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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1900
Page
8
Great White City Sale begins Monday January 22. We guarantee it will pay you. Everything in foreign and domestic white goods muslin sheetings ladies shirt waists men shirts bed spreads linens laces and embroideries all contracted for months ago. Prices will be startlingly low.
News notes report sixty three cases on the docket of the February term of the Pettis probate court which will open February 12. Dr W O Dunlap of Sedalia operated on Mrs Jno W Taylor in Lamonte with surgeons Conway and Lantz assisting. Two attempted robberies on Geo Leonberger’s residence were thwarted by Leonberger firing a revolver. Robin Campbell returns from Windsor Sedalia and Warrensburg and plans to enroll in a Sedalia business college next week. Benton Co Enterprise note editor Lon Luther says Sedalia Sentinel has bought and placed a $3000 Gentianhaler Linotype machine, first of its kind in Sedalia, promising more timely news.
A local retailer advertises remnants from season manufacturing in Cambric and Swiss Edges and Insertings. Sold at half price or less, with yard prices from 5 to 25 cents. Items include six yard lengths and assorted lace and insertions. Customer details are not provided. The ad emphasizes direct purchase from a St. Gall manufacturer and shipment to Mr. Cannon at reduced cost.
The piece asserts Editor Graffis has faith in Sedalia and its residents, praising local character and communal resilience. It emphasizes confidence in the city’s leadership and the value of community effort.
Dr D L La Verne offers Grip Tab for la grippe and colds claiming quick relief without head ache from quinine. Price set at 25 cents. Advertisement notes Fleischmann's Pharmacy as the best remedy for headache.
Directors elected include F. E. Hoffman as president O. A. Crandall as vice president G. L. Faulhaber as secretary and treasurer J. R. Ridenour W. A. Latimer H. J. Hoffman J. B. Quigley J. M. Offield and Capt. S. C. Gold. Crandall and Faulhaber assume vice president and treasurer roles respectively.
D L Goss, tuba soloist, received a $185 double bass violin for the band orchestra. The group also gained $40 worth of new dance music. The band now holds over $3,000 in music on hand.
A violent clash occurred in the Katie building this afternoon when Col. T. P. Hoy was severely pummeled by Vint Igo. Hoy used a cane while Igo used fists and a chair amid a probate court lawsuit dispute.
The Georgetown mock trial led by Judge Coleman ended with Jas Sullivan found guilty of accidental theft. The jury sentenced him to return the stolen pig to Mr Lee Gentry's pig pen and bid it farewell. Mrs Will Cloney has moved to her mother Mrs Hinsdale.
Rev J F Seibert will deliver Light from a Martyr's Fire or The Burning of Savonarola at Trinity English Lutheran Church tomorrow evening, the first in a series on heroes of the cross. Catechism class at 2 30 for confirmands. Luther league led by Miss Katie Goetz. all welcome.
Rev Dr and Mrs Bitler host the At Home series at the M E church corner Fourth and Osage. The event is a social gathering with no preaching and offers a musical program and refreshments. Attendees may request elderly or young ladies as servers and may be joined by borrowed ladies from other churches if needed.
Rev Bitter will preach at morning service Sunday. Evening sacred concert features Mrs. Chas Bard and Mr. Brown Harris. The program includes The Gloria from Mozart Mass No 12 The Heavens are Tellin from The Creation An the Glory of the Lord from the Messiah Calm on the Listening Ear of Night. Parkes.
On the second Sunday after Epiphany a morning service at 11 o clock with address on Parish ideals welcomes the full membership. A 7 30 p m service and address titled Christ Manifesting Himself in Manifold Lights. Sunday school with bright music at 9 30 a m. John S Moody rector.
Church services occur every Sabbath at 11 a m in Knights of Pythias hall 114 East Fifth street with Sabbath school at noon Texts include the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Rev Mary Baker G Eddy founder of Christian Science Public cordially invited.
First Congregational lists morning sermon titled Craven or the Palms of God's Hands and an evening sermon titled Pressing for the Prize indicating a schedule of services.
The Trinity Lutheran Church will celebrate holy communion during church services tomorrow. Local congregation members are invited to participate at the church.
The Wate Col. Chas. E. Musick died recently in St Louis in the corridor of the Commercial building. He carried $12,700 life insurance in the Mutual company.
A continuation of unprecedented reductions offers significant savings on all items needed for immediate wants. Shoppers are urged to take advantage of the current opportunities before prices rebound.
Chicago health inspector F. B. Thirkield endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, claiming it cured his severe dyspepsia and digests food to relieve indigestion and heartburn. Servant-Harker Drug Co.
The Stirling company of Chicago, boiler makers, has filed a lien against the Sedalia Street Railway company for 2521 dollars 60 cents to protect their claim.
Kentucky woman Granny Metcalf, 59, says Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey is the best grip cough lung and bronchial remedy offered to people in her lifetime. Sold everywhere.
L. H. Wood of Parsons is registered at Kaiser's hotel and is in town for a real estate deal. He has been surveying a lot of choice Pettis county land during his visit.
An advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if they fail to cure a cold. EW Groves signs each box. The Donnohue Loan & Investment Co sells a residence in Pine Bluff Arkansas to H N Johnson a local teacher who will relocate his family so children can attend Geo R Smith College. The paper offers vaccine points to physicians and a deal on old papers at the Sentinel office.
Rev. Dr. George Miller, among Missouri's oldest Presbyterian ministers, died yesterday at his daughter's home in Kansas City. His pastorates included Cameron and Chillicothe, with prior service in Tarkio Nevada St. Joseph and Pleasant Hill.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a fat producing food that quickly improves weakness by weight gain. It claims the product works for wasting diseases in all ages and remains effective even after stopping usage.
A miller from Dickey's Mountain Pa recounts helping a young man with cramp colic using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The medicine relieved the attack promptly, leaving the patient rejoicing. Sold by Servant Harkin Drug Co J L Kautzman Otis W Smith.
F L Wright cashier of the Smith ton bank received a new commission as notary public today. W H Van Wagner of this city was also re commissioned a notary.
Modern remedy praised as soothing for croup and throat ailments. Advocates say Cronchial afflictions ease with Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey and urge every home to keep it on hand.
Carl A. Guenther says his clearing sale continues with the entire winter stock offered at less than wholesale prices. He notes that when he starts a sale it signals a real savings chance, urging frugal buyers to seize the opportunity.
Printer's material offered for sale by The Sentinel includes two or three good type stands and several cases. items priced next to nothing to clear inventory if purchased immediately.
Blees Military Academy in Macon Missouri opened with a dedicatory address by Daniel S. Lutt of St. Louis. A ball and reception followed for visiting patrons. The project represents an investment of 14.4 million dollars.
A bargain sale offers 200 bright clean newspapers formerly priced at 2.00 now available for 19 cents each at the Sentinel office.
Jesse E. James son of the famous bandit plans marriage January 24 to Stella McGown of Kansas City. He recently faced trial for train robbery and now works in the cigar business in Kansas City.
The Sweeney and Alvida minstrel troupe cancelled its Lexington engagement due to smallpox in that city. Lexington bans large gatherings, so the troupe moved on to Butler, avoiding the crowded venue as a prudent choice.
Jefferson City January 13 Governor Stephens issued pardons to Jacob Hensee and Henry Kaiser who were sentenced to life in May 1895 for the murder of E. E. Brown in St. Louis.
About 700 acres of excellent land has been purchased one mile southeast of Marshall Missouri. The deal marks a notable expansion of farm holdings in the area.
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