Missouri Pacific Introduces Two Cafe Cars
Railway report notes that Missouri Pacific introduced two cafe cars on the line yesterday expanding onboard dining options for passengers.
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1901
Page
8
Dining rooms at stations replace passenger spaces
Brief notes on local railroads include passenger areas converted to dining spaces at stations, plus items on personals, improvements, incidents, accidents and hospital arrivals.
Pullman Cafe Cars Enter Regular Missouri Pacific Service
Three new Pullman cafe cars began daily service yesterday on the Missouri Pacific line from Kansas City to Pueblo. The cars, inspected by Russell Harding and Townsend, replace eating houses on the Gould system and offer electric light Pintsch gas, la carte meals, and a twenty seat cafe with a nearby smoking lounge and buffet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman Company
Missouri Pacific
Kansas City
Pueblo
Russell Harding
Townsend
Hospital Arrivals List From Various Cities
A list of new arrivals includes J. W. Terre a car inspector from Mokane Andrew Carr a section laborer from Denison W. R. Kirkpatrick a conductor from Denison T. W. Mullikin a machinist helper from Denison Joe Lee an extra gang from Jefferson Texas W. T. King a pumper from Whitewright Richard McDaniel a section laborer from McAlester W. Henderson an extra gang from Eric F. H. Watson a fireman from Sedalia James Gordon a coal heaver from Denison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Terre
Mokane
Andrew Carr
Denison
T. W. Mullikin
Joe Lee
Extra Gang
Jefferson
Tex
W. T. King
Whitewright
Richard McDaniel
McAlester
W. Henderson
Eric
F. H. Watson
Sedalia
James Gordon
Links and Pins On Trains And Rail Work Update
All news agents on Northern Pacific trains will be discontinued after January 1 with daily papers kept in dining cars and supplied by waiters. A Rock Island survey crew works from El Reno Oklahoma to South McAlester, Oklahoma Territory, with completion expected by February 1. A Missouri Pacific couple George Hamlin and Elsie Piotrowski wed in church Sunday. Vernon county men T S and M M Moss faced stock losses and expect Missouri Pacific to settle. A new Missouri Pacific train between Yates Center Kansas and Rich Hill Missouri made its inaugural trip. Relief worker J W Dugan departs January 1 for Little Blue. George T Menefee leaves for Oklahoma railroad work. John A Wilhite takes a vacation from Sedalia to Warsaw railway service. John Losch returns from DeSoto visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Rock Island Railroad Company
el Reno
Okla
South McAlester
S. T
Holdenville
George Hamlin
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Fort Scott
Yates Center
Elsie Piotrowski
Paul Piotrowski
T. S
M. M. Moss
Vernon County
Paola
Kas
M., K. & T. Company
Missouri Pacific
Rich Hill
J. W. Dugan
Little Blue
George T. Menefee
Oklahoma
John A. Wilhite
Sedalia
Warsaw
Mule buyer Streit loses tenmules amid fatalities
The Sentinel reports mule dealer Streit has already suffered the death of ten mules, signaling a troubling trend in the shipment. Details on causes or locations are not given in the available text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Streit
Freight Haul and Piano Safe Setup Highlighted
A local report notes freight moves to and from depots with emphasis on hauling and setting up pianos safes boilers and heavy machinery. The piece underscores the logistical effort and specialized handling required for large items.
Peculiar Disease In Death Toll From Bad Corn
Report notes a peculiar disease causing rapid death within twelve to twenty four hours in males from a certain region. Drowsiness precedes fatalities and the likely cause is linked to bad corn. Medical authorities seek to identify the disease and prevent further cases.
