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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1900
Page
4
Robdley D Thatcher announces candidacy for county treasurer pending approval by the Ettis County Democratic Party. The action centers on party endorsement and local political process.
The Sentinel announces E. W. Stevens as a candidate for mayor of Sedalia subject to the Democratic Party nomination. It notes the difficulty of enforcing anti polygamy laws in Utah and prohibitory laws in Kansas and calls for federal legislation.
A note from Leavenworth Kansas discusses operating slot machines under a monthly license. It estimates about 50 machines in Sedalia and calculates potential revenue of six thousand dollars per month if each machine yields ten dollars. The author asks if such revenue would clean the streets.
A local notice in the Atchison Globe shows B B Parrott claiming to advertise his wife. The reply denies any bed and board and challenges his account of his credit history with her.
A subscriber questions why blame falls on Brigham H Roberts for having three wives while noting others, including two of his exes, who surrounded him. The letter defends Roberts, calling him bold yet acknowledges his virtues.
An early Pettis County election report outlines Pudge Harris seeking the sheriff’s office amid local controversy. The piece notes long standing citizen and party tensions shaping the nomination process and the race.
In a county race for sheriff, L. S. Murray, deceased, was expected to have no Republican challenger. Hugh Gresham was the Republican aspirant, but Ed Crawford, then editor and Republican county chair, asked us to urge Gresham to withdraw. Gresham stepped aside and O. M. Harris became the Republican nominee against Democrat L. S. Murray, with the writer's influence backing Harris.
Billy Drach, a traveling man, arrives at a small Arkansas settlement and stays at the Eagle house. After dinner he requests a bath, and the landlord presents soap and tools, joking that the creek must be dammed to slow the watch.
The trial of Col. J. W. Ming began in Marshall with A. F. Vawter as the first witness and John B. Meyer second. Mrs. Johnnie Best leads preparations for a female minstrel show at Wood's Opera House within three weeks with city notables in the program. Rehearsals at Gregg's hall and the opera house featured Mildred Latimer and other local performers, with Miss Fan Smith cast as the African queen.
The Knob Noster High School team schedules a football game against the Miners' Club on January 27 at 2 p.m. at an unspecified venue. The matchup was announced for the upcoming athletic timetable.
Hoyt and McKee tour company led by Harry Gilfoil perform Welland Strong at Wood's with Gus P Thomas and Mabel Montgomery in key roles. Other cast members include Emile Gardener, Maud Wynn, and Eleanor Falk. Ticket demand high as advance sales surge and plans for further dates unfold.
The passage notes writers and actors nearing a limit in decency, with bold lustful content evident in bars across cities. It contrasts this with an exception described as a single pure innocent girl amid the depravity.
Lieutenant tarry Moss Corporal Will Graham and Corporal Sam Floyd are named to the committee on arrangements for Company Ds military ball to be held at Liberty Park Hall on February seven.
A large shipment of Hermitage and McBrayer whiskeys from 1892 is offered by G. N. Boutell at 309 Ohio Street. The notice also advertises a temporary Buttermilk Soap sale of three boxes or nine cakes for 25 cents by Servant Harker Drug Co.
Found traces of a silver chain and beads with cross opposite 210 East Third. Inquire at this office. If you have money to loan on city property, see Bailey and Smith at 108 West Third.
Finely illustrated throughout in half tones for five cents the issue features The Commencement at Colt Crossing The Lonely Veldt Mrs May Wright Sewall as Housekeeper The New Island Medicine at the End of Century The American Woman as Praised and Criticized by a Countess Nancy Harrigan's Suitors Europe up to Date The Mission Sunday Schools A Western Candidate for Vice President What Will Next Parliament Do Physical Training in Colleges and more items across politics society and education.
Advertises a street sale of illustrated booklets with over 50 pages, touting images and content. Notes price at five pence per copy and urges readers to obtain the issue from newsboys on the street.
Candy Palace markets genuine Yankee Spruce Gum sourced from Maine forests. The item highlights natural origin and regional flavor.
The Scientific American recalls Dr Schlatter’s operation removing a stomach from a female patient. She lived fourteen months afterward with nutrients passing from the oesophagus directly to the intestines and digestion sustaining bodily needs.
Prof J E Gresham president of the World's School of Magnetic Healing says business has been very strong since mid December with January the best since moving downtown. Graduates report success in Evansville and Kansas City while others note cures in Missouri and beyond bringing many visitors to Sedalia.
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