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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1906
Page
6
In Lockport Indiana a widow reports seeing her dead husband twice in her home. She first saw him by the telephone then again on the stairs, causing her to faint. Neighbors later kept the incident quiet as the tale spread through the High Street area.
Mr Fred Bush of Sedana and others visit home folks for Christmas in Sedalia. Families including Sterritte, Caliis, Landers and Carter attend gatherings. Oak Grove church held a Christmas tree event and will host services with sermons Sunday morning at 11 and evening at 7. Dresden Baptist women prepare a dinner before Sunday services. Henry A G left Friday for California.
Rich Hill Missouri January 1 Governor Folk granted clemency to George Long a 99 year prisoner from Henry County who killed his father in Lone Oak township ten years ago. Long then 21 shot his father in the back and received a verdict of guilty and ninety nine year sentence. a mob threat was averted by officers rescue and his later model prison conduct aided the pardon.
The Sentinel apologizes for a misprint in Sundays marriage licenses to mislabel Ambros Rehak and Maggie Jerrick as colored. The paper explains the error and states Rehak and Jerrick were married today by Rev Father Neiberg at Sacred Heart church.
Last night a roller skating watch party drew the season's largest crowd at Liberty park hall. Music entertained guests and an elegant luncheon was served during the evening.
Miss Wilhelmina Busch did not elope with Lieutenant Eduard Scharrer on a Belleville trip. She rode terrified for miles, resisted threats of self harm, and secured parental consent, ending in safety and a wedding announcement, with the Busch family awaiting her decision.
The lady of the house found her family wash ironed neatly by Monarch Laundry with no extra charge. They advertise family washing at 25 cents per dozen and ironing of flat work, inviting new bundles and guaranteeing work.
Bern Switzerland January 1 The new Swiss tariff takes effect today and will raise duties on many American imports though raw cotton remains duty free under the most favored nation clause. The measure is expected to alter trade patterns with the United States and reduce some goods imports despite cotton exemptions.
Indigestion is overcome by Kodol Dyspepsia Cure which digests food and rests the stomach allowing it to recover and strengthen. It relieves indigestion belching sour stomach heartburn and helps transform foods into rich red blood. Sold by W E Bard Drug Co.
Samoan laborers at the U S naval station Pago Pago went on strike after Commander Moore cut wages to 80 cents a day, sparking complaints of laziness and prompting the government to import laborers from Neve island 420 miles away as strikers threaten to return home.
Arlington Pharmacy promotes Sweet Springs Water as the safest drink for the sick or well, signaling health assurances and a local retailer endorsement.
A local purveyor markets all leading patent medicines and guarantees freshness and genuine brands. The shop emphasizes a wide selection and careful stocking of authentic remedies for customers seeking popular patent medicines.
The Washington Terminal, a grand station at Massachusetts and Delaware avenues, rises on a two million yard fill as a tribute to Daniel Burnham and the Chicago World's Fair. It will cost about $14 million, use umbrella sheds, and feature white Bethel granite with a noted origin tale. Completion targeted for 1907 amid architectural praise.
New York January 1 Senator Armstrong chairing the insurance inquiry says a prepared report includes all material gathered so far and will be finished in a few days for submission to the legislature. Opinions vary on whether the committee will continue and some expect Democratic members to push for a continuation to reveal more damaging Republican facts.
A. H. Thurnes of Buffalo Ohio states he suffered kidney and bladder trouble for years with gravel and stones. After taking Foley’s Kidney Cure he felt relief, with brick dust like stones passing then no pain. He emphasizes the remedy’s great value as testified at Arlington pharmacy.
Ambros Rehak of the M. K. T. shops and Maggie Jerrick of Verona Mo were married this morning at Sacred Heart church by Rev Father Neiberg in a quiet ceremony. They returned to their new home on North Quincy street and will be at home to friends. The Sentinel extends best wishes.
W J Letts advertises MCCO Coffee freshly roasted each day. The notice highlights daily production and availability at local outlets.
Mrs. Hattie Paff entertains a number of friends with a bridge whist party this afternoon at her home on West Seventh street.
Negotiations continue between W W Coughlin manager of the railroad and J J Hannahan grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen over reinstating two firemen expelled during the New Orleans yellow fever outbreak. The men refused orders to return from seven miles outside the quarantine line near Shreveport.
Railroads haul 700 to 800 Pullman cars annually over about 260000 miles of track and pay roughly 350000 dollars in rentals each year. The article notes the burden to carriers and the high cost of the Pullman service.
Hall's Gold Coin coffee praised as a winner offering 25 cents per pound value to shoppers looking for a budget friendly option. The notice emphasizes affordability and popularity among customers.
Eli Smith, who has ferried mail from Candle to Point Barrow via Death Valley, plans a dog sleigh run from Seattle to New York. He awaits sufficient snow and aims to reach in time for the late March sports show, noting weather dependence.
Mrs C H Killion guests trends at Corder Mo. Herbert Hakan spent Sunday with relatives in Kansas City. M B Cream of California Mo is visiting friends. A J Warren leaves Tuesday for Cincinnati on business. Tom Hariey left for Kansas City on a brief business trip. Mrs Mary I Ming arrived from Houstonia to visit friends. Wesley Darden traveling coffee salesman called on patrons at Smithton. Harry E Agee editor of the Lamone Record spent Sunday with friends. Patrick Cashman returned to Houstonia after visiting here. Ward Ifasenkinkie and his father arrived from Hughes for a short visit. I D W McClure of Hughes was among out of town visitors.
St. Omer Commanders No. 11 Knights Templar hold their regular conclave Tuesday evening January 2 1906 at 7 30. Installation of officers planned visiting Sir Knights are fraternally invited. GEO E McNeil E C J W Mallery Recorder.
In a boastful ad line the Maltby label proclaims MCCO Coffee as the finest tasting blend. The snappy remark emphasizes flavor superiority and consumer appeal.
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