Excommunicated Priest Crowley Goes to Western Monastery
Fr Jeremiah J Crowley once of Oregon Illinois leaves Chicago to perform penance in a Western monastery under Cardinal Martinelli and Bishop Scannell. The condition requires permanent departure from Chicago Archdiocese with potential assignment to a small Western church after penance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah J. Crowley
Catholic Church
Oregon
Ill
Chicago
Cardinal Martinelli
Richard Scannell
Omaha
Dubuque
Nebraska
Iowa
Wyoming
Archdiocese of
Crowley
West
Poultry Show Entries and Early Judging Underway
Entries announced this morning include J. T. Carmen of Buff Co chins, Don Lamm Barred Plymouth Rocks, Earl Mead Black breasted red game bantam, and Mrs. H. Heise Golden Polish. Judge Tyree began scoring birds today as awards set to start tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Lamm
Plymouth Rocks
Earl Mead
Doctor gnaws train bell cord in transit incident
Dr T F Smith of Texia Texas was pulled from a St Louis and San Francisco train at Union station and taken to the city hospital. While en route toward Antlers Sunday he seized the bell cord, gnawed it through and threatened passengers before being overpowered and bound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Smith
Texia
Texas
St. Louis
San Francisco
Union Station
City Hospital
Antlers
I. T
Rice Family Reported Recovered After Illness
Fort Scott Monitor notes General J. H. Rice is able to be out after six weeks with the grip while his wife recovers from fever. Rice founded the Sedalia Capital and edited it for a time. The couple is well remembered in the city.
Knob Noster Masonic Lodge Elects Officers for Year
The Masonic lodge at Knob Noster elected Geo. J. Taylor as W M and D N Saults as S W, with Dr. N J Rains as J W, A M Craig as Secretary, Arch Beatty as Treasurer. Installation occurred December 27 jointly with the Eastern Stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
Knob Noster
Geo. J. Taylor
W. M. D. N. Saults
N. J. Rains
No Jefferson City Poultry Show This Winter
Due to a severe drought the Jefferson City show is canceled this winter. The Sentinel invites poultry enthusiasts to visit Sedalia to view a live exhibition now underway there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
The
Sentinel
Sedalia
Lawyer Jackson Hurt In Barn Fall
Special to The Sentinel Warsaw Missouri December 31 W S Jackson a prominent lawyer fell from the loft of his barn Sunday while haying for his horse and sustained three broken ribs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
Warsaw
W. S. Jackson
Burglary at Steele's Dresden Store Reported
Burglars entered Steele's store in Dresden Saturday night by breaking a glass in the front door and fled after taking a small amount of tobacco. No injuries reported and no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele
Dresden
Rural Free Delivery Opens February First in Pleasant Hill
Cass County Rural Service announces rural free delivery starting February 1 at Pleasant Hill Missouri with two carriers E H Clay and G S Dace. The routes cover 444 percent miles and serve a population of 872.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Pleasant Hill
E. H. Clay
G. 8S. Dace
Versailles Leader marks fifteenth year in December
The Versailles Leader completed its fifteenth year December 27. It is a family paper and a champion of Morgan county and Missouri democracy. John A. Hannay, formerly of Sedalia, and Samuel Daniels conduct the Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
Morgan County
Missouri Democracy
John A. Hannay
Sedalia
Samuel Daniels
Windsor and Green Ridge Couples Seek Marriage Licenses
R B Bell and Lillie B King of Windsor filed for a marriage license. Thomas L Brown and Roberta E Whiaker of Green Ridge also applied for a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Bell
Lillie B. King
Windsor
Thomas L. Brown
Roberta E. Whiaker
Green Ridge
Postoffice Hours Tomorrow Simpified
The postoffice will be open tomorrow from 9 o clock to 12 o clock. There will be no carrier service.
