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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
4
The Sentinel announces Lawyer H. K. Bente as a candidate for Pettis county prosecuting attorney, pending Democratic party will. Mentions political climate around Bryan and 1904 hints. Notes Sedalia charity board activities, social chatter on Depew's wife, and World’s Fair site work beginning.
The note mentions St Patrick’s Day preparations with green goods and items. It recalls Pope Leo and a faded newspaper condition from years past. It references Laureate Alfred Austin possibly contributing a piece for a celebratory day and notes Missouri Democrats’ fighting stance yet harmony at the polls. It alludes to cold weather, Sedalia’s Prairie Queen nickname, Col Richard Blue in Kansas not yet pension commissioner and feeling blue.
Sir Henry Irving and Miss Terry gave Sedalia the go by this season. In fact, they did the same thing last season. But there'll come a day.
The Sentinel notes the St. Louis World's fair organizers focus too much on airship ventures, arguing the event should emphasize terrestrial enterprises and not aerial novelty.
A Kansas City footpad robbed Miss Amanda Rucker of $10 while another assailant in St. Louis brutally attacked her brother, marking a pair of violent incidents against the same family.
The poem recalls a quiet rural scene with animals and nature moving softly toward an untold end. It mentions pines pawpaws bees grasshoppers and the cow slipping away alongside a late narrator Ben King whose presence lingers in the verse.
Poem excerpt by Francis W. Bourdillon reflecting on night and love. Imagery contrasts many eyes in night and mind with single heart, suggesting light fades as love ends.
A group of young men whose parents belong to the German Pioneer Verein organized a club named Die Wahren Jacobe. Officers elected include President Michael Seethaler Secretary Ernest Gyseler Treasurer Otto C Botz and Sergeant-at-arms Ernest Friemel. Dance committee members are George Fisher Charles Botz and Peter Schrankler with arrangements by Otto Botz M Seethaler and George Fischer.
Major Brockman, a local roystering worker on Ham Street, shot Ed Brown in the hip this afternoon. Brockman’s revolver misfired a second time, wounding Ed’s three year old son in the mouth. Jerry Brown seized a musket before Chief Love arrested Brockman amid a racial row and claims of Brockman’s insanity.
The Huyssen and Holm shoe stock, won by J. D. Hail Dry Goods by a narrow margin of 10.40, was later secured by Wm. Courtney after further offers. Bente and Wilson, creditors attorneys, halted transfer claiming speculative purchase, with Judge Montgomery directing Trustee Wm. Powell to turn the stock over as the legal issues are resolved.
The Nehemgar club hears Superintendent Buchanan discuss tendencies in education. He outlines definitions, questionable trends such as deserting small colleges for universities, excessive freedom in study selection, single sex instruction, and easy curricula, and good tendencies like universal elementary and general secondary education, scientific teaching methods, and broader access to higher education.
The preliminary trial of Walter Lee for the killing of City Marshal Ed F Middleton at New Franklin on December 24 began before Justice R S Jackson in Fayette. About seventy five witnesses were subpoenaed and many interested visitors attended. The defense is represented by Sam C Major and W M Williams, while the state is by R M Bagby R C Clark O S Barton and J H Denny.
The idea of Col. John T. Crisp of Independence running for governor is described as the season’s biggest political joke, reflecting local amusement at the prospect.
A newspaper note warns New Jersey readers that Mr. Cleveland is steadily recovering, a development likely to unsettle fans and opponents eager for his return to action.
A report states Sedalia harmed Ella Davis by removing two legs and now seeks to deprive Davis of her baby, raising serious cruelty concerns and prompting legal attention.
A chaotic crowd of women surged as he departed the Brooklyn Academy of Music, trying to kiss him in the frantic scene.
H. Hoffman, the general merchant at Smithton, has sold his business to Cord Kahrs the fruit man. Kahrs will take charge once the invoice is completed. Hoffman plans to relocate to Kansas City or St. Louis.
Mr and Mrs Charles Rockwell entertained the Les Ami club last evening at their remodeled East Fifth street home. High five was played with Mrs Jack Freeman winning the ladies prize a gold mantel clock and Mr Albert Kahn taking the booby prize. Elegant refreshments followed and guests enjoyed a delightful evening.
Wednesday’s Fort Scott Kansas brief notes the manager of the Who What When minstrel show, detailing responsibilities and upcoming performances in local venues. No further details available.
A five day old baby was born in a minstrel company’s car on the road. The infant and its mother live in the car, with a single other woman traveler described as an elderly colored woman accompanying the group.
Fire department responded to 418 East Fifth Street this morning to a woodshed blaze likely started by tramps or boys. The fire was extinguished with only small damage. the premises are unoccupied.
Prairie Queen lodge No. 125 installed its new officers last night and served refreshments. Members enjoyed a pleasant evening and the lodge did not adjourn until after midnight.
City officers say Burke stole Eugene Hugenschmidt’s money and clothes after begging a dime in a saloon on Monday evening. He then returned hours later with a pocketful of cash and left town that night.
Rachel, Helen and Agnes, daughters of Superintendent and Mrs. G., are named in a brief social item noting their lineage and family ties within the community.
About seventy children attended a social afternoon hosted by Buchanan with recitations by Professor Brownlee and Mrs. J. M. Offield. Refreshments were served. The death of Mrs. Susanna Cook, who died in Warsaw, was noted as she traveled to Dana, Indiana with her remains.
Thomas L. Chisman sues Samuel A Rosse on a note demanding 615.85. O W Hornung and Florence Hurst of Buffalo Dallas county Mo were granted a marriage license by Recorder Looney yesterday.
Mrs. Sarah Hayworth of Taylorsville died in Indianapolis. She was the mother of Mrs. E. W. Shultz of Sedalia.
The Brown school six miles west of town is closed temporarily due to smallpox. Miss Zora Reavis has been teaching there.
Seven Phi Lambda Epsilon members at Warrensburg normal were arrested and fined $2 plus costs after jeering a policeman Saturday night.
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