to Sedalia Staff
Sedalia National Bank cashier Blair distributed ten dollar Christmas gifts to every employee, a festive bonus amid year end celebrations.
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Blair
The
Sedalia National Bank
Gus Lyon and Wife Entertained Guests at Dance Night
Gus Lyon and his wife of Pettis street hosted a company for Monday evening entertainment with dancing and cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Lyon
Pettis Street
James, uncle of famed outlaws dies in Kansas City
T M James aged 79, uncle of Frank and Jesse James, died in Kansas City. His estate is valued at about 1 million dollars. He was a devout Baptist and a major donor to Calvary Baptist Church, contributing 9000 dollars.
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Kansas City
T. M. James
Frank
Jesse James
James
Missouri
Calvary Baptist Church
Leonard Conner Injured in Kentucky Railroad Accident
Leonard Conner son of John W. Conner sustained injuries in a railroad accident in Kentucky on Tuesday.
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Leonard Conner
John W. Conner
Kentucky
Georgetown doctor returns after month with scarlet fever
Dr. B. W. Harris of Georgetown is able to be out again after a month laid up with scarlet fever. Manager Griffith of the Sedalia Gas and Electric company presented each employee with a fine turkey for Christmas.
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B. W. Harris
Georgetown
Griffith
Sedalia Gas and Electric Company
Disturbance Suspect Arrested. Partner Sought by Police
Charles Kohl, accused of causing a disturbance at the Katy depot yesterday, was arrested last evening and will face police court Friday morning. John Ogan, named as an alleged accomplice, has not yet been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kohl
Katy
John Ogan
Kohl
High School Cadets Show Notable Uniforms
The new uniforms for the high school cadets are notably neat and well arranged. They are described as equal to those worn by any cadet body in the state.
Ball in Honor of Jesse Levy Delights Young Guests
A number of young people hosted a very delightful ball last night in honor of Jesse Levy, who is home for the holidays.
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Jesse Levy
Sedalia Grocer stamp contest winners named
The Sedalia Grocer company announced prize awards in its stamp contest including a bicycle won by Edwin L. Evans and several dolls awarded to Miss Ida Luke Harris B. Harris Mrs J. M. Offield Theresa Hinshaw Jessie Hoffmeister plus a go cart.
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Sedalia Grocer Company
Edwin L. Evans
Ida Luke
Harris B. Harris
J. M. Offield
Theresa Hinshaw
Jessie Hoffmeister
Christmas Dinner Guests From Hackett Families
The Hacketts of 1309 South Ohio street hosted Christmas dinner for Frank White and Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Hackett of Warsaw along with Mr. and Mrs. Arch Hackett of Michigan. Chauncey White of Seattle was the only other family member present, representing two families.
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Clarence Hackett
South
Ohio Street
Frank White
A. H. Hackett
Warsaw
Arch Hackett
Michigan
Chauncey White
Seattle
Wash
Sedalia High School Superintendent Hosts Christmas Dinner
Superintendent G. V. Buchanan of Sedalia High School entertained a small group of friends with a Christmas dinner on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. V. Buchanan
Sedalia High School
Carved the Coon: Missouri bar fight ends in knife attack
In Holden on Christmas afternoon Will Ritner, talking with an Odd Fellow, was struck by a Black man named Ben Slick from the colored I O O F. Ritner drew a knife, nearly severing Slick’s hand before bystanders intervened. Ritner threatens to kill on sight.
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Talmage House
Will Ritner
Ben Slick
Ritner
Quiet Christmas with No Police Court Disturbances
Intoxicated men were evident but no arrests were made as Christmas passed. Several fights occurred yet were settled quietly, and the day saw no cases of disturbing the peace in police court.
Local Marriage Licenses Issued by Recorder Looney
The following couples were issued marriage licenses by Recorder Looney: Frank Q. Darling of Dana Wyoming with Maggie Ubank of Syracuse. L. Bur ford of Conway Springs Kansas with Lidie May Thomas of Syracuse. B F Gaines of Cumberland Indiana with Linda B Carlisle of Sedalia. Samuel Moore with Hannah Scott of Sedalia. and William Todd of Larmont with Edith Schilling of Malta Ohio.