Disagrees Over Guardian Appointment In Davin Local Courts
Mrs Michal Norton sues for separation proceedings claiming neglect while a guardian is sought for Hebrew Tivis. A local jury backed appointing a guardian eight to four after 22 hours deliberation. Plumber A C Smith jailed for theft faces circuit court trial. another theft case against him tied to Ole Camp, with Dr Cohen seeking bond release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Smith
Yesterda
Eisenmayer Millig Company
Ole Camp
Dr. Cohen
Smith
Tri
Smithton youths hold camping party at bridge last fall
Jay Decker and his sister will host Smithton young people who formed the camping party at Smithton bridge last fall. Miss Anna Neil plans a watch party at aunt Mrs. J. R. Barrett’s home on West Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Decker
Smithton
Smithton Bridge
Anna Neil
J. R. Barrett
West Broadway
Two Revival Meetings Yield Six Hundred Conversions
In the past decade Rev. F. L. Cook of this city and Rev. J. S. Myers now of Fort Worth Texas have held four large meetings together resulting in over 600 conversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.L. Cook
Rev. J. S. Myers
Fort Worth
Texas
Missouri and Kansas Lumber Dealers Convene in Kansas City
The regular annual convention of the Missouri and Kansas association of Lumber Dealers will be held in Kansas City January 28 and 29. Sedalia will be well represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri and Kansas Association of Lumber Dealers
Kansas City
Sedalia
Norton Divorce Suit Ends Marriage Tangle
John D. Boling, attorney for Mrs. Margaret Norton, files for divorce from Michael Norton. Mrs. Norton alleges abuse including beating and coercion. they separated after a November 26 incident. Married in Manchester, England, November 1858, they have five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nortons
John D. Boling
Margaret Nor
Michael Norton
Norton
Manchester
England
Sampson Plans Move to Columbia for State History Work
F A Sampson prepares to move to Columbia Missouri to better perform duties as secretary of the State Historical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Sampson
Columbia, Mo
The
State Historical Society
Pettis County Tax Office Sees Busy Day at Counter
Yesterday proved the busiest day in months at Collector McClure's office as Pettis county taxpayers lined up to pay. McClure and his deputies worked through the day and into the night to process the payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure
Pettis County
Pettis County Widow Attraction Question Puzzles Boonville
The Boonville Wasp asks readers to name the Pettis county widow who has an attraction in town, a breezy Saturday note from Boonville published by S. H. Plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonville
S. H. Plant
Pettis County
Sedalia Vendor Sold Popcorn Eggs Butter Chickens and Bibles
A Sedalia man described as a hustler from Hustlersville allegedly sold 1000 pounds of popcorn along with eggs butter chickens and various Bibles and religious tracts during December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Hustlersville
Mrs Harvey Smith Invites for Jan 2 Afternoon Party
Mrs Harvey Smith of West Broadway issues invitations for an afternoon party set for Thursday January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Smith
West Broadway
Probate Judge Parsons Attends State Meeting In St Louis
Probate Judge Parsons will travel to St Louis Thursday to attend the meeting of the probate judges of the state. "Big Annie" Davis, called, was convicted of petit larceny before Judge Kinsey today and given thirty days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
St. Louis
Big Annie” Davis
Kinsey
Orchestra Engaged for Society Ball in Boonville
An orchestra from the Second Regiment band has been engaged to play for a society ball to be given in Boonville on the night of January 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Regiment
Boonville
Smith Blackstone Cleared in Disturbing the Peace Case
Smith Blackstone was found not guilty of disturbing the peace of Dr. Walden after a bench trial. The court acquitted him of charges related to a reported disturbance on the night of the incident. Dr. Walden was named as the complainant in the case from the city courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Blackstone
Dr. Walden
Pettis County Man Buys 663 Acre Land Tract
Yesterday Adolph Riecke of Pettis County paid $9000 for a 663 acre tract adjoining his 900 acre farm. The purchase nearly makes him a land baron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Riecke
Pettis County
West Sedalia resident urges More frequent West Third car service
A West Sedalia resident tells The Sentinel the West Third street car line would earn more if trains ran more often than hourly. The suggestion targets better service frequency to boost ridership and revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Sedalia
