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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1902
Page
9
A review of Sedalia society notes highlights club movements led by prominent women. It details the Sorosis, Nautilus, Rocking Chair, and Clio clubs with presidents, meeting days, and study topics, plus upcoming weddings, entertainments, and community gatherings at local venues.
A reflection extols society women, arguing their head and heart unite in hospitality, sociability, and generosity. It praises entertaining, social outings, and openness to others, warning solitude harms health and happiness. The piece wishes health and longevity to society women.
A reader notes that women's clubs evolve from a quiet movement to a powerful force aimed at race betterment. The piece likens the shift to a river and compares it to historic reforms, predicting a future era of humanitarian work and possible major advances when the moment is right.
A Thursday evening event at Mrs. Brown’s home 401 West Seventh Street supported Calvary church with a well attended party that netted a considerable sum. The church entertainment followed at Mrs. Lee’s elegant residence.
Local shopkeeper Carl A. Guenther advertises winter goods at the lowest prices with no carryover. The column notes visits of Miss Elsie Heaton and Ernest Heaton, Sheriff Dillard’s trip to Jefferson City, and various residents returning from travel. Central Business College boasts rising enrollments, strong placement, and new facilities, with alumni securing jobs nationwide.
Arrangements are under way for a large euchre party sponsored by the Elks. The event promises to be the season’s most elaborate entertainment. The date has not yet been announced.
Harper's Bazaar offers practical guidance stressing that advice should fit local norms rather than imitate urban lifestyles. The piece argues residents learn best from familiar rules and nearby traditions.
The week’s highlight was the Friday night concert at the Christian church by the Ladies and Gentlemen’s Musical clubs. Seventy eight trained voices formed the chorus directed by Mrs. W. D. Steele. Miss Jessie Smith played organ and Prof Farris was the pianist. both artists shown great ability. The oratorio concert was a pleasing success.
For St Valentine decor use pink table decorations and heart shaped foods. Cut sandwiches and bake small cakes in heart shapes with pink icing. A dish of kisses is suggested to stimulate conversation.
Mr W C Finch accepts assistant operator and station agent post for C and A railway at Marshall Mo. Mr L H Amrine promoted to city salesman for Moore Jones Brass and Metal Co St Louis Mo. D A Miller, just finished school, takes stenographer and bookkeeper job in Marshalltown Ia. Miss Chassie Davis promoted to private stenographer for Mr Crow manager printing and stationery dept. John L Perry of Joplin Mo endorses the school highly.
Mrs. F. H. Guenther entertained a small group Saturday afternoon at her city home with a guessing party honoring Miss Mattie Tracy of Louisville Kentucky. Refreshments were served on a chafing dish and Mrs. Rosse won the prize.
Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth White and Mrs. E. S. Page plan a series of dinners. The first event will be held next Friday evening with fourteen guests expected.
Miss Flo Mackey hosted about forty young people last evening at her home 320 East Fourth Street. She organized games refreshments and conversation for the gathering in a friendly social occasion.
A long list of cambric garments and accessories offered at reduced prices. Items include corset covers, drawers, night dresses, and embroidery trimmed pieces in multiple sizes. Sale features discounts on dress patterns cut to 19 cents per yard while stocks last.
A Monarch Laundry advertisement offers full service with bundle and delivery. Customer requested to prepare items and call to arrange pickup. Charles Van Antwerp, proprietor, invites families to use the service and promises satisfaction.
The new National Go-Carts have just arrived. Cal and see them at Lodge and Staley.
Dr. M. T. Collins was called to Cole Camp Saturday to consult with Dr. Sands of that place.
Dr M T Collins of this city reports Steve Shea, a prominent Dampville citizen, recovering from a severe attack of pneumonia after hospital care and treatment.
A fine boy was born Friday night to the wife of W A Thomas at 1011 South Lamine Street. Mr Thomas is formerly connected with the Silver Moon restaurant.
Mrs Walter Shirk will entertain the members of the Ladies Aid society of the First Baptist church Tuesday afternoon.
J. C. Venable day clerk at the Huckins hotel in Lexington Missouri was initiated into the mysteries of the Elk's lodge during the Friday night ceremony at the Lexington lodge.
Kansas City January 25 The jury found Mrs Addie Richardson not guilty of murdering her husband at Savannah on Christmas Eve 1900. The verdict came on the first ballot after thirty minutes of deliberation with Alexander Shepard as foreman. Mrs Richardson and family wept as verdict was read.
First Baptist Church at Sixth and Lamine streets lists pastor J B Fuller D D with morning worship at 11 and evening at 7 30. Sunday school at 9 30 B Y P U at 6 30. Calvary Church offers Holy Communion at 7 30 and services at 9 30 and 7 30 led by Rev S M Wilcox of Boone Iowa with the morning sermon titled The Use and Abuse of the World.
A meeting of the Pettis County Christian Cooperative Association will be held next Tuesday at 10 AM in the First Christian church. The board, composed of county Christian preachers and one member from each congregation, will elect permanent officers and adopt governing rules and regulations.
East Broadway Christian church holds services at 10 45 with a theme by the pastor The Beautiful Gate Special music by the choir An evening temperance lecture by John G Bauer at 7 30 is free and open to all attendees.
Rev. Hintz of Odessa Missouri arrived last night and will occupy the pulpit at the East Sedalia Baptist church this morning and evening bringing a two sermon schedule for the day.
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