Robbed Roommate Suspect Tied to Wandering Patent Man
Ed Hinton, from Binkley Arkansas, reports his Pacific hotel robbery of clothing, shoes, and $5. He accuses roommate H. L. Dawson alias James Whipple, who fled toward St Louis. Dawson, a traveling patent medicine man, is said to have spent money on a woman and owes debts while having abandoned a Kansas City family. The note adds his funeral services were held at a family home with pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Hinton
Binkley Ark
Kansas City
Webb-Frey, Schlag Mercantile Company
Packer
Pacific Hotel
Hinton
H. L. Dawson
James Whipple
Dawson
St. Louis
Colored Thief Captured After Horse Theft
A 25 year old colored man named Cab Pierce was arrested by Officer Billy Drake for stealing a horse and buggy in Independence Missouri. He traveled to Sedalia, stayed at Frick's stable, was spotted by police, subjected to questioning, released briefly, and recaptured after a postal card description arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cab” Pierce
Billy Drake
Independence
Pierce
Sedalia
Frick
Grand St Paul Home Put Up For Public Share Sale
An 1887 home on five lots in St Paul with copper valleys slate roof and mahogany interiors is offered by owner Sam Dearing. Shares priced at 2.00 each, minimum 7500 shares, June 1 sale conducted by shareholder committee with a blind draw. Deed to Dr. C. E. Smith. funds held as trust. if minimum not reached, refunds. References include Gen. J. B. Sanborn and Mayor R. A. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley
St. Pauli
St. Paul
C. E. Smith
Sam Dearing
West George Street
East Fourth Street
Globe Building
Minn
J. B. Sanborn
R. A. Smith
Charley Smith Dies of Pneumonia at Age 2
Char 3 A vr aged 2% years, son of C A Smith, died of pneumonia at 8:30 o clock last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Char
A ‘Vr
C. A. Smith
Lady Maccabees Install Officers and Lodge News
Deputy Supreme Commander Anna Schumacher led a January 15 installation in Boonville for Martin Hive No. 53 with officers named and a banquet. Queen City Hive No. 7 members attended Otterville on January 16 for a public installation and supper. Also notes on hen production and a lodge meeting call, plus guardian appointment for the children of the late Mrs. C A Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Schumacher
Boonville
Martin Hive
Schumacher
Queen City Hive
No. 7
Otterville
Sallie Childers
Lena Finley
Sallie McNeil
Dexter Pioneer Dies After Forty Years Without Water
G. S. Dexter of Fairbury Illinois dies at a ripe old age after more than forty years without drinking water. Relatives say his peculiarity stemmed from natural inclination rather than a beverage preference. After illness began doctors urged water with medicines, he resisted then relented, and soon died.
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G. 5
Dexter
Ladies Musical Club rehearse for Friday concert
At this morning's meeting the Ladies' Musical Club practiced for their concert to be given as an extra number of the Lecture course at the First Christian church Friday evening. The regular program for today was omitted but will be presented at next Wednesday morning's meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Musical Club
First Christian Church
General Fitzhugh Lee Lecture Possibility Noted
Captain T. C. Holland of the local camp U C V has received a letter indicating General Fitzhugh Lee could be secured for a lecture here soon and plans may be arranged accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Holland
Fitzhugh Lee
Fine program at German Evangelical church hall
Tomorrow evening the Young People's society presents a musical and literary program at the Sunday school hall on Fourth and Vermont. An open invitation is extended to all community members to attend and enjoy the performance.
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German Evangelical Church
Fourth and
Vermont
Young People’s Society
Swains's Nashville Students to Perform at Wood's Tonight
W I Swain's original Nashville Students arrived at 10 20 this morning and will present a premier musical entertainment of the season at Wood's this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Swain
Nashville
Wood
Jefferson City officer claim sparked by new inspector
Joseph Bowers, in Jefferson City, asserts a supreme court decision confirms his rightful election as sheriff, disputing Fi lis R. Smith. Smith has been out of office and paid full salary, making the discovery largely symbolic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Joseph Bowers
Supreme Court
Filis R. Smith
Republican Proposal on Municipal Affairs Satisfies Scriptural Admonition
A citizen urges Republicans to present any municipal affairs proposal in an official form so the public can follow scripture and agree with adversaries quickly. The note emphasizes transparency and orderly process in local governance.
Stephens Elected President Of Central Missouri Trust Co
Jefferson City Missouri January 22 The Central Missouri Trust company elected Lon V Stephens ex Governor as president Gus A Fischer as vice president and treasurer and Sam B Jeffries as secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Central Missouri Trust Company
Lon V. Stephens
Gus A. Fischer
Sam B. Jeffries
Bryan Predicts Imperialism Becomes Democratic Fight
William J. Bryan in Cincinnati on January 22 says the next democratic battle will focus on imperialism. He also attacks trusts and proposes removing trust goods from the free list and capping corporate capitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Sedalia Hardware Moves Into J D Hail Dry Goods Space
Sedalia Hardware and Grocery Company rents the Ohio street room formerly used by J. D. Hail Dry Goods and will occupy it starting March 1.