The
Sentinel
West Third Street
Queen City Dancing Club Hops Tonight at Assembly Hall
Members of the Queen City Dancing club hold a New Year’s Eve hop at Assembly Hall tonight to usher out the old year and greet the new. The event features dance music and sociable atmosphere as the calendar turns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen City Dancing Club
Assembly Hall
Sacred Heart Church Trustees Hold Annual Meeting
The Sacred Heart church trustees met Sunday for routine business. New officers will be elected on Sunday January 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Church
Day of Obligation Observed In Catholic Churches
Wednesday is observed as the Day of Obligation in Catholic churches with Sacred Heart offering masses from 6 to 9 a m. Catholic schools end holiday break and reopen Thursday morning after a two week vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Church
Archias Seed Store Manager Welcomes First Son
L H Archias manager of the Archias seed store on East Main street reports his wife gave birth to a fine son on Sunday. The New Year promises to be brighter for the Archias family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Archias
Archias Seed
East Main Street
Archias
Illustrated Lecture The Saloon as It Is At Clinton Church
Rev. E. L. Hill, known in Sedalia, spoke at Clinton Baptist Church last night on The Saloon as It Is. A stereopticon display projected saloon life and scenes onto canvas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
E. L. Hill
Sedalia
Manhunt For Jesse Jacques Aims To Locate Former East Sixth Resident
Police seek Jesse Jacques who lived on East Sixth Street in the city. Chief Love directs the effort to locate him, noting the search covers current and past addresses to establish contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Jacques
Chief Love
East Sixth Street
Louis Adder Ohio street jeweler with long career
Louis Adder an Ohio street jeweler has spent 48 years in the trade with 29 of those years in this city. He learned his craft in Switzerland beginning at age 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Adder
Ohio Street
Switzerland
Amputation Success at City Hospital For Ella Davis
The remaining right leg of Ella Davis was amputated at the city hospital Sunday afternoon by Drs. Yancey Cowan Shirk and Love. She withstood the operation remarkably well and sat up during breakfast yesterday morning. It is thought she will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Davis
City Hospital
Yancey
Cowan
Shirk
Love
Entertainment and New Year Watch Meeting at Church
An entertainment and New Year’s watch meeting is set for this evening at the First Christian church. The event invites community members to gather for reflection and companionship as the year ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
French Draft Horse association to meet near Versailles
The French Draft Horse association with thirteen stockholders from Northeast Morgan county will meet at B. F. Hays residence ten miles northeast of Versailles on Monday February 3 at 3 o'clock p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Draft Horse Association
Morgan County
B. F. Hays
Versailles
Bell Clothing owner receives four Stein-Bloch silk lined suits
Albert Kahn, proprietor, today received four full dress suits on a special order from four customers. The outfits are tailored in Stein-Bloch's elegant make and are silk lined throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Kahn
Bell Clothing Store
Stein-Bloch Company
Youth Group Holds B Y P U at Green Ridge Church
The Baptist church at Green Ridge organized a B Y P U for young people this Sunday, aiming to engage teens in fellowship and religious study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church At
Green Ridge
Two Additions at East Broadway Christian Church
The East Broadway Christian Church announced two new additions during a Sunday service. Members gathered as plans for the new spaces were unveiled, highlighting community outreach and worship activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Broadway
Miss Nettie Lamm Takes Charge of History Dept
Monday morning Miss Nettie Lamm assumed charge of the High school history department after the resignation of Miss Gertrude McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Lamm
Gertrude McKinley
Maplewood Fetes Old Year At Miss Lamm Home
Miss Katie Lamm hosts Maplewood youths tonight to observe the close of the year and the start of the new one in a private gathering at her residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Lamm
Maplewood
Cadets Debut New Guns in First Drill
The high school cadets held their first drill yesterday afternoon using their new firearms. The event showcased training progress and discipline among the cadet corps.
