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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1901
Page
9
The Salvation Army in Sedalia plans a New Year's dinner for the poor at the Army hall on Main Street and seeks donations of food clothing or money as funds are limited. The piece also notes a marriage license issued to O H Payne and Miss Lelia Owlsly and various social happenings around the city.
The remains of Effie Colburn, a colored woman, were shipped to Holden Saturday for interment. Miss Eunice Mitchum, bookkeeper for the Capital, received an elegant gold watch as a Christmas present from her parents.
Twenty applications have been received for a new lodge of Select Knights and Ladies to be organized around January 15, with plans advancing toward formal establishment and enrollment.
D W McClure of Hughesville was reported sinking Saturday and it is feared the end is near. His aged mother has also been prostrated by his condition and is critically ill.
A flue fire at Conductor Lafferty’s residence at Sixth and Lamine streets prompted a preliminary response by the fire departments, with no damage reported. Missouri teachers meet in Kansas City, J D Wilson leads Home Study for Children. Dr A J Tucker reports Ed Boehmer's condition improving after toy cannon explosion. Grand Lodge officers plan meeting in St Louis on December 31. Skinnie Ford charged with robbing A H Caffee. watch recovered. Fidelity Council K and L of S members host Mr and Mrs Haw.
At 1321 South Osage Avenue in Sedalia the Rev. Frank Lenig officiated the marriage of Emma Lit trell and William Baker. The couple, visiting from Moberly, denied elopement rumors in the wake of their ceremony.
The Star of Bethlehem cantata was performed at the Royal Tribe of Joseph hall by Calvary church Sunday school to mark the birth of Christ and Holy Innocents Day. A Christmas tree distribution of presents followed the performance.
League officials warn that effects of prohibition measures will become clear soon. Leaders emphasize public health and moral reforms as key outcomes, citing ongoing campaigns and anticipated societal shifts.
Four months yield little result yet agitation continues with positive signs in Sedalia and nearby towns. Captain Glenn organizes extra helpers to clear inbound mail as officials promise improvements and a new locally developed plan for mail service soon. Public notices also highlight anti saloon league activity and a promising Raymond mine project with ore claims and a planned spring mill.
Local churches list Sunday services and pastors. First Christian Church will feature F O Fannon at 11 a.m. and 7 45 p.m. Rev Hicks travels from Springfield to preach at Cumberland Presbyterian. Calvary Church holds Sunday school 3 30 a.m. and services 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Arthur McElwain to lead both services. Rev Ferrell completes 33 years at Smithton Christian church and will tour for a publishing house. First Church of Christ Scientist meets in Tiedes Hall 11 a.m. Wednesday testimonial at 7 30 p.m. First Baptist Church on Sixth and Lamine with J B Fuller pastor, morning 11, evening 7 30, Sunday school 9 30, B Y P U 6 30, annual business meeting Wednesday 7 30. East Broadway Christian with Rev F L Cook back from Texas conducts both services today. morning 10 45 theme Bethlehem's Star. evening Influence of Christianity.
Doctors Tucker and Yancey were called to Lincoln late last night to tend Ed Boehmer the young man badly hurt by the Christmas day cannon explosion A special narrow gauge train carried them away at 11 o clock The patient grew worse with brain fever and an eye injury plus brain concussion sparing no expense is being used to save him His father is paying for every possible medical measure.
W E Cave fined five dollars and costs for drunkenness with stay to leave town. Ollie Wood fined ten dollars and costs for escaping from an officer after a disturbance charge earlier. George McDonald fined five dollars and costs for drunkenness. Wood and McDonald arranged to pay.
Attorney R A Higdon returns from St Louis where he investigated a fraud suit filed by Receiver Harvey Dow. He says no action has been taken and expects none. Meanwhile First Congregational church elected officers and reported a prosperous year with plans for the coming year.
Dr W S Shirk examined twenty six applicants for the new lodge of Select Knights and Ladies organized by James Wilkerson and W A Sheets. The lodge will be installed January 10 with forty leading city figures attending a banquet and events. Wilkerson marks one year with the organization January 28 having gained 320 members and opened four lodges.
Charles Bard grab sale meeting invites Queen City Council No 564 Knights and Ladies of Security to gather at Theodore Creutzel 120 East Seventh Street at 2 pm today for the funeral of late brother Verney Wine. Fidelity Council members urged to attend. Signed C. L. Miller secretary and John L. Gold president.
The group invites all Sir Knights to a stag party in their hall on Tuesday evening December 31 to celebrate the outgoing year. The evening features singing speaking toasts and music with a fine lunch provided and assurance of a good time for attendees.
Lusien B. Wright of Boonville, editor of the Boonville Advertiser, accompanied his wife and daughter in Sedalia on Saturday. He is a practicing lawyer and justice of the peace for two years, noted for his editorial skill and bar membership.
The Sedalia postoffice reports a splendid system as Christmas mail business reached new highs. On the day before Christmas, over 18 000 pieces of mail were mailed through the Sedalia office, more than one piece per person on average.
M C Barnes and wife left Saturday for Washington Missouri after a weeks visit with old friends here. Attend Chas Bard’s Grab sale.
J West Goodwin editor of the Seda lia Bazoo was in the city yesterday. He is noted for his tall white hat with a black band and his paper, which have made him famous.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude from church teachers to the Ladies Aid Young People’s Society Sunday school teachers and friends for beautiful and useful presents. The undersigned hopes God rewards every cheerful giver. Pastor Fr Pfeiffer.
ADDITIONAL PERSONALS reports local residents traveling and visiting. A. M. Ramsey of Knob Noster was here yesterday on business. George Gushing, visiting friends, left for Shreveport Louisiana. Ed Woods returned from St Louis. Sylvian Kahn returned from Warrensburg. Mrs Kahn and daughter Lucille will stay until January 1. Maude Johanning of Champaign Illinois left for Lincoln Missouri to visit relatives. Ruth Parmelee, out of high school for eye issues, shows improved sight. M Seethaler came from Kansas City to visit, then returned home. Perry Musselman joins Grand Leader in St Louis as white goods salesman. K F Dean returns from Benton county business. John Gross of Carl A Guenther's will spend Sunday with his parents at Sweet Springs. Mrs E W Shultz is in Indianapolis at her mother's bedside, who is critically ill.
The annual Moniteau County Poultry and Pet Stock Association exhibition will be held at Tipton on January 2 3 and 4. It marks the fifth meeting of the association and is expected to be highly interesting and successful.
The first in a series of progressive high five parties will be held at Sacred Heart hall on Thursday evening January 2. Tickets are 25 cents.
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