Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Sedalia Evening Sentinel in Sedalia, Missouri

We have 4,498,142 pages in Missouri

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Sedalia Evening Sentinel

Location

Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1902

Page

8

Lace Curtains Offered With House Showings

Property listing notes that lace curtains are included with the house and all curtains are reserved. An extra showing space will be used and samples will be on display for inspection.

Four Day Lace Curtain Sale Delights Shoppers

The sale lasts four days from Wednesday to Saturday with every lace curtain in stock included. Prices range from 43c to 10.00 a pair, all patterns now offered at two thirds off the marked price. The stock features Nottinghams Scotch Nets Point D Esprits Irish points Arabian Nets Brussels Nets and Ruffled Bobonets all new and up to date.

Auction Auctioning Off Finer Grades Remnants

A sale announcement notes merchandise offered at around 66 cents on the dollar with remnants of finer grades available at proportionally reduced prices. The wording emphasizes deep discounts on remaining stock and ongoing clearance.

Roads movement setback cited in pre election talk

The piece notes a potential setback for road movement and suggests if Dom Paul were to become president again his first act would be to decorate Webster Davis. It reflects Missouri residents abroad for winter and those who stayed home enjoying summer.

Webster Davis South

Candidate Bruce Barnett Declares Pettis County Prosecutor Bid

Bruce Barnett announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Pettis county prosecuting attorney. The Sentinel notes his statement amid local politics and hints at aviation context if aerial navigation becomes practicable.

Pettis County Bruce Barnett The Sentinel H. K. Bente James Montgomery Pettis Coun

Chicago corn king George H Phillips goes broke

Rye wormed through the market as George H Phillips the Chicago corn king faced ruin. The grain downturn has wrecked many other traders in similar roles.

Rye George H. Phillips Chicago Phillips

Police Chief Considers Thumb Ology For Detecting Crimes

Sedalia authorities weigh the use of Pudd nhead Wilson style thumbology as a novel tool for identifying criminals among the citys police force.

Love Pudd'nhead Wilson

Brazil Declines In World Fair Participation

The note states Brazil will not take part in the World’s fair citing no impact on plans. The author adds a comment about obtaining alligators in Florida, implying alternatives or local resources for wildlife.

Brazil Florida

Community Library Fund Appeal Cites Family Security

A urging note encourages contributions to a $1000 library fund even without children. It argues family welfare could affect anyone and urges generosity to support library resources for future generations and community use.

Serious to Draw an Axe on a Law Officer

The statement condemns using an axe against a police officer and notes the severity of doing so with murderous intent. It emphasizes the gravity of violent acts against law enforcement.

Pettis County Jury Delivers Verdict Against Swindell

A Pettis county jury yesterday returned a verdict against David Swindell amid a case that did not reference his name directly in reporting the outcome.

David Swindell Pettis County

Murray Reed Elevates Warrensburg Star with Sentinel Training

Murray Reed is making a mighty good newspaper out of the Warrensburg Star. This improvement stems from the training he received on The Sentinel.

T. Murray Reed Warrensburg The Sentinel

Twain Play At Wood's Opera House Draws Crowd

Nearly all attendees at Wood's Opera House last night had read Mark Twain's Pudd'nhead Wilson and understood it better than the character Puddin' himself, signaling strong literary interest in the performance.

Wood Opera House Mark Twain Pudd’nhead Wilson Puddin

Democratic state committee to meet in St Louis

The Democratic state committee will convene in St Louis next Saturday to arrange the state nominating conventions. A Sedalia delegation is urged to attend and speak on behalf of the city.

Democratic State Committee St. Louis Sedalia

Maryland Democrat Gorman wins Senate vote in legislature

In a Maryland session yesterday Mr. Gorman secured every Democratic vote for United States senator. The outcome signals strong party support though implications for the national race remain uncertain.

Maryland Gorman United States

Fort Scott Post Office Fight Settled in Republican Pact

In Fort Scott Kansas the two Republican factions led by Grant Hornaday and Col. J. H. Richards have resolved the post office contest. Eldon Lowe will keep the office for two years, after which Judge O A Cheney will serve a two year term. Similar deals are suggested for Missouri Democrats.

