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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1900
Page
4
Rain tonight with cooler temperatures likely in the western portion. Saturday may bring unsettled weather with possible rain in the southeast region.
A vivid window display at the Servant Harker Drug Co features springtime scenery with real water flowers grass and lifelike frogs to advertise Frog in Your Throat. Designer Will Farris, store manager, crafted the exhibit which invites public prizes for unique displays in Sedalia.
Friends in Philadelphia received word that Dr Bull the famed surgeon performed a second operation on comedian Roland Reed in New York. The initial procedure a week earlier was thought to address appendicitis but explored the wound and found Reed still in danger.
A patient, too weak to stand, underwent a radical operation after a delay. The procedure took place today, but given its nature there is little hope for recovery. If he survives the shock, he will likely be an invalid for some time.
Buxton Eagle endorses Thomas M. Bradbury of Jefferson City as a candidate for state auditor in the coming campaign. The editorial lauds his life stage, party work, moral stamina, widespread connections, and strong backing from supporters in the county.
John Falconer, 57, died this morning in Warrensburg of consumption leaving a large family. He came from Knobnoster twenty years ago and served in the Sixteenth Michigan. For his valor at Knoxville he was awarded a congressional medal about six years ago. E. H. Smith left for New York. At the St Louis prosecuting attorneys meeting, Wm. D. Steele of Sedalia was elected president for 1900. Steele, a Pettis county prosecutor, is a leading candidate for Congress in the Seventh district and is praised by Democratic papers.
A Sedalia reader report extols Morrow's Liverlax as superior for constipation biliousness and costiveness with praise from Mrs T Alton of St Louis Missouri who says it cured her liver trouble malaria and jaundice after trying many remedies The ad notes Liverlax granules at twenty five cents and Kidneyoids yellow tablets at fifty cents sold by John Morrow & Co Springfield Ohio with mail order available.
Misses Lay and White of War saw left this morning to re enter school at Columbia.
Frank Goss, 17, arrested in St. Joseph on burglary charges after admitting to robbing street cars, saloons, and pedestrians. He claims necessity and notes his earnings as a printer helper at $2 weekly. Police had offered $100 for dead foot pads as his robberies increased.
George J. Blodgett was discharged this afternoon by Justice Rogers after W M Berry failed to appear to support the forgery charge. Blodgett now faces an outstanding petit larceny charge before Justice Burr, likely to be dropped tomorrow.
Robert Taubman aged 66 longtime president of the Commercial Bank died in Lexington Missouri from pneumonia. A native of the Isle of Man he emigrated in 1851 with no money and left an estate valued around 300000 dollars.
The Sedalia Chapter No. 18 Royal Arch Masons held an installation for officers last night. It was an invitation event with many visitors. After installation, members and guests enjoyed a banquet, speeches, and a pleasant gathering.
W W Downing traveled by train to Joplin this morning. Miss Mayme Sargent of Georgetown left for St Louis to visit. Harry Slack fills the city weighmasters office during R D Thatchers illness. N H Kinney retires to Quincy Ill after visiting his sister Mrs R L Gray of Georgetown. Robt Cunningham, once a local butcher now in Kansas City, is ill at home on East Seventh. Misses Stella and Emma Boschert of Bunceton visit Miss Mae McCubbin then return home. Major Cole, formerly of Sedalia, now holds revival meetings in Springfield. Lee Montgomery goes to Warrensburg to judge an inter-society debate at the State Normal. Alonzo Swift and Miss Eleanor Alder of Springfield leave after visiting J C Parmerlee and family. Miss Genevieve Hardy, visiting Knob Noster, spends time with Mr C Wallace and family then leaves for home. Georgetown Debating Society to discuss annexing Cuba Friday with Harvey Dow affirmative and D H Clemens negative. Charlie Kahrs of Simmons Hardware, traveling, leaves for Montrose after being assigned the Beneke route with Sedalia as headquarters.
Fred Love an 11 year old resident of 916 East Tenth street tested curiosity about street cars last night with friends on Tenth between Campbell and Harrison. He stood close to a passing car and was struck on the right shoulder causing him to be tossed into the gutter with severe bruising and shock.
An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Foley of Longood died shortly after birth. The child survived only a few hours and will be interred tomorrow at Longwood.
Miss Maude Weeks hosted friends at her West Fourth Street home while notes of local activity list Officer Bart Jackson in St. Louis with a deserter and Thos. Smith patrolling. A George R. Smith college musical and literary event is planned for this evening and Mrs. Cyrus Goodrich, longtime Sedalian, died at East Second.
Grain-O labeled as a delicious nourishing beverage made from pure grain. It aids digestion and strengthens nerves without stimulant effects, suitable for children and adults, sold by grocers at about 15c to 25c per package.
The Rock Island Playing Care's are the slickest you ever handled. One pack mailed on receipt of 15 cents in stamps. A money order or draft for 50 cents or same in stamps will secure 4 packs and they will be sent by express, charges prepaid. Address John Sebastian G. P. A. Chicago.
Dr D L La Verne presents Grip Tab for la grippe and colds claiming relief in one day. It does not affect the head like quinine. Price 25 cents. Fleischmanns Pharmacy advertises it as best remedy for headache.
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