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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
4
Fair and continued cold tonight and Friday. Forecast issued by the Weather Bureau in Washington under the secretary of agriculture.
B Y Chipman died of pneumonia at home in Blackwater township on Wednesday evening December 27, the 51st anniversary of his birth. He had lived in Pettis county almost half a century. A separate note praises Chamberlains Pain Balm as an effective remedy for rheumatism with a testimonial from D B Johnston of Richmond Indiana and local dealers Servant Harker Drug Co J L Kautzman Otis W Smith selling the product.
Conductor L. LD. Hopkins plans to remove his household effects to St. Louis marking the end of his stint. He has occupied a furnished room there during his tenure.
A. B. Thurton and J. O. Jami son departed today for Arkansas to assume positions on the P. and G. railroad.
Qa Miss Charlotte Wilson of Chicago who has been a guest of the Clarke family has returned to her home.
In 1887 a Peoria gathering helped fuse navigation and drainage aims for a Chicago to Mississippi canal project nearing completion. A committee was created to lobby Congress, presenting the plan as a harmonized solution blending both needs.
Senator Cullom introduced a bill seeking a six hundred thousand cubic feet per minute lake drainage survey and canal project. He was taken ill, and part of the measure was stricken out after Senator Sherman argued the flow would eventually drain the lakes.
An advertisement promises a two day cure for la gripe using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes all druggists refund the money if it fails and features WE Grove's signature on each box.
Members of the First Congregational church met in a business session and elected officers for the year starting January 1. Names include Dr George L. Cleek, Treasurer WB Challacombe, Deacons J H Mertz Jno M Hill Van B Wisker, Trustees C E West J J Baker Frank Landmann C McDaniel, and Sunday school leaders Rev J H Albert Jno M Hill Miss Marguerite McDaniel Miss Edna Mertz Celia Keller.
Members heard a report and will reconvene Wednesday to hear the rest of the committee. A diamond and ruby ring from Bichsel Bros will be awarded to the best speller at Sacred Heart hall Thursday evening, December 28. All are welcome.
Jack Dean travels to Clifton City returning Saturday night. Jule Coe, ex editor of Jule Coe's Weekly Warrensburg, now does typographical work in Kansas City. Rev J S Bitler and son Thomas go to Pilot Grove for revival meetings. A L Banda now in charge of a train out of Nevada. Second trial of C G Jesse for murder of Frank Griffin set for Feb 12. John Barrett reviews Our Interests in China in Review of Reviews. Fountain Mahan released on bond in Jefferson City and to be tried at March term. C A Davis returns from Clinton. funeral of Mrs Ramsey. Mrs Davis to Avoca Neb. Scribner's Magazine January features Tommy and Grizel and Theodore Roosevelt on Cromwell. John Lewis of Missouri Pacific laid off due to sickness. Smallpox drives colored people from South McAlester to Texas. many miners seek work in mines.
Western Union to handle free messages about donations to the Gen Lawton fund. A Salem Indiana resident touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as effective, claiming it digests food and cures dyspepsia. Also mentions Dr. Miller's Cough Bitters as a physician prescribed remedy.
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