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Recorder Looney
Frank QO. Darling
Dana
Wyo
Maggie Ubank
Syracuse
S. L. Burford
Conway Springs
Kas
Lidie May Thomas
J. B. Stewart
Minnie DeHaven
Sedalia
William Todd
Lamonte
Edith Schilling
Malta Ohio
B. F. Gaines
Cumberland
I. T
Linda B. Carlisle
Samuel Moore
Hannah Scott
Sunday School Hosts Christmas Night Event
Mrs. F. W. Simpson and Miss Lillie Berthoux, teachers in Epworth M. E. church Sunday school, entertained their class members at the church parsonage on Christmas night. The affair was an exceedingly pleasant one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Simpson
Lillie Berthoux
Epworth M. E
Trouble at Lamonte Fines for Lamonte Fights
James Thompson and Smith Overby of Lamonte were fined $3 and costs by Mayor Morris Tuesday afternoon for fighting.
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James Thompson
Smith Overby
Lamonte
Morris
It Must Go Candy Sale Notice
Three pounds priced at 25 cents for homemade mixed candy sugar taffy including peanut 10 cents Corner Fifth and Ohio C Boyst proprietor Both phones 218
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Corner Fifth
Ohio
C. Boyst
Pensions Issued for William Colwell and Henrietta Tubesing
Pensions have been issued for William Colwell of Georgetown and Henrietta Tubesing of Lincoln. Colwell receives eight dollars and Tubesing eight dollars.
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William Colwell
Georgetown
Henrietta Tubesing
Lincoln
Ladies invited to furnish New Year's open house details
The Sentinel invites ladies hosting open house on New Year's Day to send all desired information for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Missouri Pacific Train Resumes After Pickup Near Tipton
Missouri Pacific train No 9 backed up for over a mile near Tipton on a Tuesday night to pick up an elderly man who had fallen from the sightline.
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Chief Love
George Monsees
Tipton
H. M. Stevenson
Missouri Pacific
Captain Sam James Invited to Jefferson City Ball
Captain Sam James receives invitation from Governor Dockery to attend a grand military ball at the mansion in Jefferson City on January 1.
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Sam James
Governor Dockery
Jefferson City
Mrs Jump’s Delaware Estate Left to J M Offield
Mrs J M Offield inherits a rich estate in Delaware from her uncle the late William L Jump of Milford, on Christmas Day. The transfer names the beneficiary and marks the passing of the Milford man.
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J. M. Offield
Delaware
William L. Jump
Milford
McCurdy Couple Wed at Independence Host's Home
Robert McCurdy and his bride wed Tuesday evening at Independence and visited John McCurdy at 109 East Seventh Street for Christmas. The elder McCurdy, a Sedalia resident since 1858, is regarded as a respected Pettis County citizen. Christmas dinner drew 27 children and grandchildren, and the couple will reside in Kansas City where the groom has a strong position.
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Independence
John McCurdy
McCurdy
East Seventh Street
Sedalia
Pettis County
Kansas City
E A Sexton Dead In Seattle Death Report
News arrives of the death of E A Sexton in Seattle Washington on December 15 He was a member of the local lodge of the Woodmen of the World and owned considerable property here.
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E. A. Sexton
Seattle
Wash
The
Shelter-seekers Try to Enter Dentists Home
A man attempted to enter Dr. Shepard's residence at Cooper Street and Park Avenue claiming he had been shot and sought shelter. Dr. Shepard drove him away. Police heard shots nearby and learned a similar entry attempt at James Hall's home.
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Shepard
Cooper Street
Park Avenue
Surprise Wedding Ties A J Evans To Mabel Dean
Mr A J Evans an insurance agent long connected with M T Slane and Miss Mabel Dean Sedalia’s popular young woman were married at 2 30 p m today by Rev Boon at the parsonage. They left at 2 30 p m for Oklahoma City where they will reside.
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M. T. Slane
Mabel Dean
Sedalia
Rev. Boon
Oklahoma City
Summers Attends Maccabees Uniform Rank Meeting
W A Summers of St Louis, renowned record keeper for the Maccabees, is in town to attend a uniform rank meeting tonight. An informal dance will follow the gathering.
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W. A. Summers
St. Louis
The
Holden Home Visit For Hodges & Bro. Executive
John Routon of Hodges and Bro spent Christmas at his old Holden home. He returned to work after the holiday, reflecting on family ties and the firm's regional ties.
