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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1900
Page
3
Men suffering kidney and bladder ailments who gain no relief from doctors should try a new approach. The notice urges trial of remedies promising relief after ineffective medical treatment.
In Fort Scott Kansas on January 22 George and Ed Meeks convicted of murdering Leopold Edlinger were taken from the jail and lynched by a mob of about 500. Amos Phillips an accomplice was spared amid doubt of his guilt after a jail breakout with 20 to 30 shots fired at officers.
Benjamin Richardson, accused murderer of Jailer Henry, captured in Mammoth Springs Arkansas after seeking food at the edge of town. Mayor Elder confronted him, Richardson surrendered with no resistance and admitted overpowering the jailer leading to Henry’s fatal injury, a version locals dispute.
The Indian Doctor at 317 Lamine Street Hotel LeGrande block offers a 16 day free trial of his Universal Natural Weed medicine made from a renowned natural herb. He promises instant relief for moving pains and free consultations. The doctor also claims a Duroc Mineral Oil Springs cure for indigestion and bladder issues, aimed at helping the poor.
A blaze yesterday morning destroyed the Taylor Lumber company buildings machinery and manufactured lumber in Lafayette Ind. The loss is put at 47000 with 57000 insured to cover the entire plant. The lumber yard was saved.
In the early hours, the west end of the Third street tunnel between Hill and Hope streets caved in, entombing 11 laborers and bricklayers. Inspector W. T. Lambie was fatally injured as he was leaving the tunnel after the collapse.
The Sentinel plans a citywide canvass by J. Martin Love to present the paper’s merits. Love will visit every house offering subscriptions and promises a clean bright paper with local news. He is a Sedalia youth linked to Engineer Love of the Missouri Pacific and has worked in Iowa Illinois Wisconsin.
Sedalia residents are asked to approve a one mill levy from the existing 60 cent tax to support a new $50,000 Carnegie library. If the measure passes at the February 6, 1900 election, the city tax burden remains unchanged and the gift funds construction. The library board urges voters to participate. Election Tuesday February 6 1900.
Hon W D Steele is confined to his bed with a sprained ankle. The report notes he suffered the injury recently and remains unable to walk.
A daytime school opens after January 1 at 405 410 Ohio Street up stairs teaching Gregg shorthand budgeting and modern methods at low terms. The program aims to fit pupils for responsible positions in stenography and bookkeeping and offers instruction in any study.
J. Martin Love conducts a systematic canvass for the Evening Sentinel in Sedalia collecting three months subscriptions in advance. The arrangement guarantees prompt and careful delivery of papers under the Sentinel Publishing Co. authority.
Clean carriages heated by Lehman heaters offered for bar and opera use. No street carriages. Smoke-free interiors. Price is 1.00 per couple. Located at 207 209 Osage Street Pelephone 167.
Money to loan of 1000 and upward on real estate security. Farm loans made at six percent interest with moderate expenses and partial payments allowed. Joan B. Bothwell, attorney, Sedalia National Bank Building.
The Sentinel offers two or three good type stands and several cases at very low prices to clear inventory. Sale arranged for immediate take, prices next to nothing.
Grip tab offers relief for la grippe and colds in one day not affecting the head like quinine. Price 25 cents. Sold at Fleischmann's Pharmacy as the best remedy for headache.
In a promotional puff the ad claims no laundry in a thousand years could match Monarch Laundry for perfect satisfaction. It invites readers to try their service.
Short classified notice seeks a good white girl for housework in a two person family. Address 114 West Third Street and hours 7 to 8. Also mentions readiness to furnish physicians with fresty vaccine points. Harker Drug Co.
Nae bee Celery now 5c per bunch previously 2 for 15c at Candy Palace.
An old advertisement claims Dr Miller’s Cough Bitters will surely stop coughs and mentions Servant Harker Drug Co as the dealer.
A fragmented note on the Sentinent Want Columns notes that people read the want ads and that someone will want to buy what you have to sell or sell what you want to buy. It asserts broad reader interest and matches propositional exchanges to readers.
For sale. The cottage at the southwest corner of Eleventh and Hancock streets is one of the nicest locations in the city. Owner leaves due to poor health and will sell cheap to a quick buyer. Come and see.
Classified notice seeks a five or six room home or a four or five room downstairs area in a partly occupied building. Preference is a cottage close in. Apply Dr. J. C. Dysart at 209 East Sixth.
L. F. Mackey at 113 West Main street advertises that the Black Flag 2ndgg store pays the highest cash price for household goods and offers money on goods stored as collateral.
Wanted several bright and honest persons to represent us as Managers in this and close by counties. Salary 900 a year plus expenses. Straight bona fide no more or less salary. Permanent position with references, any bank in any town. Office work at home. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion v. Dent. 2. Chicago.
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