Chief Willis Drafts Annual Fire Department Report
Chief Willis of the fire department is preparing the annual report outlining yearly activities and department progress. The excerpt notes the ongoing effort to compile data, incidents, and response statistics for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
Fire Department
City Council Likely to Hear Budget as Bank Declares Dividend
The Citizens' National Bank announced its regular semi annual dividend of 4 percent. The city council plans to discuss the budget next Monday night after the submission of related reports to the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ National Bank
Mrs Garton of Lamonte Reports Rapid Sinking
Mrs M H Garton of Lamonte reports she is sinking rapidly today and it is feared she cannot hold out much longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Garton
Lamonte
Elks Plan Nighttime Mayor Initiation Event
The Elks lodge announces an event tonight to initiate the mayor in a traditional ceremony. Local officials, attendees, and ceremonial activities are expected at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elks
Das McClure’s Condition Improves. Mother Also Better
Das McClure is reported a little better today and his mother is consistently improved. The notes indicate steady recovery with positive health updates from the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Das McClure
Former High School Alumni Visit Missouri State University
About a dozen former high school students now enrolled at Missouri State University visited the campus today to reconnect with staff and tour new facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missouri State University
Athenean Society to Elect Officers at High School
The Athenean society of the High school will meet this afternoon at 3 40 o clock at the High school for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Athenean Society of the
Simmons Family Moves From Drestle to Trinidad
The Simmons family of Drestle relocated to Trinidad Colorado taking four carloads of stock and household effects amid the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
Drestle
Trinidad
Colo
New Year Watch Meeting Invited by First Christian Church
The Y P S C E of the First Christian church invites all city Young People's societies to a big New Year’s watch meeting at the church tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
County Tax Suits Filed by R A Higdon Today
County Tax Attorney R A Higdon filed twenty tax suits today in cases that would have been outlawed tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Higdon
Broadway Christian church elects new junior C E officers
The Junior C E of the Broadway Christian church has elected new officers. Superintendent is Miss Myrtle Stanley, secretary and organist May Goodwin, and treasurer Edna Nicholson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
Broadway Christian Church
Myrtle Stanley
May Goodwin
Edna Nicholson
Local Personalities Visit and Depart After Trips
Mrs Newt Calvert of Clinton returns home after visiting Mrs Frank DeBold on West Third Street. Attorney T J Davis of Lawton Oklahoma departs after visiting his mother. Wesley Darden returns from a family visit in St Louis. R H Wheeler of Lamonte visits for business. W A McMillin leaves for Lamonte after accepting a job. Mrs G T Lambert and children travel to Dresden to visit relatives. Miller Price and wife return from Smithton visit. Cash Ewers of Dresden visits the city. Mrs Hodges and children depart after visiting Centertown families. Dr D F Brown of Dresden visits relatives here. Miss Donovan of Lexington travels via Windsor. J M Lee and wife of Dresden are among out of town visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Davis
Lawton
Wesley Darden
St. Louis
R. H. Wheeler
Lamonte
W. A. McMillin
G. T. Lambert
Dresden
Miller Price
Smithton
Cash Ewers
Hodges
Centertown
D. F. Brown
Miss Donovan
Lexington
Windsor
J. M. Lee
Revered Minister Eddy Leaves Boo Sunday for Long Island Pastorate
The Rev. Geo T Eddy, long a visiting and preaching figure in Italy, preached a farewell sermon at the Boo Presbyterian Church Sunday evening. He and his family departed yesterday for Huntington, Long Island, where he has accepted a new pastorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. T. Eddy
Italia
Presbyterian Church
Boo
Ington
Long Island
Presbian Church
Did Not Wed In November License Revisions
County Recorder Gordon Ewing of Nevada Missouri records a marriage license for James Smalley of Virgil City and Ties Bingle of Owensboro Kentucky dated November five. The license was returned December thirty with indorsement by O Dodderer and notes no marriage ties agreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Ewing
Nevada
James Smalley
Virgil City
Tie Bingle
Owensboro
O Dodderer
Cooper County Centennar Obituary of George Walker
George Walker aged 100 years died at his son Charles Walker’s home near Clarkes Fork in Cooper County. He had lived in Cooper County for many years and was a respected citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper County
George Walker
Charles Walker
Clarksfork
Dee
Cooper Ex
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