Sedalia Fur Trade Booms As Local Dealer Accumulates Thousands Of Skins
Henry Laupheimer, a West Main Street fur dealer, has amassed over 20 000 fur pieces in Sedalia Missouri in three months. The stock includes otter beaver skunk civet cat muskrat opossum fox wolf mink and wild cat hides from nearby rivers and eastern buyers. Estimated value in storage runs around 10 000 for furs alone, with eastern firms continuing to buy up large lots.
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Sedalia
Kansas
Missouri
Reading
Lauphemer
Lesueur urged to resign as secretary of state editor
The message urges Capt. A. A. Lesueur to resign as secretary of state and become editor of the Kansas City Times. It argues he is capable but should not hold both roles, noting the state face if no one else can run the office. If no one can take charge the state is in an awkward position for the vacancy.
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Lesueur
Jackson Examiner
A. A. Lesueur
Kansas City Times
the Times
Kansas City
Capt Lesueur
Sedalia Amateur Photographers Contest Winners Named
The Sedalia amateur photographer contest closed with five winners chosen from 27 entries. Judges from St. Louis announced awards for first place to Lawrence Laupheimer and Otto Botz, second to Mrs. Dr. Harl Bronson, third to Mrs. E. P. Higgins, fourth to Mrs. A. E. Boughner, and fifth to Chas. Dixon.
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Sedalia
Chas. Dexter
Messrs
H. H. Hyatt
C. Dawson
H. Hendricks
St. Louis
Lawrence Laupheimer
Otto Botz
Eastman Kodak
Harl Bronson
E. P. Higgins
A. E. Boughner
Chas. Dixon
Military reception and guard reunion in Missouri
Dr S K Crawford Sam James B S Jackson and Harry O Moss attended Gov Stephens military reception in Jefferson City. The reunion laid plans for a ten day summer camp for the brigade with Sedalia as a likely site. Adjutant Generals of Indiana and Arkansas praised Missouri National Guard, the first meeting since the Spanish American War return, renewing camp associations.
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S. K. Crawford
Sam James
B.S. Jackson
Harry O. Moss
Gov. Stephens
Jefferson City
Sedalia
Indiana
Arkansas
Missouri
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
City Council Adjourns Till Evening On New Year’s Night
The city council lacked a quorum on New Year’s night until Chief Prentice retrieved Hansberger. Mayor Overstreet presided as Ethridge Starr Jones and Meyer joined the meeting. Ethridge moved to adjourn for the legal holiday, Brown seconded, and the motion passed.
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Prentice
Hansberger
Overstreet
Brown
Mhansberger
Ethridge
Starr
Jones
Meyer
Fire damages Capital tea and coffee store rooms
Fire in Hannibal on Monday destroyed household goods above the Capital tea and coffee store. Fred Sellers proprietor. stock on the lower floor damaged by water. Losses total 1200 dollars insured. J L Robard's building loss 500 dollars insured.
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Hannibal
Capital Tea and Coffee Store
Fred Sellers
J. L. Robard
Sedalia's Capital Tea Store Linked by Local Brother
Mr. Sellers is identified as a brother of the man who runs the Capital Tea shop in Sedalia, establishing a family connection within the local business scene.
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Mr. Sellers
Sedalia
Missouri Treasury Statement for 1599 Year Ends
Jefferson City January 2 State Treasurer Pitts closed books for 1599 showing January 1 balance of 597109.43 receipts during year 4370249.04 total money received 5267359.12 disbursements 4690351.23 leaving January 1 1900 balance of 577007.80.
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Missouri
Jefferson City
Pitts
Beaman Dog Case Fees Reported By County Officials
Circuit Clerk Longan reports fees for the year ending December 31 1899 with quarterly totals 1180.15 970.15 and 1621.39 and notes costs reduced for the Beaman dog case by Prosecuting Attorney Steele in the county court proceedings.
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P. H. Longan
Beaman Dog Case Costs Adjusted Upward
Costs in the Beaman dog case rise from $50.25 to $68.10. Items stricken include guard for prisoner and dog and board for prisoner and dog eleven days.
