Judge G W Burr Dies Peacefully at 69 in Sedalia
Judge G W Burr a Coles county Illinois native and Union veteran died at about 12 30 PM after rheumatic heart attack He was 69 leaving a wife three sons and a daughter Lincoln Burr George Burr and Mrs Parker among his children He moved to Sedalia in 1882 built a contracting business and served as justice of the peace from 1894 until death Associated with the Methodist church and active in Republican politics in his later years.
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G. W .Burr
A. Lincoln
U. S
Daniel
George Burr
Rock Island
Ill
Maj. Parker
Vancouver Barracks
Washington
Judge Burr
Coles County
Tolono
Sedalia
Methodist Church
Prof J E Gresham and the Magnetic Healing School
Promotion for the World’s School of Magnetic Healing led by Prof J E Gresham. The text extols cures for the sick and deaf, painless treatments, and graduates’ success. It warns one month remains before tuition rises on March first.
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Prof. Gresham
Weather Outlook: Snow Flurries On Tap Tonight
Rain is turning to snow flurries this evening with further cold weather ahead. Thursday should be generally fair but very cold as a severe cold wave settles in, bringing frigid winds and subfreezing temperatures.
John J Lowry Seeks Pettis County Treasurer Nomination
An authorized notice announces John J Lowry as a Democratic candidate for Pettis County treasurer, subject to primary or convention action.
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T. W. Bast
Pettis County
Robly D. Thatcher
Democratic Party of
The
Sentinel
E. W. Stevens
Sedalia
Democratic Party
John J. Lowry
Sentinel warns against itinerant scheme workers and transient advertising
The Sentinel urges residents to avoid con artists selling schemes and to advertise only through the press. It argues that transient workers harm the community, cause jealousy, and divert money away from local institutions and taxes. Supporters are advised to spend locally and keep earnings within the town.
Fireman Loses $25 From Coat Pocket
Ed Lindsey city fireman had $25 stolen from his coat pocket during last night’s shift. Alarm at about 8 o'clock. he threw the coat in the corner and, upon retiring at 10, found the money missing. No crew.
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Ed. Lindsey
Housecleaning Day Leads to Local Court Actions
Henry Gilman jailed ten days for vagrancy after a court says he hit Ellen Dubell who reported him and scared her dog. Dubell then tore some furniture during housecleaning. Jess White faces a hearing tomorrow before Squire Kinsey on assault charges involving Mollie Edwards's boy.
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Henry Gilman
Ellen Dubell
Jess White
Mollie Edwards
Squire Kinsey
Healing claims from Magnetic Healing school visit
Personal letters from Waverly Missouri and Baldwin Kansas praise Prof. J E Gresham and the World School of Magnetic Healing in Sedalia Missouri. Testifiers describe relief from catarrh hearing eyesight smell and constipation after three weeks or three months of treatment and lectures.
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Prof. Gresham
Gresham
School of Magnetic Healing
World’s School of Magnetic Healer Claims Cures
D S Smith of Sedalia Missouri recounts three years of catarrh throat trouble and lifelong constipation. After a week with Prof Gresham at the World's School of Magnetic Healer he reports cures for stomach trouble ulcerated mouth and neuralgia. Miss S Hukil of Pawnee Oklahoma also notes improvement.
Magnetic Healing Mail Course Claims In 1900
Letters praise the World's School of Magnetic Healing and its mail course. Dr J G Haller reports curing pain and pneumonia-like symptoms with few treatments, while Mrs Mack and Mrs Clark in Oklahoma share dramatic improvements and gratitude for the program.
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F. Clark
Pawnee
Sedalia Clarion fragment notes contends on Gresham and Taylor
Public notice fragments mention Prof Gresham offering cures at room 15 506 508 Ohio Street Sedalia Missouri and Taylor refusing to sign peace terms pending Democrat repeal of the Goebel law. The column continues with unrelated commentary on Sir Thomas Lipton and public executions in France.
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Gresham
Rtoom
Ohio Street
Boston
Sedalia
Missouri
Sullivan burglary case continued in Judge Burress court
Pete Sullivan charged with burglary had his case continued to 10 a m Monday at the defendant's request in Judge Burress's court. Officer Leftwitch found a man asleep in Graham Liest's saloon's wine room about 2 a m and locked inside. he awoke frightened.
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Pete Sullivan
Leftwitch
Graham & Liest’s
Van Riper Resigns as Peopele’s Bank Cashier
At a directors meeting W L Porter was elected president R L Hale vice president and J C Van Riper cashier. Van Riper will resign effective not later than March 1st Arthur Trader will succeed him. Van Riper served with the bank since its 1892 organization and aided the bank’s success with his financial ability. He has other interests in the city and St Louis and busy street car duties. Trader is a worthy successor.
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The
People’s Bank
W. L. Porter
R. L. Hale
J. C. van Riper
van Riper
Arthur Trader
St. Louis
Trader
Florist Koeppen Awarded $900 In City Suit
Florist Charles Koeppen won $900 in damages from the city in a lawsuit. City Counselor Cashman filed motions for a new trial and arrest of judgment. Trials continued in related cases, with other docket actions and social notes of Mrs. Fred Bunger’s gathering and a taffy pulling contest with prizes.
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Charles Koeppen
Cashman
Lon Luther
Jas. O'Bannon
Plaintiff
Fred Bunger
Castoria Advertising Slogan Reprinted in Sears Catalog
An enduring old advertisement presents Castoria marketed as the familiar remedy trusted by generations. It reiterates a long standing assurance that Castoria is the same product families have used for years.
Officer Boullt Finds Stolen Items in Atkinson Burglary Case
Officer Boullt, handling the Atkinson burglary, conducted another search of the house and recovered the ladies' pocket book and a knife taken from the Stevens store. The items were found hidden above the door between the two walls.
Grain-O advertisement claims coffee replacement grain drink
An old ad promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute to be bought from grocers. It emphasizes Grain-O’s rich mocha like color and suitability for both children and adults, suggesting it is harmless for children. The message hints at an exchange offer and a location on 521 South Chiost.
Dress and success in modern life
The author argues that attire strongly influences success in business and social life. Dress elevates perception, with clean, well-cut clothing and grooming often outweighing intrinsic merit in practical judgments. The piece questions critics who mock fashionable dress and suggests distinguishing motives behind fashion choices.
Age and Wealth Shape Community Influence, Reed Says
Thomas B. Reed argues age is a key conservative force in society. He contends that age with wealth gains attention, status, and readiness to engage new ideas, noting physicians resisted Harvey’s blood circulation discovery and many died in their opposition.
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Thomas B. Reed
Harvey
Matches used most in England per person daily
The text states England uses more matches than any other country. It estimates each person uses about eight matches daily and about 1.7 trillion matches are burned annually.
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England
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