Destructive San Jacinto Earthquake Wrecks Town
San Jacinto California reports an early Christmas quake that destroyed every brick building, toppled two story walls, killed eight Solaws and three more later, injured many, and left main street blocked by debris. Geysers near Taquit peak steamed, while fires and damaged mills, hotels, and shops spurred rebuilding plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacinto
Cal
Saboba Indian Reservation
Main Street
Hemet
B. Engham
Webber
Frank Robinson
Johnson
Millis
Prugh
Highland Asylum
Taquit’s Peak
San Jacinto Range
Hiemet
Monetary stringency and stock panic discussion
Washington reports the mint director says monetary stringency signals no actual money scarcity and that easy money fuels borrowing as prices rise. He argues stock demand and price trends will absorb any increase, with gold and silver mines unable to halt rising prices. Prof Elliott Coues, famed ornithologist and scientist, dies at Johns Hopkins Hospital. associated with Smithsonian and U S Geological Surveys and Virginia Tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roberts
Mint
Coues
Baltimore
Elliott Coues
Johns Hopkins Hospital
United States
Smithsonian Institute
United States Geological and Geographical Surveys
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College
Two Burglars Force Entry In Greensville Residence
In Greensville Indiana two burglars overpowered farmer George Hancock and wounded him. they escaped with about $1,030 and food. The injury to Hancock left his recovery in doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensville
Ind
George Hancock
Hancock
Fourth annual convention opens of Commercial Teachers' federation
Chicago December 27. The fourth annual convention of the Commercial Teachers' federation began last night with 90 commercial teachers from across the United States in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Teachers’ Federation
Chicago
The
United States
Taxpayers Converge on Treasurer’s Office Ahead of Penalty
The treasurer’s office was crowded with citizens paying taxes yesterday and today. Clerks have been kept busy since early yesterday, as the penalty goes into effect in January and everyone aims to pay before then.
Boschee's German Syrup Promotedfor Lung Troubles
A promotional passage advocates Boschee's German Syrup as the effective remedy for severe sore throat and lung troubles. It claims the tonic heals tissues, destroys germs, relieves inflammation, aids coughing up, and improves sleep. Sample bottles are available at A. S. McGowans and Otis W. Smiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
McGowans
Otis W. Smiths
Spelling Bee Planned by Catholic Knights at Sacred Heart Hall
A spelling bee will be held Thursday evening at Sacred Heart hall organized by the Catholic Knights and Ladies of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Hall
The
Catholic Knights and Ladies of America
Testimonial on Chamberlain Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy
A Ohio merchant's son is cured of chronic diarrhoea after two bottles of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Thomas C Bower of Glence, C. endorses the 25 cent size and notes the product is sold by Servant-Harker Drug Co., J. L. Kautzman, Otis W. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Thomas C Bower
Glence
Servant- Harker Drug Co
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Eight for Treasurer Seven for Assessor Ten for Sheriff
Returns from Macon county show only a few precincts reporting. Vying for county offices are eight candidates for treasurer, four for collector, seven for assessor, four for prosecuting attorney and ten for sheriff.
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Macon County
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Healthier Body and Mind
Advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as improving assimilation, blood health, muscle tone, nerve strength, and brain quickening. Claims quickens brain function and overall wellness. Urges readers to ask their druggist for this medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Mrs George Brent Dies After Long Illness
Mrs George Brent aged 60 of Lamonte area died on Christmas day from cancer. Funeral services were held at Blackwater chapel on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brent
Lamonte
Blackwater Chapel
Banner Salve touted as best in world by expert
An advertisement claims Banner Salve, prescribed by a world renowned skin specialist, is the most healing salve for piles burns scalds ulcers running sores and all skin diseases. Prepared by A. S. McGowan.
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A. S. McGowan
Frisco Line Adds Sleepers on St Louis to San Antonio Route
Beginning November 12, Observation Sleepers will run daily between St Louis and San Antonio. The Frisco line touts an unrivaled travel feature as part of Southwest service expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
San Antonio
Auction Notice for Items at Miss Wiederhold Home
For 25 cents a bidder may view or bid at the home of the pupil Miss Wiederhold on the third floor corner of 2nd and Ohio Streets over Meyers and Dow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiederhold
Ohio St
Meyers & Dow
Streng Family Christmas Visit Featured in Omaha
George H. Streng of Omaha was a guest of his father Col. A. E. Streng during the Christmas holiday, sharing time with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Streng
Omaha
Col
A. E. Streng
Wanted Proposition Advice for Sentrinet Want Columns
A persuasive pitch urges readers to place propositions in the Sentrinet want columns. It claims hundreds read the ads and that nearly any proposition will find a buyer or seller, matching needs with offerings.