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Beaman
Jurors Excused for Sickness and Residency Issues
Juror I B Allen of Lamonte was excused today due to illness. Juror G B Kendrick was ruled a non resident of the county and also excused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. Allen
Lamonte
G. B. Kendrick
Biggfeltz Brothers Sue Colvin Over Seized Goods
Chas and Chris Biggfeltz sue Thos J Colvin in a suit alleging illegal seizure of certain goods and battles over recovery of $1 050. The case centers on disputed property and legal action seeking restitution.
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Chas
Chris Biggfeltz
Werere
Thos. J. Colvin Hn
County Court Approves Bills and Bridge Repair Plan
In regular session the county court authorized bills and voted to repair the Walnut branch bridge. Peter Pehl received New Year greetings from Adolphus Busch the brewer praising his work as special agent and wishing continued prosperity. Earl Harris Chas Dillon and Howard Dixon entertained with fine waltzing at the Social club last night.
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Walnut Branch
Peter Pehl
Adolphus Busch
Earl Harris
Chas Dillon
Howard Dixon
Town financial report shows year totals and salary allocations
Ending December 31st receipts total $927.71 with a grand yearly collection of $4,699.40. Clerk hire allowed by statutes is $3,750. Quarterly expenditures are $525, $500, $440, and $480, totaling $1,945. Amount applied to back salary is $500 and $449.40 was turned over to county.
Two Pleaded Guilty In Petit Larceny Case
James Wolf and Erwin Dittler pleaded guilty to petit larceny for keeping a roll of bills lost by a minstrel man last winter. Each was sentenced to one day in jail and released. The cases against Robi Cleary and Sam Stoner for complicity were dismissed.
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James Wolf
Erwin Dittler
Robi. Cleary
Sam Stoner
Costs Are Reduced Prosecutor Steele Has Cut The
Prosecutor Steele has reduced expenses and cut costs in the office. The move aims to streamline operations and save public funds while maintaining case capacity and service levels.
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Steele
California lands to be sold by First National Bank at San Bernardino
It was decided yesterday to sell the California lands of the First National Bank at San Bernardino on Feb 27. Receiver Deweese and committee members E E Galbreath Dr W J Ferguson C E Ligenfritz D H Smith and Geof Dodd will attend. They will bid in the land themselves if outsiders do not bid a satisfactory price.
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California
First National Bank
San Bernardino
Deweese
E E Galbreath
W J Ferguson
C E Ligenfritz
D H Smith
Geof Dodd
Railroad earnings rise in December
Railroads report increased earnings for December year over year with total revenue improving on the prior December. Details suggest a stronger freight and passenger activity contributing to higher profits compared with 1898.
Cars Built in 1899 Total Number of New Ones
The report notes aggregate 123,893 new cars built in 1899 with promotions and local railroad news. It adds that the fifty-two railroads earned $5,032,525 in the third week of December, up from $7,22,522 a year earlier, marking a $709,706 rise. Over the year to date, roads earned $378,890,815, up $36,637,762 from 1898.
Business Mews Club Forms To Promote City Interests
City businessmen organize the Business Mews Club and plan a meeting tomorrow night to establish a permanent group. Charter members include W. C. Overstreet J. L. Babcock H. W. Menschke B. W. Zimmerman J. M. Cannon A. P. Morey P. B. Stratten Geo L. Faulhaber and F. Taylor Cain.
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W. C. Overstreet
Will Courtney
J. L. Babcock
H. W. Menschke
B. W. Zimmerman
J. M. Cannon
A. P. Morey
P. B. Stratten
Geo. L. Faulhaber
F. Taylor Cain
Nevada Social Club Hosts Ladies Evening
Mrs Gamble and Mrs Lindley of Nevada were entertained by a colored social club last evening in a lively gathering highlighted by conversation and refreshments.
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Gamble
Lindley
Nevada
Hospital Arrivals Report From Missouri Pacific List
A list of hospital arrivals reports multiple workers injured or ill including A W Evans with a wrench of the right wrist J A McGhee bronchitis John Schumacher wiper Seda lia influenza J Deems catarrh right ear J L Schnackenberg pharyngitis Wm Kilgore blacksmith Sedalia W H Weckal blacksmith helper Sedalia Felix McLindon bridgeman J Charles intermittent fever A Billabobas Mexican extra gang laborer Hillsboro scalp wound Joe Rodiges Mexican laborer Hillsboro contusion of left side G A Neece brakeman Parsons intermittent fever and bronchitis John Edwards firemaker Parsons contusion of thighs L W Watson conductor Denison G W Warford section laborer McAlester lumbago Wim Mausker section laborer McAlester influenza.
