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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1901
Page
4
A light promotional note touts Monarch Laundry as a solution for damp linen that freezes on the line and tears when pulled free, urging families to send their wash for careful handling and faster drying.
A group of hunters reportedly killed 173 rabbits and prepared them for shipment to a destination in St, detailing the method and local involvement in the unusual harvest.
Local residents and visitors are active with travel and funerals. The Rev E J Hunt left for Holden to attend the Rev Jump funeral. James McCormick arrives from the south for MKT. Miss Agnes Dalby Miss Coleole Dix Roy Dalby head to Columbia for school. Miss Helen lodge heads to St Louis. E D Francis goes west on Missouri Pacific. Constable J A Robb listed as sick.
Smithton items report multiple community updates including residences built for Lumpee family and others, visits by Frank Farmer and J D Monsees, and a bank dividend of 8S percent. Local marriages none, but harvests, hunts, and new zinc and lead prospects near Smithton are noted. Real estate transfers list numerous deeds and town plots, with details of buyers, sellers, and locations in Clinton, Green Ridge, Sedalia, and Smithton townships.
The forecast indicates a drop in temperatures tomorrow with a chance of hail in some areas. Officials warn residents to secure loose objects and take shelter during storms.
Hamburgh offers insertings and goods up to 35 cents. Colored Swiss embroideries priced at 25 cents to 50 cents. Matched Swiss and embroidery sets receive special attention and showings are liberal.
The Rev J C Jacoby from Webster City is favored for Trinity English Lutheran’s pastorate in Webster City to replace Rev J F Seibert. Butler ministers hold a two week revival with many conversions led by Rev J Alexander from Rich Hill. The Ministers Alliance met at Fifth Street M E Church led by Rev C A Buchanan of East Sedalia Baptist.
The article outlines a path to architecture starting as a draftsman by winning a free scholarship in Architectural Drawing from the International Correspondence Schools in Scranton Pennsylvania. It notes a six to ten month study period, then securing drafting work, with home study continuing to allow progression to architect or contracting/business ventures while earning wages.
A bold, sensational kidnapping attempt attracted alarm after a 17 year old boy, son of Blackfoot Liz, was seized by a masked suspect. Police say the incident occurred under cover of darkness near 263 Main and Vermont as residents discuss possible motives and suspects. The supposed ruse involved a price quote for coal offered by Kohen Koal Ko at three dollars per ton for cash.
When you want a good job of printing take your work to the Fisher Printing company at 119 East Second street They use good paper good inks and good presses and employ experienced union workmen The quality of your work is assured when the Fisher Printing company does it Telephone 149.
Architect T. W. Bast and assistant Strong completed twenty three drawings of the state fair buildings.
The state fair board will convene a meeting in the city next Saturday.
Notice from Sedalia Missouri dated December 27 1900 announces the regular annual meeting of the Sedalia Water and Light company shareholders at the company's office in Sedalia on Monday January 14 1901. Polls open at 9 a.m. for election of directors and other business. Presented by President Qoa A Crandall and Secretary L P Andrews.
Keck and Ramsey, local undertakers, shipped a infant's casket to Otterville today. The message notes swift transport and a solemn service arrangement by the firm.
W L Jones calls attention to his general transfer service offering coal and wood hauling garbage hauling and moving of all kinds. Orders may be placed by calling telephone number 369.
The law firm Barnett & Barnett dissolves. Bruce Barnett has moved his office to Grand Central building at 304 Ohio Street.
A brief classified notice promotes the Candy Palace as home to The New 20th Century Kiss available by phone order or in person. Call 218 for details and purchase.
A Trenton thief stole a pig during the night before butchered it in a barn lot and carried the carcass away. Police are investigating the unusual crime and seeking information from residents.
On December 29 1900 directors of the Schalia National Bank ordered a dividend of 3 percent to be paid on demand from the last six months earnings. EE R Blair Cashier.
Bard's showcases new scarf pin models as fashion accessories for men. Sets feature varied metals and stones with classic and contemporary designs suitable for formal and casual wear.
A graveling program for unpaved streets has begun in Jefferos Es area. Private sellers moved a portion of the supply, with some lots selling under twenty dollars and others as high as twenty two dollars. The text is partial and unclear.
Sale offers a complete barber shop and bath room in a city of 20000. All items are new and in fine condition. Reason for selling owner has opening in another business. 300 dollars cash will swing this bargain. Address Ragmor sare of Sentinel.
Black blankets with heavy fleecy lining available in all sizes. All wool plaid blankets priced at 3.05 pounds. Offer includes half a dozen color combinations and generous sizes.
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