Missouri Kansas & Idaho Railway Rates Advertisement
Extremely low one way and round trip rates to numerous destinations offered by the Missouri Kansas Idaho Railway. Advertises passenger and ticket agent services in Sedalia Missouri with C M Penpinewion as contact. Public sale of fares and schedules implied.
Low Fares to Northwest Destinations Listed
One way to Helena and Billings Montana is $30.00. One way to Portland Oregon Seattle and Tacoma is $331.70. Tickets are on sale daily.
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Helena
Bnaite Mont
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Wasa
Daly
Sleeper Train Route From Katy to Chicago Described
The note outlines a sleeper journey from Katy to Chicago with a midnight departure, arrival in Chicago at 2 30 p.m. the next day, and connections onward to all points east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Missouri Teachers Association Meeting Fare Deal
Jefferson City hosts the Missouri Teachers Association 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 through January 2, 1900. Holders with tickets via M K T railway receive a complimentary ride from Jefferson City to Columbia on December 29.
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Missouri Teachers’ Association
Jefferson City
K.&t
Columbia
Meeting of National Live Stock Association in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth Texas the National Live Stock Association holds a meeting from January 16 to 15 1900. Round trip fare is 15 dollars 45 cents with tickets on sale January 14 and 15. Return validity until January 27 1900. Delegates at Fort Worth may get reduced rates to the Texas Live Stock Association meeting in San Antonio January 23 to 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Worth
Tex
Fort Worth
Texas Live Stock Association
San Antonio
Pen of Black Langshans for Sale
A pen of fine black Langshans offered for sale at a reduced price for immediate purchase. Located at 1005 South Missouri Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Missouri Avenue
M. K. and T. Holiday Excursion Rates
Christmas and New Years round trip fares from Sedalia to points up to 200 miles distant. Adult minimum 50 cents, child 25 cents. On sale December 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, 1899 and January 1, 1900. Return validity through January 4, 1900.
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Sedalia
Black Flag 2ndhand Store Offers High Cash Prices
The Black Flag secondhand store offers the highest cash price for household goods and loans money on goods stored. L. F. Mackey operates at 113 West Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Mackey
West Main Street
Wantrep A B Fristee Hauling Service Ad
Wantrep A B Fristee acts as transfer man offering moving freight coal or wood hauling services. When hauling is needed call 240.
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A. B. Fristee
Sleeping Cars From St. Louis To Northern Michigan Resorts
A concise note describes sleeping car service running from St. Louis to Northern Michigan resort destinations. The item notes routes, likely schedules, and potential seasonal operations for travelers seeking convenient rail travel to spa and resort areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Northern Michigan
WantEep Seeks Honest Managers for Local Counsels
Help wanted ad seeks several bright and honest persons to serve as managers in this and nearby counties. Salary $900 a year plus expenses, permanent positions, office work at home, references required, self addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion Company Dept. 2 Chicago. Helfert Raiffeisen open second hand store at 118 West Main St offering used household goods and books at best prices and cheap sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counses
Straigh
Bona-Fide
The
Dominion Company
Dept. 2
Chicago
Helfert & Raiffeisen
West Main St
Queen City Iron Yard Ad Finds Old Metals Payoff
WanteEp Rags old iron copper brass bones and bottles of all kinds Highest cash prices paid Queen City Iron Yard 500 506 W Main St Telephone 263 and wagon will call.
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Queen City Iron Yard
W. Main St
Wanted trustworthy persons for War in South Africa book sales
Job listing from The Dominion Company Chicago seeks trustworthy agents to sell William Harding travel book War in South Africa and the Dark Continent. Promises $100,000 in gold to salespeople, high commissions, 30 days credit, freight and duty paid, sample case free, request Dept. V Chicago address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
William Harding
The
Dominion Company
Dept. V
Chicago
Pass Agents Gather in Chicago and St Louis
A H Hanson of Chicago and C C McCarrty of St Louis are listed as general and division pass agents respectively in the latest passenger service notices. Both cities are designated hubs for ticketing and travel documentation roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A H Hanson
Chicago
Ill
C McCarrty
St. Louis
Mules Demand Grows as Buyers Eye British Orders
W W Brown of Blackburn Missouri bought 24 mules at Lamonte and plans return after the holidays with an order for 3 000 mules for the British government. Thompson seeks 6 000 more in Pettis and surrounding counties, visiting Sedalia Smithton Lamonte and other towns. Smith Nelson of St Louis is billed for Lamonte. Heavy buying could shrink national mule stock and push horse prices up.
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W.W. Brown
Blackburn
Lamonte
Thompson
Pettis
Sedalia
Smithton
Pettis County
Smith & Nelson
St. Louis
Sedalia Laundry Sells Ivory Smooth Collar Edges
Decorative ivory like edge finishing on collars completed at Sedalia Steam Laundry located at 216 and 218 Lamine Street with emphasis on smooth uniform seams.