Republican Party Fort Scott Kas Grant Hornaday Col. J. H. Richards Eldon Lowe O. A. Cheney Missouri

House and Home by Nixon Waterman

A verse reflecting on difference between a house and a home built from loving deeds. The poem notes a humble cot may hold priceless beauty and eternal gold, with a gracious presence lighting the way and Paradise existing within.

Rail lines push extension projects toward spring completion

Division Roadmaster Peter Rockwell began removing and relaying 62 pound steel between Camp Branch and Windsor for the Fort Scott to Joplin extension, with plans for through trains by spring. The Katy adds steel for Texas lines, forty cars daily, with transfers at Higbee from C A. Work on Coffeyville to Guthrie will start in thirty days to ready track for Guthrie’s fall festivities, as Sedalia receives construction equipment under Master Car Builder John Wigton.

Camp Branch Windsor Fort Scott Joplin Katy Texas Higbee Coffeyville Guthrie

Brakeman Fatally Injured After Car Strikes Katy Train

Frank Phillips, a Katy brakeman, was struck by a car south of Parsons on Tuesday afternoon. His right leg was crushed and amputated after transfer to the M K T hospital. The jury convicted David Swindell of felonious assault on Sheriff Dillard and deputies, sentencing him to three years in the penitentiary. December M K & T business rose by 1 000 cars mainly from grain and stock.

Frank Phillips Katy Parsons State of Missouri David Swindell Dillard Bud Dillard Charlie Williams Swindell

Labor Shortages Spur Hunt for Men on River Route

Sedalia reported foreman Lafe Johnson hunting for workers Sunday with crews scarce and hard to recruit. An investigating committee, Dennis Sullivan of the Katy and W H Barnes of the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf, met behind closed doors Monday to review the situation.

Lafe Johnson Sedalia Dennis Sullivan Katy W. H. Barnes Choctaw Oklahoma Gulf

Wreck Responsibility Sown at McAlester Crossing

The report places responsibility for the January 2 wreck at McAlester which killed J. C. Jackson and Walter Beavers. Ballast cars are being placed at Engineer Street crossing by Brakeman Phillips of the Missouri Pacific as S B Smith returns to duty after illness. Conductor W J Lafferty gains a Lexington branch passenger run on trains 71 and 72, while Conductor George Light resumes his Lexington run after a two week knee injury layoff.

McAlester J. C. Jackson Walter Beavers Engineer Street Missouri Pacific Railway Phillips Missouri Pacific S. B. Smith W. J. Lafferty Lexington George Light George Baker C. C

Meyer's Coffee House At 512 Ohio Street Popular Spot

Meyer's Coffee House on 512 Ohio Street draws patrons seeking a respectable venue for light refreshments and casual socializing in a welcoming setting.

Meyer Ohio Street

Wanted Good Girls to Work in Local Establishment

Classified notice seeking female applicants for employment at a local establishment. Requests references and particulars of previous employment. With return address to S. L. at the Sentinel office dated January 15.

S. L Sentinel Office

Wanted Live Man for Sedalia and Vicinity

Classified notice seeking a hustling man for Sedalia area with salary of 50 dollars per month plus expenses. Experience preferred but applicant must provide age occupation and references. Address applications to Manager K. Bayard Building Kansas City Missouri.

Sedalia Bayard Building Kansas City

Fresh Confections From Meyer the Baker

See Meyer the baker for fresh con fections cakes and bread at 512 Ohio street.

Meyer Ohio Street

Residents Relocate to 120 South Ohio Street

Mueller and Rodekohr of Main Street plan to move about February 15 to the room at 120 South Ohio Street next to the Western Union Tele. Company location, indicating a street shift in local commerce.

Mueller & Rodekohr Main Street Ohio Street Western Union Tele

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sid Cannons Bradford England Ing the Sentinel Spnoanel Publishing CO Sedalia, MO W. H. Graffis Official Paper OF Dom Paul Inion Calais France Flat Creek Jefferson City Soc Earth Eve Paradise Nixon Waterman Wood's Opera House the Bowery Chicago Daily News Boys Peter Rockwell Links and E.E. McClellan Ohio St Ohio’ St Helfert & Raiffeisen’s West Main West Main Street Doc Cross F. H. Kruse Graph Office
Search Courier

Search the Sedalia Evening Sentinel Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Sedalia Evening Sentinel?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication