10 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1902
Page
1
A. J. Allen a Sedalia stone mason died in a St. Louis Empire hotel fire that killed eleven people and injured eight. He joined his daughter in St Louis after a trip from Sedalia for work with Hurley Co on a Lemp building. His death followed a week of wide sweeping fires across multiple cities including Paterson New Jersey and Jersey City.
A Kansas City lawyer discusses a peculiar home financing plan promoted by firms active in Kansas City and surrounding towns. The scheme promises shelter funds and a chance at a $3000 home but risks lengthy waits, with estimates showing up to seventy five years for the last member to receive a home even under optimistic join rates. The method has been barred in Illinois and is under broad investigation, yet promoters persist with aggressive advertising and large-scale solicitations.
The piece notes The Prudential Insurance Company of America as a prime example of life insurance growth in the United States since the mid nineteenth century. It traces assets from 1876 to 1901 reaching 48 million and highlights thousands of policies, with emphasis on the Home Co-Operative concept offering $5.35 monthly for a $1000 home, and the fund mechanics, maturity, and buyout terms.
Special Officer John Evans accuses Policeman Pat Donohue of stealing $3.80 from prisoner Joseph Kehl and threatening to draw a gun after a heated incident at the Katy depot. Kehl fined $5 for disturbing the peace. Evans seeks a warrant and court action.
A Friday night house party was hosted by Miss Mary Duley near Hughesville. Guests included Dee Powell, Will Hedger, Nelson Sterling, George Hedger, Joe Ricks, Matt Aldridge, George Gallie, W. David, L. Pearson, William Fowler, William Callis, John Fowler, John Callis, and several Misses and Mesdames such as Kate Claycomb, Carrie Sellers, Wessie Powell, Mattie Elgin, Edna Wells, Nell Davis, Ada Aldridge, Lida Scott, Ruby Scott, Mayme Fowler, and Mayme McGruder with Mayme MecGruder assisting in receiving and light refreshments served.
Pleasant to take Coldicure is recommended for cough relief and is available at Bard's drug store. The ad highlights its ease of use and local availability.
Theodore Shelton of Sedalia served as foreman of the coroner's jury investigating the deaths of firemen in the St. Louis Chestnut street fire on Tuesday night.
Gus Agee has returned from Spring Field Missouri where he attended the funeral of his niece.
An elegant line of manicure scissors is displayed at Bard's Drug Store. The storefront showcases precision tools for grooming, appealing to customers seeking quality personal care items.
A $3 reward is offered for the name and address of anyone who owns an old sewing machine and seeks to exchange it, or someone with no machine who wants to buy the latest improved drophead Singer on easy terms or cash. Contact WM. D. CHURCH at 109 Ohio Street, Sedalia.
Miss Gertrude Wells of East Fifth street leaves this week for St Louis to take a position with Rosenthall's millinery, one of the largest establishments in the city. William Elliott, a Pettis County pioneer, died Saturday at his home ten miles south of town from paresis at age 66. Funeral services were held today at 11 from New Bethel Church with Rev Rodgers officiating.
Pettis county prosecuting attorney John Cashman and attorney J. W. Suddath met in Sedalia Friday evening to discuss legal business before the Kansas City court of appeals.
A Bard's drug store offers a complete line of corn razors. Shoppers can choose from multiple styles designed for home grooming.
The usual Lent regulations were read yesterday in the Catholic churches of the city.
Judge Rogers issued an execution order today for Taylor Williams. The specific details of the case and the date of execution were not provided in the available text.
At Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry a dispute centers on alleged improper snow removal charges billed to customers during winter storms. The case flags service terms and possible refund requests as the firm negotiates with clients.
Miss Courtenay Morgan presents a complete scenic production of East Lynne with gowns from Felix Paris and a strong company. The show is described as the most perfect since Weston and Ada Gray, with matinee and night performances Saturday.
A melodrama titled Down Mobile comes to the opera house Friday evening February 14 in its first local showing. The four act scenic production follows life in the South centered near Mobile Alabama with a notable cotton warehouse burning scene performed purely mechanically. The Mobile quartet provides music throughout.
The Rev. Dr. A. K. Wray, superintendent of the Congregational Home Mission society for Missouri and Arkansas, was the guest of Rev. A. Breck yesterday. Dr. Wray preached last evening.
Jefferson City couple announces the engagement of their daughter Ethel Ewing Edwards to John T. Boone Jr. of Kansas City. The couple plans a spring marriage.
The note touts Coldicure as the best cough medicine from W. E. Bard Drug Company, underscoring its prominent display and suggested reliability for relief.
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