Tipton Leads Big Mineral Boom With Fortuna Field Rush
A Sentinel visit assesses Tipton as the center of a broad Fortuna field boom with mining firms, officers, and investors flocking to develop rich deposits south of Sedalia. Merrill Lead and Mining taps new shafts near Fortuna while domestic and out of state capital converges, signaling rapid expansion and future paydirt.
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Tipton
Fortuna
A. N. Gilbert
Merrill Company
Moreau
California
Sentinel
Joplin
Anxious to Be Pardoned James West Seeks Release
James West of Sedalia, serving time at Jefferson City State Penitentiary, pleads for a pardon. A Sentinel visit notes Warden Wooldridge's smooth operation, West's hopeful tearful appeal, and his wife’s active efforts amid rising concerns for fellow inmate Stubblefield.
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James West
Sedalia
Warden Wooldridge
Wooldridge
Th Stubblefield
West
the Sentinel
Stubblefield
Corliss
Jesse Major
St. Louis
Charles McLaughlin
J. E. Hillis
Jesse
City council adjourns and approves library, cemetery, and sewer accounts
The council adjourned last night and filed reports from City Collector Sheerin, the Queen City Telephone Company, and the public library board. Bills were allowed, warrants drawn, and an extension for Third street paving was annulled. A claim for cemetery improvements was referred to the public building committee.
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Sheerin
REES
Dssages
Public Library Fund
Winzenburg
Forest’ Park
G. Q. Simmons
Sor Eile
Queen City Telephone Company
Fred A. Churchill
Yeater
Public Library Board
Fulkerson
Messrs. Hurley & Dean
Third Street
Lamine
Osage Avenues
Hauptley
City Cemetery
Public Building Committee
Bunko on a Missouri Pacific Train at Sedalia
A Sedalia station bunko scheme ends when a sharp tries a $10 counterfeit-style cheque on a Missouri Pacific train. Passenger Theodore J. Ott confronts the con man, recovers the money, and continues to Jefferson City with tales of the incident. The piece also notes rail advertising drawing north eastern settlers to Texas and the Indian Territory and a conductor guiding passengers by wagon after an engine breakdown.
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Young Ott
Sharper
Capital
Jeff
W. J. Wilson
Sedalia
Jefferson City
Ott
Texas
Indian Territory
Parsons Sun
Katy
Parsons
We Can Do It Better Sedalia Steam Laundry Ad
The Sedalia Steam Laundry at 216 Lamine Street promotes its laundering process that lengthens the life of shirts collars and cuffs. Two phones 154.
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Sedalia
Lamine Street
Mrs Richardson Trial Opens in Plattsburg Court
Mrs Addie L Richardson facing murder charge in circuit court at Plattsburg Missouri yesterday with her three young children in attendance. Prosecutors contend she killed her husband Frank W Richardson in a dispute. The trial proceedings began as the defense prepared to present their case.
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M. E. Blum
St. Joseph
Addie L. Richardson
Frank W. Richardson
Plattsburg, Mo
Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry Ad
An advertisement proclaims fair wages and quality work, inviting customers to call for any kind of laundering services at Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry.
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lLongan
Sedalia Steam Laundry
Pettis County Christian Co Op Board Meeting Notes
The Pettis County Christian Cooperative association holding a morning meeting at the First Christian church. A board meeting is scheduled at the First Christian church Tuesday January 28. Members listed include Dr. Carter East Broadway Christian C F McVey Lamonte W D Wade Houstonia John Robinson Hughesville T G Kelly Smithton David White Walnut J H McCormick Sonia S F Berry Gilead Thomas Jenkins Beaman S Stewart Dresden C C Quisenberry Green Ridge D Pittman Eldorado J Rawlins.
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Pettis County Christian Co-Operative Association
First Christian Church
Dr. Carter
East Broadway
J. H. McCormick
Sonia
S. F. Berry
Gilead
Thomas Jenkins
Beaman
S. Stewart
Dresden
C. C. Quisenberry
Green Ridge
D. Pittman
Eldorado
J. Rawlins
Coldicure Highlighted as Top Cough Remedy
W. E. Bard Drug Company promotes Coldicure as the best cough medicine. The brief mentions the brand in advertising copy style and notes its availability through the Bard distribution network.
