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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1902
Page
4
The Sentinel announces Lawyer H K Bente as a candidate for Pettis county prosecuting attorney subject to the democratic party. Bruce Barnett is also noted as a candidate. The piece contrasts bill boards with board bills and reflects on New Years labels and Boer victories.
Mr A Dow endorses a Sedalia cannery as already thriving in the area. He notes the unusual winter weather makes it hard to tell if spring has arrived or summer approaches.
If the lighting contract is accepted by the company Sedalia may escape its financial hole. President Roosevelt cannot snub Senator Cockrell. The Missouri general once a rough rider is linked to the matter.
A televised council session praised for its performance suggests the council may avoid a spring election if current efforts continue. The remark frames the council as effective in its mandate and potentially prevents electoral campaigning this season.
Citizens discuss a city council push to remove existing structures such as bill boards. Some residents accuse Hurley and Dean contractors of lacking the resolve to proceed with Third Street paving.
The Boonville Board of Trade runs a Lookout Committee and prompts why Sedalia Business Men's club should not create an Outlook Committee. The debate centers on forward planning and community engagement within local commerce.
The Sentinel extends compliments of the season and wishes Sedalia a prosperous 1902 as city leaders undertake efforts to improve the year.
A colorful note speaks of Rip Van Winkie waking at the opera house this evening as Sedalia with her girl and eager for the great race of 1902 prepares for action and excitement.
The people of Nevada Missouri reject retreat and press ahead with a 2000 foot deep bore project for possible gas or oil. Subscriptions are being taken to fund the venture.
The narrator notes Mr Bryan's residence near Lincoln Nebraska will have twenty rooms and that the democratic leader must anticipate hosting presidential delegations again.
The two column picture of E. T. Behrens of Sedalia in the St. Joseph News yesterday afternoon resembles a senatorial candidate. Behrens is described as a good looking figure.
The report states Hero Hobson will resign from the navy and enter the upcoming race. Details on timing and competing team or place are not provided in the snippet.
A thief entered a private room at Pehl's restaurant last night and took a pair of striped socks among other items. The remark hints the Hawks to focus on men who wear striped socks as a clue.
A regional verse describes a five year old boy, Leetle Bateese, chased by chores and mischief. The grandfather laments the boy’s busy play and watches him sleep as the rooster crow nears. The speaker asks the child to stay small for a while so the elder can rest.
A reflective verse fragment questions the location of tomorrow and the value of anticipation. The speaker contrasts fools claiming tomorrow to live with the wisdom that yesterday already held the truth.
Judge John G. Senior returned from Knob Noster where stockholders met. A 3 percent dividend was declared and officers elected: President W D Carpenter Vice President James Hogan Cashier C B Littlefield Assistant Cashier Mont Kendrick. Directors include C W Rothwell W D Carpenter C B Littlefield James Hogan R H Uttley W R Clark J H Rothwell John Lay and J G Senior.
The trial of Baron Bum Bum will come up at Butler Friday January 10. Among those from here who will attend are Judge Shirk W A Latimer and Judge Dalby. James Taylor of Smithton will be a witness.
Ernest Clark, a Sedalia native and practicing lawyer and singer, unveils a new street car fender invention. The inventor emphasizes practicality and potential impact on trolley safety and curb damage reduction.
A visiting elocutionist Professor Brownlee met attendees here and gave an impromptu program of recitations. Mrs W D Steele performed as a soloist. Refreshments of pineapple ice and pink and white mint wafers were served by Walch to a large gathering.
Ernest E. Clark, a former attorney and Wilbur Opera bass, has patented a street car fender that can drop to shield pedestrians, cut current and apply brakes in emergencies. He believes the device could have saved many of the city’s street car accident deaths. Also noted is the release of Edward Forshay from an Illinois asylum after a murder case, with his sanity deemed restored by a judge.
About two hundred guests including teachers and literary figures attended a reception last evening at the Royal Tribe of Joseph hall. Superintendent G. V. Buchanan and wife issued the invitations for the event.
The annual meeting elected officers for the hospital board including President Mrs A P Morey and Vice Presidents Mrs R L Hale and Mrs Mary Menefee. Other posts filled were Financial Secretary Mrs Robert Wright Treasurer Mrs Margaret J Powers Recording Secretary Mrs F I Boies and Corresponding Secretary Mrs Fannie Gold.
Melbourne Macdowell, who recently visited Sedalia, claims he was drugged when assigning the Sardou plays to C. M. Brune and alleges he was kidnapped and married against his will. He says the episode unsettled him, leading to drinking, and he now sues Bruno in Kansas City for heavy damages.
Grover Durrill, 12, son of J Cole Durrill and his wife, eight miles south of town, was struck in the eye by a rock at Miss Lulu Hampy’s school this morning. Authorities deem it an accident and say he may lose sight in that eye.
John Clum a former Sedalian and Miss Louisa Bestion were married in Joplin last Thursday. The groom works as an engineer at Lemp's ice plant. In Sedalia circuit Judge Wm Hartzell presided, and Clum's friends hold him in high esteem.
A broken drain pipe in the boiler at the high school released water and steam this morning, prompting an early dismissal until repairs were completed this afternoon.
The second trial to determine Hebrew Tivis's mental condition will be held in Judge Parsons' court on Monday January 20.
E. J. Westerhouse and his bride from Concordia visited the city today as they plan to reside in Havana Cuba. The couple announced their relocation to the Cuban capital.
James A. Amick of 404 East Fifth street is reported quite ill, with local health workers monitoring his condition.
Hail's Sedalia forecast from January 7 1902 expects fair weather tomorrow with calm conditions and light winds across the area. Residents are advised to prepare for clear skies and mild temperatures as a stable front moves through Missouri.
The note says they bought stock of Huyssen & Holt shoe company to sell at a discount, paying fifty cents on inventories cost. They plan a sale starting next Monday, offering savings to buyers, with a small profit and satisfaction for all. Watch Sunday papers for details.
Signed: J D Hail Dry Goods Co. custody of Ella Davis child transferred to the board of charity. Wm J Lemp Jr with E G Cassidy on company improvements. Prairie Queen lodge No 25 S O O F to install officers tonight and serve refreshments. Dave Emerich, formerly of Sedalia, doing well in meat business on Independence Ave Kansas City.
Dr. B. W. Harris of Georgetown wins a prize for the best original article in the January issue of the Chicago Medical Standard. Miss Aska Wells of South Kentucky street was surprised by about twenty young people yesterday evening. Games and dancing provided the entertainment.
C L Taylor, general time inspector for the Katy, spent a few hours in the city on his way from Dallas to St Louis. He has just completed a tour of inspection of the Memphis system, where he is time inspector and appointed ten assistant inspectors.
About ten section laborers on the Sedalia Warsaw and Southwestern railway quit Monday to protest a wage drop from 1.25 to 1.10 dollars per day. Rail laying work for track widening is suspended and new men may fill the positions. John R Scotten, a Missouri Pacific postal clerk, transfers to M K & T and moves to 917 Missouri avenue with his wife. T P Berry resigns after 34 years at Missouri Pacific shops. W J Whiprecht returns to duty after illness.
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