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Missouri Pacific
A. W. Evans
J. A. McGhee
John Schumacher
J. Deems
J. L. Schnackenberg
Wm. Kilgore
Blacksmith
Weckal
Felix McLindon
Bridgeman
J. Charles
A. Billabobas
Hillsboro
Joe Rodiges
G. A. Neece
Parsons
John Edwards
L. W. Watson
San Antonio Extension Route Plans Made
F A Finney a Missouri Kansas Texas Rail Way director leads a party with S B Fisher and I W Fratt to assess the San Antonio extension. They will report on the best route from San Marcos and select city terminal facilities. Work to begin immediately after this preliminary report.
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San Antonio
Tex
F. A. Finney
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company
S. B. Fisher
St. Louis
I. W. Fratt
San Marcos
Trains News and Car Building Numbers
Among the Trains notes list Katy brakemen laid off and visits by industry figures D Divers near Mokane and Thos Eubanks in town. W S Shepard recovers from injuries and cannot work for a month. U S totals show 123593 cars built in the U S last year with 115952 freight 1201 passenger 4710 street cars for export 10500 freight steel. Fred L Young moves to Missouri Pacific offices succeeding Emmett Fisher.
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Frank DeVoll
A. Hawkins
Katy
D. Divers
Katy Civil Engineering Corps
Mokane
Thos. Eubanks
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
W.S. Shepard
W. S. Shepard
U. S
Fred L. Young
Emmett Fisher
Officials Shuffle Rumor Denied as New Positions Mentioned
Supt. M. Sweeney of the Katy denies rumors of changes in officials or division points. He notes two promising men have moved into a newly created position and mentions his New Year visit to Sedalia. His private car and the Zara sleeper were damaged by a switch jump at McAlester and await repairs.
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The
Sentinel
Supt
M. Sweeney
Katy
Sedalia
Zara
McAlester
Court term extended to April for Hindman murder case
The January term of the criminal court was continued by Judge Longan until the second Monday of April. The Hindman murder case and all other criminal cases are held over. The same jury remains for the term and the next grand jury convenes April 2.
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Criminal Court
Longan
Lucius Hindman
Baron Grunebaum Denies Sun Post-Dispatch Allegations
Baron B F S Grunebaum of Smithton USA challenged a Sun Sunday Post-Dispatch article he called sensational falsehoods. He declared he would sue for a hundred thousand dollars and win, asserting his lawyer guaranteed victory.
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B. F. S. Grunebaum
Smithton
Post-Dispatch
Death of Miss Gertrude Weathers From Appendicitis
Miss Gertrude Weathers died from appendicitis on New Years Day at age 20. She was the daughter of the late George Weathers. Funeral services were held at Prairie Chapel on Tuesday January 2.
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Gertrude Weathers
Lamonte
George Weathers
Prairie Chapel
Appointment settled as night chief confirmed
Chief Prentice defends appointing Officer Bailey as night chief saying he knew his plan and will keep it. Jackson, the former night chief, accepts the arrangement and is satisfied that the matter is settled.
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Prentice
Bailey
Jackson
Horse runs away dragging road cart in city incident
Dr. Ira Bronson's horse attached to a road cart frightened into a runaway on East Third Street. One wheel tore off and rolled away. a boy seized the wheel and fled home with it before Officer Enzlebrecht intercepted. The wheel was recovered and no other damage occurred.
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Ira Bronson
East Third
Enzlebrecht
Mrs Crowell Holds Half Interest in Camden Mineral Land
The Sentinel reports Mrs. A. P. Crowell of East Fourteenth Street owns an undivided half interest in 40 acres of mineral land in township 36 range 21 southeast Camden county near Stoutland along the St. Louis & San Francisco Railway.
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the Sentinel
A. P. Crowell
East Fourteenth Street
Camden County
s _ SENTINEL
Stoutland
Dr. Bob Yancey Heads Home From Denison Visit
Dr. Bob Yancey, who spent a week here, departed Sunday for Denison, marking the end of his local stay.
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Bob Yancey
Denison
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Heimer
West Main
Hannibal, Mo
Attorney Steele
Proceedings of the
Iowa
Otter
the Business Mews Club
Dr. Bronson
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