Pettis County assesses largest totals since 1896 in Brown report
County Assessor C. D. Brown submitted his annual report showing real estate at 7 971 760 and personal property at 2 178 370 with money and notes rising to 553 716 and a grand total near 11 500 000 including railroad mileage. The city of Sedalia totals rose to 578 683 and endorsements for university endowments are noted, along with local business ads.
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C. D. Brown
the Sentinel
Pettis County
Sedalia
Fainting Bertha Entertainment Tour Ends in Omaha
Bertha Leibbeke known as Fainting Bertha, famous in three western states, faces hard times after a Missouri tour. She returns to Omaha where she describes a lurid career, endures brutalities, and yearns for home as guards curb her distress in a cold cell.
Merriam Widow Weds Ex Deputy's Widow in Des Moines
The Iowa state auditor Frank F. Merriam has remarried, taking as his wife the widow of his former deputy C. H. Day. The ceremony follows Merriam’s public handling of a divorce with alimony awarded to Day’s widow and arises amid ongoing personal scandal and social attention in Des Moines.
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Frank F. Merriam
Iowa
Des Moines
C. H. Day
Merriam
E. L. Camp
Camp
Auditor's Office
Funeral of D. W. McClure Told as Noble Pettis County Farmer
The funeral for D. W. McClure was held at High Point Methodist Church and burial at the old Brick church ground. Rev. W. B. Cobb delivered the sermon, praising McClure for unselfishness integrity and generosity, noting his aid to many and support of Hughesville college. Attendees included Sedalia figures J. N. Dalby E. R. Blair and others. Floral tributes came from family friends and neighbors symbolizing deep esteem.
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Bertha
Nevada
Omaha
Sidesk
Eleventh
Dodge Streets
Nebraska
Missouri
Joplin
Denison Lodges
Pettis County
Sedalia
J. N. Dalby
E. R. Blair
W. H. Powell
Emmett McClure
H. W. Menschke
D. H
Hughesville College
McClure
Bank President Receives Letter From William Jewell Leader
A. R. Levering, president of the Farmers' and Merchants' bank, reported that the Hannibal Journal received a letter yesterday afternoon from Dr. Green, president of William Jewell College.
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The
Hannibal Journal
Green
William Jewell College
Early Lent Starts February 12 With Early Easter
Lent begins February 12 this year and Easter falls on March 30, an unusually early combination. The early dates affect religious observances for the season. Leaders note the calendar shift impacts parish schedules and liturgical planning.
Sedalia Steam Laundry Ad Promotes Laundry Services
The Sedalia Steam Laundry at 216 Lamine street urges customers to try its laundering process claiming it lengthens shirts collars and cuffs. Two phone numbers 154 are listed for contact.
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Longan
Sedalia Steam Laundry
Sedalia
Lamine Street
Coldicure Named Top Cough Medicine By Bard Drug
W. E. Bard Drug Company promotes Coldicure as the best cough medicine. The claim emphasizes its efficacy and brand backing from Bard Medicine House.
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W. E. Bard Drug Company
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Liberty
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A. D. Brown
Hamilton-Brown Shoe Company of
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Levering
Everette Gill
Fifth Street Baptist Church
Attorney
Charles Rendlen, Herman Hulton and
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Lake Creek Smithton
Bowling Green_s
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Flat Creek
Seeee
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Longwood
Washington
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Houstonia
Green Ridge Elk Fork
Ooeerr
Lamonte Blackwater
Owa
Miss Leibbeke
Philanthro
Pist
Bertha Leibbeke
Mr. Marshal
Curt Jackson
M. E
Hunt
Equitable
Woodmen of the World
C. M. Crowder
M. Leonard
Denison
Texas
N. L. Clift
South McAlester
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H. H. Knox
Queen City
Katy
Messrs
J. W. Harvey
J. B. Eckhard
C. E. Powers
J. N. Romer
E. R. Jones
H. S. Cowell
W. D. Kirkpatrick
J. M. Truitt
R. T. Arthur
W. W. Marshall
J. A. Gibson
J. A. Hodges
C. F. Wishart
N. L. Clifft
T. E. Davis
Live Oak Lodge No
Walter
Bart
Frank
L. Cox
J. A. Reamer
Vinita
Jackson
Young Beavers
Bard’s
D. W. McLure
W. B. Cobb
Lamonte
D. W. McClure
Point Methodist Church
Hughesville
High Point
Rev
Endowment For College
A. R. Levering
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