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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1901
Page
4
Fordice Redman visits old friends as a large revival unfolds at the Methodist church. Mentions of returns from Montana and Pennsylvania follow, with illness rumors about Mrs Schanck and Miss Montgomery. A baby burial at Antioch church precedes a sale near Green Ridge on January 15 and horse losses reported for C B Hurd and E H Halli.
The Sentinel promotes a six to ten month route to a draftsman role through an architectural drawing scholarship in Scranton Pennsylvania. Winners gain study time while employed, then can advance to architect or contractor and builder, with earnings kept while learning.
A Slater wag claimed night and morning cow milking prevents smallpox since vaccine virus comes from cows. The joke noted women rest from milking and men should milk cows, revealing playful gender role commentary. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised with 25 cent price and free samples at local drugstores.
There were fifteen additions to the Broadway Presbyterian church last Sunday, seven of whom were boys.
Washington authorities detail a protracted battle over local Belt telephone practices. A dominant firm curtailed rivals, charged inflated rates, and faced court challenges while Congress considered a competing charter. The record notes pay phones, boarding house restrictions, and rate battles ending in proposed unlimited service for 48 dollars business and 35 dollars residence.
McClure's January issue highlights strong fiction and art with Kipling’s Kim continuing in illustration by Weeks and Kipling. It features Raine's After Culloden, Wilcox's Rocks of Moraga, Flynt Walton's The Revenge of the Four, Wyatt's Lim itations, and Payne's The Chairmans Politics with humor and romance.
G Vacher of 157 Osgood Street Chicago reports his wife suffered a severe grippe cough but found immediate relief with Foley's Honey and Tar. He says a 50 cent bottle cured the cough completely and notes the price is 25 and 50 cents at all druggists. Smoke Peter Kuhn's Resolution.
Prof Roxa Tyler of Chicago, vice president of the Illinois Woman's Alliance, testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy relieved her severe cold, prevented pneumonia, and saved a doctor's bill. She praises its pleasant taste and immediate relief and says the medicine will be kept on hand. Sold by Mertz & Hale, J L Kautzman, Otis W Smith.
W L Jones announces a general transfer business with coal and wood hauling garbage hauling and moving services. Orders may be placed by calling telephone number 369.
Mrs Patrick Boughan, wife of a former Sedalia engineer on the Katy, died at a Kansas City hospital last Friday following an operation. The body was taken to her home at Horton, Kansas, for burial.
A newspaper ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh, claiming constitutional treatment via the blood and mucous surfaces. It offers $100 for any cured-failure case, invites testimonials, and notes price 75 cents with additional products.
Last Saturday evening Mrs. H. M. Moser and her son were in their home at 509 West Sixth when a lamp was overturned. A quick kick by the boy sent the burner flying away and avoided a potential blaze.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy described as pleasant and safe for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It is said to be free of opium or injurious drugs and suitable for children as well as adults. For sale by Mertz Hale Kautzman and Smith.
Sedalia Missouri December 27 1900 notice announcing the regular annual meeting of the Sedalia Water and Light Company shareholders at the company office in Sedalia on Monday January 14 1901. Polls open at 9 a m for election of directors and other business. O A Crandall president L P Andrews secretary.
Thrifty buyers are offered half stock and extra inducements on cloaks and suits. Garments priced as low as $3.75 and $8.75 with original values stated. Items include $15.00 blouse suits, $3.75 golf capes, and $8.75 silk lined capes with hood, all advertised as discounted.
The feature emphasizes low prices on white goods during the White Sale. Key items include drawers at 19c, gowns at 48c, skirts at 50c, and corset covers at 17c. Muslin pieces with tucking, cambric ruffles, and yokes are described in multiple size and style variations, with many items priced below dollars and some up to $6.50.
Advertisement lists 112 lyc 75 cent umbrellas and 2.5 cent umbrellas with varied prices. Silk with ivory and pearl handles inlaid with silver plus taffeta ribbons in all colors offered at discount remnants prices.
Bright and Wilbur-Kirwin Opera Company dazzled Sedalia with Said Pasha at Wood’s. Miss Kirwin sang charmingly despite a cold, supported by Moyles Stuff and Kennie. chorus dancers impressed. illustrations by Reader and The Girl With Auburn Locks added value. audience praised the troupe as top attraction at popular dollar prices.
Notice declares dissolution of the firm Barnett & Barnett. Bruce Barnett has moved his office to the Grand Central building at 304 Ohio Street.
At a December 29 1900 meeting of Sedalia National Bank directors a 3 percent dividend was ordered to be paid on demand from the earnings of the last six months. E R Blair cashier.
An archival snippet notes the artifact Elegant Cut Glass worn at Bard’s, associated with Cannel Coal and Kohen Koal Ko, reflecting a period-era item or display connected to a local event or collection.
i. B. Quisenberry, who sold his interest in Sedalia Hardware & Grocer last week, told a Sentinel reporter today he has not decided on his next venture. He has several plans in view but will certainly remain in Sedalia.
Constable Robb was informed that a boy named Joe Riley found a weathered human skull west of town while hunting. The skull lay beneath a brush pile near the county home and is under investigation.
The funeral for the late Elijah Wilson will be held from the residence at Fourth and New York on Wednesday at 2 30 p m with Rev. W T Scott officiating.
City Attorney C. C. Kelly announced there are no criminal cases pending in which the city has an interest all having been settled.
Wanted to buy a medium sized iron safe. Must be a bargain. Ad dress Farley Bros., 711 South Ohio street, Sedalia, Mo.
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