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W. E. Bard Drug Company
Miss Lelia Taylor Travels Home From Windsor Visit
Miss Lelia Taylor of Lamonte was in the city today en route home after visiting relatives and friends at Windsor.
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Lelia Taylor
Lamonte
City
Windsor
Sedalia Gains in Shipments Despite Dearth, MP Report
The Missouri Pacific commercial department annual report nearing completion shows Sedalia increased shipment volume last year despite a drought. The piece notes many other points on this division were less favorable.
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Commercial Department of the
Missouri Pacific
Sedalia
Permanent river route telegraph stations chosen
Two new stations on the River route, Wooldridge and Marion, host Western Union and Missouri Pacific lines. Both companies have wired for permanent use and will handle all business from Sedalia, with officials indicating the arrangement is permanent.
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Western Union
Wooldridge
Marion
Missouri Pacific
Sedalia
Dispatchers Office to Stay in City Amid High Command Visit
Reports say the dispatcher's office and division headquarters will remain in the city. Superintendent Hardy joined General Manager Harding on the river route yesterday and the party moved to Kansas City today. They are due in Sedalia tonight or tomorrow.
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Ies
Hardy
Harding
Kansas City
Sedalia
Frisco adds two passenger tracks at Fort Scott depot
Frisco railroad project trains to add a plank platform between tracks at Fort Scott depot. In Kansas City a machinists helper N B Gardner, 48, died in Frisco shops after a rail struck his head when a locomotive tender moved doors. Gardner left a wife and seven children at Olathe. Also note Missouri Pacific switchman Martin Crane is laid off and Tom Ryan covers duties. Prairie Queen lodge 18 will hold a January 17 special meeting with T R Dodge in attendance.
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Frisco
Fort Scott
N. B. Gardner
Frisco Railroad
West Bottoms
Kansas Ciy
Gardner
Olathe
Kas
Martin Crane
Missouri Pacific
Tom Ryan
Prairie Queen Lodge No. 18
B. of
R. T
T. R. Dodge
Bard Drug Store Offers Manicure and Toilet Supplies
Bard Drug Store highlights full range for personal care with manicure items and toilet necessities. Local shoppers can find brushes creams polishes and basic grooming products at the corner storefront.
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Bard’s Drug Store
Parerny Mutual Elects Directors and Officers
The Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance company met in the criminal court room and elected directors Judge John Senior J White E S Ebersole and A F Wimer. Officers named President Judge Senior secretary J S White treasurer A F Wimer. Delegates to the state mutual meeting at Carrollton February 4 and 5 include J S White and Squire Howe with Williams and Ebersole as alternates. Executive committee J S White A F Wimer and Wm Rissler. Auditing committee J F Howe S M Williams and McFarland.
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John Senior
J. §. White
E. S. Ebersole
A. F. Wimner
Judge Senior
J. S. White
A. F. Wimer
Squire Howe
Mutual Companies
Carrollton
Stanton Williams
Wm. Rissler
J. F. Howe
S. M. Williams
McFarland
Coldicure Promotes Cough Cure at Bard's Drug Store
Bard's Drug Store advertises Coldicure as a pleasant remedy for coughs. The notice emphasizes ease of use and quick relief.
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Bard’s
Steel amphitheater project begins at fair grounds
Mr. C. E. Stewart representing the Midland Bridge company of Kansas City arrived in Sedalia with a crew to start building the steel amphitheater at the State fair grounds. Materials have been on site for some time.
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C. E. Stewart
Midland Bridge Company
Kansas City
Sedalia
State Fair Grounds
Corn Razors Sold At Bard's Drug Store Lineup
A full line of corn razors is available at Bard's Drug Store as advertised. The display highlights various models for cutting corn safely and efficiently.
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Bard’s
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