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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1901
Page
4
Daniel Thomas, a wealthy 1000 acre farmer near Columbus Ohio, pays large judgments for injuries caused by his three dogs. The fifth case has been affirmed by the supreme court with Charles Taggart awarded $1500 plus interest. Thomas has paid about $10,000 so far, with court costs and attorney fees likely to raise the total to about $15,000.
Indiana ex governor James A Mount dies suddenly in Washington D C. Congressman James Cooney has recovered and attended the House session. Weddings include John C Ferguson and Ruth Hitchborne at Knob Noster Missouri. A West Point inquiry featured cadets Mahaffey Dockery and Pegram under scrutiny by Congress.
The Chase-Lister company staged Mother and Son to a fair audience last night and will appear the rest of the week with a new bill nightly A grand 10 cent matinee is scheduled for Saturday and a furniture prize will be awarded to the holder of the lucky number that evening
A traveling company presents A Trip to the Circus for two Sedalia performances starting Sunday January 20 at the opera house. The old Chicago World’s Fair hit is revived with a strong dramatic core and wholesome comedy throughout, promising a rare local treat.
The forecast suggests a mostly fair day with calm winds and mild temperatures. No significant precipitation expected, and skies should stay clear across the region.
Local excitement arose in Stringtown after a cook learned a charge had been laid for a product described as Hot Stuff sold only by Kohen Koal Ko. The item was offered at two dollars per ton for cash, with a contact phone number listed as 263.
M. J. Donnadhue of the Missouri Pacific shops will raffle off a watch at George Fisher's saloon next Saturday night.
An advertisement lists prices for box coats of kersey with high flowing collars at 8.50 from 13.50 and children's long fur trimmed coats, cape appliqued over white, at 2.75 from 4.50.
The Jefferson City performance by the Convention Hall minstrel troupe drew about half the 800 seats, with receipts of 42 dollars against roughly 156 dollars in expenses. Despite low attendance due to two balls and a Federation of Labor smoker, the boys delivered a well received show with good natured jokes and encores.
Representative Bothwell introduced a bill creating a statute revision commission to be appointed by the governor by October 1, 1901. The two commissioners must meet the same qualifications as a Missouri supreme court judge and receive the same annual compensation of 4500 dollars, serving for five years.
William Sands R Marti and Fred Meredith were initiated into Seda lia camp No 16 W O W last night in a formal lodge ceremony.
The Knights and Ladies of Security plan a social session at R T Hall tomorrow evening on Friday. Community members are invited to attend for fellowship and light refreshments.
The Candy Palace advertises Spruce Gum as a genuine product available by phone order at noon.
Three railroad workers named Tom Gargus John Harrison and Guy Alberts were reported arriving at a hospital. J F Reece formerly of the Boise Making Department left for Cleburne Texas to take a position. Manlove Smith a machinist apprentice is ill with the flu. J W Carlisle of the M K T is taking a lay off.
Louis Speers, a colored man, was arrested today by Constable Robb on a charge of disturbing the peace of Al Dyer's family. Dyer says Speers attempted to strike his sick wife and abused his children. case set for trial tomorrow afternoon.
Granite lodge No. 272 A F A M will hold a regular communication tomorrow evening at 7 30. All Master Masons fraternally invited. J C Parmerlee W M 5 M Hodges secretary
James McAnineh son of Charles Mc Anineh treasurer of the state fair and his wife are both very sick with typhoid fever in Hughesville township. Dr S K Crawford was called to attend them this afternoon.
The W C T U will hold its regular meeting Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Conklin.
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