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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1899
Page
1
Jefferson City Mo Dec 30 Gov Stephens telegram states he analyzed replies from the fortieth general assembly and found no assured fact that a law taxing franchises would be enacted and thus decided not to issue a call for an extra session.
On March 1 J Waldman will take possession of the Ohio and Second corner room lease expiring then. Waldman plans a first class stock of clothing and related goods in a prime Sedalia store, closing the Ohio street outlet when he opens the new site. Dr Clifford states no removal plans have been fixed yet though several locations are under consideration.
W F Beck of Repton Alabama sues Western Union for delaying a telegram his suit claims caused Miss Dora Ward of Centreville Alabama to marry rival Ragland instead of him. Beck alleges he wired Ward he would visit next day and sent a letter which arrived too late.
The committee arranging the State Federation of Labor entertainment reports flattering progress. The smoker is likely Monday night Jan. Std at R T hall or Elks hall with speeches by Mayor Overstreet and lawmakers. A quartet performs, cigars, refreshments, and drinks will be served.
The season shows Bayard & Guenther as Sedalia's leading caterers. They provided a fine menu for the Augustian club on Thursday night and will again host and officiate at the event Monday evening.
Justice Kinsey's injunction to bar county from hiring extra counsel was dismissed. Barnett and Lamm to represent the county, paving the way for a decisive trial on the Barnett fee and salary law. Court set dates for pleadings and replies as records show.
Judge Longan approved Receiver P. L. Deweese's petition to sell California holdings of the defunct First National Bank and related Pettis and Morgan county properties. The sale targets the highest cash bid in small subdivisions, amid minority opposition and accusations of a low-price scheme to sideline dissenting stockholders.
Martha J Simonds was today granted a divorce from W T Simonds. Annie E Palmer was today granted a divorce and her maiden name Annie E Stuart restored.
A. H. Jackson of Ft Worth Texas the lawyger street orator who spoke nightly at the corner of Second and Ohio last fall is back in town and seeks admission to the bar.
John Henry Summers was released from jail after finishing a fine for drunkenness and immediately swore before Police Judge Burress to avoid liquor for a full year. He has long spoken against drinking, while a Sentinel interview reveals internal bank land disputes and minority opposition to proposed sales. Pastor Pfeiffer and family offer blessings.
W. E. Huff, a local dairyman, ran his milk wagon on Osage Street near Third and Main. The team collided with Alfred Summers’ buggy, tossing Summers and damaging the buggy. Ernest Johnson was arrested after a coat was linked to the incident and recovered from a hiding place. Deputies recovered the remaining coat and suspects confessed to the location of the final garment.
Miss Bertha Norton will enter tain this evening at her home three and one half miles northeast of Sedalia.
Two colored men Ernest Johnson and Charles Johnson were jailed for 30 days each for stealing three five dollar overcoats from Blair Bros. clothing store. The article notes prior crimes and method. Separate item describes Marshall winning a site selection over Monroe City and Hannibal with community rejoicing and a justification meeting.
A delegation of Blackwater township citizens attended mandamus proceedings. They claim criminal fees have prevented a new bridge over Blackwater near Dunksburg, a project they have worked on for years.
Marshall wins placement of the state instation for the feeble minded after the thirteenth ballot in Kansas City. The state will receive 7500 dollars cash for locating the institution there and may acquire 120 acres of fair grounds adjoining land worth twenty dollars per acre.
B F S DeGrunebaum known as Baron Gregory granted a divorce from Bettie P DeGrunebaum. He alleges a widow in Gallatin Tennessee drugged him at a party and forced a marriage contract to his Austrian estate share worth about 175000 dollars. He and attorney John Cashman will pursue his portion of the father's estate and he plans to stay in Sedalia.
Salvation Army officers report daily requests for food and shelter from unemployed men. Ensign Lackey says cold weather has filled barracks chairs for sleeping and favors establishing a spring men’s hotel to meet demand.
The Sedalia branch of Demuth's Cash Store will close with stock sold by February 15 as the lease expires. Hugo Demuth, manager locally, is named vice president of the Topeka firm.
Funeral services were held at Blackwater chapel for B Y Chipman with Rev. Appleby officiating. Pallbearers included Wilson Huston Gibson Dickerson Tyler and Judge Senior. Deceased left an estate over 75000 dollars, about 20000 cash, and held stock in Houstonia and Sweet Springs hotels.
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