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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1899
Page
4
Threatening weather with snow in the east and south tonight. Thursday generally fair and continued cold across the region.
Harvey and Marmaduke dry oil merchants of Boonville Mo assigned their stock and fixtures in the Knights of Pythias building to J C Thompson clerk for the benefit of creditors early this morning.
Robert Potter of Clifton City travels to Sedalia to file papers for a new highway. The proposed route runs north along the county line from the Boonville and Georgetown road for two and a half miles.
Ensign Lackey of the Salvation Army thanks churches and the public for assisting a Christmas dinner for the poor. About 250 fed and 20 food baskets sent to the ill. The Christmas War Cry publication had large sales in Sedalia, aiding the dinner’s success.
Constable Robb's mandamus to compel county court to pay fees will be heard by Judge Longan Saturday morning. Judge Kinsey's injunction against county court members also scheduled, seeking to bar use of any counsel besides the prosecuting attorney with county funds.
James Swope an elderly resident 10 miles north of Sedalia tried to kill himself by slashing his throat with a knife on Christmas day. He has been ill and officials suspect his illness affected his mind.
An old ad promotes asparagus pills from Sterling Remedy Co of Chicago or New York offering a free sample and claiming to cure all kidney ills. It cites Dr Hobbs in association with the claim.
Lieut James N Munro approached Bayonbong with fifty men and demanded surrender of eight hundred insurgents and the Spanish and American prisoners. The insurgent commander surrendered to a superior force, and Munro agreed to enter with fifty men of his army.
Boston reports a movement to invade Canada by Irish Nationalists with Col. Roger F. Scannel noting a Philadelphia meeting next Sunday or Monday to discuss invasion. He predicts 100 000 Irish Nationalists could attack Canada as British empire splits amid Africa war. Roland Reed ill with appendicitis at St Luke's hospital. his holiday road engagements canceled.
President John W. Springer of the National Live Stock association issued the official call for the annual convention to be held in Fort Worth Texas January 16 for four days. Delegates from major live stock groups stockyards companies and railroads from every state and territory are expected. Topics include grazing land leasing in public lands and forest reserves livestock census vital statistics transportation by rail and other industry matters. Low railroad rates aim to attract over a thousand delegates.
Omaha reports Acting under the governor’s orders, Attorney General Smith will open state charges in Sarpy County against Corporal Fear and Private Jenkins for the murder of Private Morgan at Fort Crook. The men were previously acquitted at a court-martial and the governor directed state court action. District Attorney Summers was instructed by Washington to prosecute.
Chicago on December 27 reports the Lafayette memorial commission discovered thefts of souvenir dollars from the treasurer’s office after Christmas. Fifteen thousand coins already subscribed will be delivered. ten thousand reserved for France next year. 25,000 remain for sale in America. In Marysville California a separate report notes a deadly clash between Suey Sing and Hop Sing Chinese rival societies in Chinatown with about 100 shots fired and one man killed.
News notes recount a violent altercation near Reidsville Georgia injuring six, a Perkins mill and iron works fire in Augusta causing 175000 dollars in damage, three Dixon children burned to death in Muddleton Connecticut, Dwight L Moody funeral in East Northfield Massachusetts, Pollock family poisoned during Christmas dinner in Barboursville West Virginia, and the Noranmore steamer delivering word of an unknown bark lost with 15 crew in the Atlantic.
Richmond man claims 1862 ailment cure using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He reports immediate relief after one application. Sold by Servant Harker Drug Co., J. L. Kautzman, Otis W. Smith.
Boonville Missouri December 27 Paul B Moore private secretary of Governor Stephens says the governor will be guided entirely by letters from the legislature members regarding the extra session.
Mrs. E. W. Ramsey of Clinton, aged 71, died Tuesday morning from a complication of diseases. She was the mother of Mrs. C. A. Davis of this city. The funeral was held today in Clinton with Rev. Campbell of Jefferson City officiating.
An old advertisement promises a two day cure for la grippe using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It warns that all druggists refund the money if it fails and notes W E Grove's signature on each box.
There will be an annual communication of Sedalia lodge No 236 and Granite lodge 272 for the installation of officers this evening at 7 30 Master Masons are invited F M Futherson W M F A Sampson Sec W S Epperson W M C Hi Zell Sec
An advertisement invites creditors and debtors to resolve debt, proposing to consolidate claims under one custodian and allow a pro rata monthly payment. It contrasts a lawful paying route with bankruptcy and offers confidential handling through Stevens & Stevens. It also promotes clean carriages for events at 207-209 Osage Street.
The Stanley Coal Co announces the Higbee coal mine has resumed after a six month strike, ending a period of limited supply. They have been sole agents for seven years and promise to furnish coal in any amounts with special prices on car load lots, inviting customers to call. Telephone 26 yard 525 East Second Street in Sedalia.
An advertisement touts Dr Miller’s Cough Bitters as made entirely from roots and herbs. The Servant Harker Drug Co urges readers to try the remedy, claiming it will handle the cough effects.
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