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John Routon
Hodges & Bro
Holden
Tudhope Smith Wedding Ties Missouri Couple in Kansas City
George Tudhope, an employee with the Missouri and Kansas Telephone exchange, and Miss Myrtle Smith of Higbee, Missouri, were married last evening at the groom's mother's home in Kansas City. They plan to arrive here Saturday and establish their home in his city.
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George Tudhope
Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company
Myrtle Smith
Higbee, Mo
Kansas City
Makea Thaoir Homa
Tudhope Linked to Lincoln Family in Bell Telephone Circle
Tudhope, nephew of J. H. Lincoln of the Bell Telephone company, is noted for formerly playing with the Sedalia team.
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Tudhope
J. H. Lincoln
Bell Telephone Company
Sedalia
Married in four carriage at minister's gate
Lamonte Missouri December 24 Charles Comfort and Ada Fletcher wed at high noon in a carriage outside the gate. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G W Mathias. The Sentinel correspondent wishes them a long prosperous life.
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Lamonte
Charles
G. W. Mathias
Creditors to Sell Stock in Bulk January 6
At the Huyssen & Holm creditors meeting on Tuesday it was decided to offer the stock for sale in bulk on January 6. Several parties are considering bidding on the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huyssen & Holm
Weather Forecast Generally Fair Tonight and Friday
Generally fair conditions expected tonight and Friday with moderate temperatures across the region. Winds light and skies mostly clear with no significant precipitation anticipated.
Manning Raised to General Superintendent on M K T System
A B Manning, longtime general foreman of bridges and buildings north of Denison for 12 years, was promoted March 18 to general superintendent of bridges and buildings for the M K T Railway system with headquarters at Denison Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Manning
Parsons
Manning
Denison
Texas
Local Railway Crew List Includes Denison and Sedalia Workers
W. E. Reynolds from Sedalia and M. L. Dawson from Kellville are listed among workers. Ed Sutton sits in Denison as bridge and building department head. Clark Jones from Atoka and Doc Wharton timekeeper at South McAlester appear among laborers. Seferino Ybarro stationed in Hillsboro and L. E. Hughes from Denison as brakeman appear in the series of railroad personnel entries.
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W. E. Reynolds
Sedalia
Ed Sutton
Bridge and Building Department
Denison
M. L. Dawson
Concrete Gang
Kellyville
Clark Jones
Atoka
Doc Wharton
South Mc
Cold at Rocheport reported as forty below
The Democrat in Rocheport notes a frigid night with temperatures claimed at forty degrees below zero along the river bluffs. Track-walker Joseph True reports his lantern oil froze while he walked the Huntsdale to Rocheport section, plunging the lantern into darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocheport
Democrat
River Bluffs
Joseph True
Huntsdale
Katy Receives Final Coal Cars and Orders Cattle Cars
The Katy railroad received the last consignment of eight hundred coal cars built at St. Charles Missouri and awaits delivery of two hundred new cattle cars shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
St. Charles
Links and Pins Delay Train and Crew Movements
Links and Pins item notes 7 was two hours thirty minutes late this morning due to being held at St. Louis for mail connections from the East. Several Missouri Pacific and Katy personnel are mentioned with trips and returns including John Knopple Peter Rockwell G T Myers Will Breig and W F Drechsler as duties resume after delays or absences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
G. T. Myers
Will Breig
Clinton
W. F. Drechsler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Landman Brothers
Cyrus F. Blanke
William Baker
Frank and
Emil Landman
Ernoon
First Congregational Church
Rev. Martin
Missouri Trust Company
Candy
Thage
Wood's
Opera House
Donazettas
Lotus Club
Maul Merry
Elks’ Hall
Messrs
Charles Menefee
Sam Kidd
Brown Harris
Misses Margaret Johns
Mamie
Gentry
Henry Meyers
K. & T. Lineman
Amanda Hawkins
Eighteenth
Ingram Streets
DeKreko
Washington
Leslie. M. Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
H. H. Voghts
E. E. TicCiellan
Jere City
W. J. McQuitty
Rocheport Democrat
Beta Sigma Omnicon Sorority
Eula Baker
Holden, Mo
Evi
Robert McCurdy
A. J. Evans
Walch’s
Ella Davis
Tudhope-Smith
Comfort
Miss Ada Fletcher
Alester
W. London
Ambro
Sia
Seferino Ybarro
Extra Gang
Hills
Boro
L. E. Hughes
Brakeman, Denison
Links and
John Knopple
Peter Rockwell
Boonville
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