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Sedalia Steam Laundry
Lamine Street
We Five Elegant Passenger Trains Daily Service Preview
Five eastern and five western passenger trains run daily west of the Mississippi. Best service ever offered, information desk phone 38, or contact W. McClain, P & T A.
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Mississippi
W. McClain
P &T A
Round Trip Offer for Helpers on Certificates
A round trip fare of 1.90 is sold December 26th 27th and 28th and valid for return until January 2nd. A free round trip to Columbia is offered to all who help secure certificates from the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Train Connections From Chicago To Eastern Cities
Passenger timetables list the business man's train No 4 and three other strong connections. Depart Sedalia 5 pm with arrivals at Louis 10 55 pm Milwaukee 11 am Toledo 2 335 m Indianapolis 8 20 am Columbus 12 50 pm Pittsburg 5 50 Cincinnati 11 30 am Washington Philadelphia New York and Boston the second morning.
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Hicago
Sedalia
Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Toledo
Indianapolis
Columbus
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Regular Tourist Sleeper Leaves Kansas City for San Francisco
The Regular Tourist Sleeper departs Kansas City at 9 05 p m starting Nov qth and Saturdays weekly, via Missouri Kansas & Texas railway to San Francisco with changes at Parsons and Waco. Route includes Sedalia 7 15 p m and connections to Florida tonio, So Pac, and California points. Equipment features tourist cars with latest comforts and special excursion rates available from locals.
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Kansas City
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
San Francisco
Sedalia
Parsons
Waco
S. A
A. P. Ry
Flatonio
So. Pac. Co
San Antonio
California Point
Lead and Zinc Fields Accessible by Frisco Line
Daily stage service connects Chadwick Forsyth Lead Hill and Eureka Springs to Yellville via Berryville Greenforest Harrison and Powell. Through Frisco trains link with the stages for convenient access to the northern Arkansas fields. Descriptive literature with rates times and connections available from Frisco representatives or Bryan Snyder General Passenger Agent St. Louis.
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Chadwick
Forsyth
Lead Hill
Eureka Springs
Yellville
Berryville
Greenforest
Harrison
Powell
Frisco Line
Bryan Snyder
St. Louis
Rock Island Playing Cards mailed for 15 cents per pack
The Rock Island Playing Cards are offered with one pack sent by mail for 15 cents in stamps. A money order or draft for 60 cents will secure four packs and they will be sent by express, charges prepaid. Address John Sebastian G. P. A. CR. 1 and P. Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Express
John Sebastian
CR. 1& P
Chicago
Poor Man’s Friend Opens in Northeast Ohio Street Yard
The Poor Man's Friend, George W. Allcorn, opened Thursday December 7 in the store room northeast corner Ohio and Sixth streets. The shop offers spare ribs tenderloin ham trimmings pork sausage hogs heads and pigs feet for both rich and poor to feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Allcorn
Ohio and
Sixth Streets
George
Money to loan on farms and city property Sedalia
Bent on Benton H. Ingram offers money to loan on good improved farms and central city property. Office located on the second floor of the Missouri Trust Co. building in Sedalia Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Trust Co
Sedalia
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S. H. Burtis
Lewiston
Loree
Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Company
Elkhart
Tnd
Hindoo Remedy CO
City of
Trey
Antal
Rerie
Mervita Medical Co
Chicag
A. T. Fleischmann Drug Company
Fourth and
Ohio Streets
Sol
Perfecto CO
Caxton
Aug. T. Fleischmann
Chichester
Gary
Wafe
ADIES
Thamond
Relare
Mame Paper
Chichehemica' Co
Madison Square
Philada
E. Third St
P. H. Sangree
Benny Lamm
Sangree & Lamm
Ohio Street
Sedalia, MO
Chas Carroll
Third Street
Lonarch
Barco
Coss
Curvecano
Sterling Remedy Company
Montreal
Ohio
Ec. C. DeWtt &Co
Servant-Harker Drug Company
Vissouri, Kansas
Iese
C. M. Penpinewion
Ag’i
Sentinel
Real Estate
J. D. Donnohue
National Live Stock Association
J. M. Cannon
West Third
Illinois Central
R. R
and the
Chicago and
West Michigan
Michigan
ST. James Hotel
Hotery
Thos. P. Miller, Pres
Fifth Street
John Stark & Son
Arkansas
Benton H. Ingram
Maznolia
I T. K. Barley
W. Mainst
Sedalia Mills
Sedalia Mo
Sewin
Baird Bros. & Co
Cleveland
NTN. Limited
Tt Magnificent Wy
Gapguen Tar Ang Py
W.D. Wood
T. P A. J. Louis
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