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Sedalia Hardware and Grocery Company
Ohio Street
J. D. Hail Dry Goods Company
Threats of showers and snow flurries later this week
Forecast calls for possible showers and probable snow flurries tonight or Thursday as unsettled weather moves in. Forecasters warn of light accumulations and slick patches in northern areas.
Flora cough care for sale at McGowan's
A promotional note offers Flora cough care for twenty five cents that could buy as much as one hundred dollars in relief by saving pain time and doctor bills. Sold at McGowan's.
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McGowan’s
Kentucky Street social and city notices in Sedalia
Miss Martha Moorman of Kentucky street hosts a card party. W. H. Jackson and Carrie Freeman, colored, of Sedalia, obtain license to wed. Miss Edna Teufel of 514 42nd East Third street to host cards tonight. Police called to Sixth and Lamine over stone-throwing by boys. Fire department responds to 1208 Harrison Street at 12:30 for a house fire in John White's residence. The fire was not specified.
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Martha Moorman
Kentucky Street
W. H. Jackson
Carrie Freeman
Sedalia
Edna Teufel
Third Street
Harrison Street
John White
Obituary: Frank Ringe Dies at 63 in Harris County
Frank Ringe a well known German resident of 230 South Prospect died of general debility at 4 this morning aged 63. He leaves a widow and four children Henry of Pine Bluff Ark William of Kansas City and Lena and Anna of Sedalia. He belonged to Houstonia lodge of Odd Fellows. Funeral will be held on Friday.
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Frank Ringe
South Prospect
Henry
Pine Bluff
Ark
William
Kansas City
Lena
Anna
Sedalia
Houstonia Lodge of Odd Fellows
Closing Out Winter Goods at Carl A Guenther’s
Carl A Guenther’s announces a comprehensive winter stock sale with greatly reduced prices to clear inventory before spring arrivals. Dress goods underwear blankets comforts and heavy goods across all departments are offered with exceptional bargains expected to attract quick sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guenther’s
Burlington Denver Express Through Scenic Colorado Ad
The itinerary promotes a Kansas City departure at 10 40 a m with a mid afternoon Denver arrival and five hours to enjoy the city before continuing west by chair cars sleepers and dining cars. It emphasizes a through California excursions with personally conducted tours via Scenic Colorado every Wednesday and Thursday morning.
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Kansas City
Denver
West
Colorado
France
Paris
Burlington
California
Hunting and Fishing in the South Feature Ad
An old Burlington Northern Express ad promotes travel to the upper Northwest and invites readers to describe their trip for quotes and free printed matter. It lists R H Crozier T P A Kansas City and L W Wakely and Howard Elliott of St Louis as contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington-Northern Pacific Express
Northwest
R. H. Crozier
Main Street
Kansas City
L. W. Wakely
St. Louis
Howard Elliott
Guide to Southern hunting and fishing and state laws
Describes top localities for game and fish in the South and lists laws, guides, and hotel rates. Indicates the book can be obtained by sending a two cent stamp to G. B. Allen of the Southern Railway in St. Louis Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Allen
Southern Railway
St. Louis
A New Electric Clock Shines at Monarch Laundry
A new electric clock has been placed in the office of Monarch laundry. The clock sits in a bright position lit both day and night and is expected to be a convenient fixture for the public. The laundry’s work is described as reliable and accurate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monarch Laundry
Low price dental work offered by Major and Son
Due to drought and crop losses Dr T T Major and Son announce limited time discounts on dental care. Pulls and full sets priced at eight dollars. gold and platinum fillings from 75 cents. cement and amalgam fillings 50 cents. bridge work emphasized and painless extractions promised. Office at 410 Ohio Street opposite the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvatander
Ohio Street
Court House
Red Cross Ball Blue Tops World in Quality
The item touts Red Cross Ball Blue as the best in the world noting a large two ounce package priced at five cents.
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Frank McAllister
South
E. W. Clippinger
Lloyd Perrin
Emmett Trader
Theo Bunger
Charles Plumlee
Dearing
Children’s
Ohio St
EF. E. Johnston
Viking
Lady Maccabees
Dunkwater
Greenway
Gertz
R. K
Barner
F. K
Back
Moreland
Serg
Mrs. McMahan
M. At A
Hirsch
Sentinel
Deck
Mrs. Fisher
Georgie Shy
Sarah Slocum
Lizzie Burford
May Slocum
Mat A
Ida Hopkins
Amanda Hogan
May Neal
Lamine Hive
Banner
Ment
United States
Knights and Ladies Lodge No. 23
E. J. Lampert
C. A. Stewart
Fairbury, Ils
Musical Entertainment
Prairie Queen Lodge
Oddie
Prairie Queen
Stephens
City News
Ning
Lamine
Carl Guenther
Carl A
E.E. McClel
Olito St
J. W. M’clain, P
T. A
Homeseekers
Texas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Missouri Pacific
Pleasant Hill
C. E. Styles
A.G.P.A
H. C. Toownnsed
G.P
T.A
Nebraska-Colorado Express
Dr. T. T. Major & Son
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