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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1899
Page
4
Local Classified Notices and Small Ads Mixed in OCR
A jumble of rental offers jobs chores and item ads appears. Listings include rooms for rent furnished or unfurnished a Jersey cow for sale a parlor heating stove and a cattle pasture offering with prices and contact hints.
Switchman in Session Captures Gumbo Burnaby Ballast Report
F M Raike of the Midland inspects gumbo pits to learn the Midland method. The Katy road burned pits with failures while Midland achieved fully burnt gumbo yielding top ballast. Officials plan to adopt the Midland technique, though burnt gumbo is costly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F M Raike
Midland
Katy
Paris News
Hospital Arrivals and Conditions Notice
List of named workers arriving at the hospital with their occupations and locations. John King a section laborer from Mo ran Kansas with dysentery. M Humphrey a lineman from Denison with a fractured thigh. W A Sizemore a section laborer from Alvarado with fever. Benson Moore from Rocheport fever. E M Benn from Rocheport fever. y B Parks a fireman from Franklin Junction with fever and back abscess. E Hite a conductor from Denison and W C Cramer a laborer at crusher from Sweeney with fever. W Smith a laborer at crusher also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John King
Moran
Kans
M Humphrey
Denison
W A Sizemore
Alvarado
Benson Moore
Rocheport
E M Benn
Bridge and
Y B Parks
Franklin Junction
E Hite
W C Cramer
Crusher
Sweeney
W Smith
Pay For Carrying The Mails Policy Rates
The article details postal rail compensation by weight and distance. Base payment is 42.75 dollars per year per mile for 200 pounds daily. Increasing weights raise per-mile annual pay with defined steps up to 3,000 pounds. Additional sums apply for postal cars hauled, scaled by car length and week.
Missouri Supreme Court Voids Bridge Tolls
The Missouri supreme court sustained the lower court against the Missouri Kansas Texas railway in suits about the Boonville Bridge tolls. The decision abolishes the 25 cent passenger toll and extra freight charges, benefiting Missouri residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Supreme Court
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company
Missouri
Burlington Route Plans 6 Million Track Improvements
The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy spends 6 million dollars on track improvements excluding new lines in western Nebraska and Wyoming. The key upgrade is completing the double track between Chicago and Omaha, with 322 miles already double apart from a 15 mile stretch. Nearly all lines are double tracked with 155 Iowa miles slated to double within six days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Bassets
Nebraska
Wyoming
Chicago
Omaha
Iowa
Railroads Offer Four July Excursion Fares
Missouri Pacific and Missouri Kansas and Texas announce excursion tickets for July 1 2 3 and 4 at reduced round trip rates. It is the first time 4th of July tickets go on sale at month’s start. The plan aims to draw Sedalia residents from surrounding cities for a big holiday crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Sedalia
Attorneys Bradley and C E Morrow Represent Client
Attorneys Bradley and C E Morrow are listed as the legal representatives for the client in the documented matter.
Lineman Marion Humphries Injured in Denison Fall
In Denison on Thursday, Katy employee Lineman Marion Humphries fell from the new baggage room building. He was cared for at the scene, then transported to Sedalia Hospital on delayed No. 2 after dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Marion Humphries
Katy
Sedalia
Missouri Supreme Court Affirms Railroad Commissioners Decision
In a ruling announced yesterday the Missouri supreme court affirmed the case of the Railroad Commissioners against the Katy road. The suit sought to compel the railroad to lower freight and passenger rates over the Boonville bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Supreme Court
Railroad Commissioners
Katy Road
Boonville Bridge
Katy shops set to run full time starting July 1
Bulletin posted in Denison Herald states the Katy shops will begin operating full time from tomorrow, July 1. The move promises uninterrupted work and steady hours for the workforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
Denison Herald
To Have a Road in St Genevieve Missouri
St Genevieve, the oldest town in Missouri, is to gain a railroad route after a survey by the Iron Mountain and Southern. The line is planned to pass through the town, marking a milestone for connectivity and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Genevieve
Missouri
Iron Mountain and Southern
Trains News: Katy Bal last Work and Staff Moves
The Katy performs extensive bal last work near Boonville. John Benjamin returns to work after hospital stay. Mount takes a brief layoff. Cess Smith resumes July 6 after two months with a mashed hand. Holmes Hall to St Louis hospital for foot sprain. Marcum travels to Baltimore for his mother’s illness. R N Volker off, R H to take his place. One dispatcher from here to Franklin Junction. Jack Freeman chosen. Katy Flyer No 5 runs in two sections due to heavy business. Alexander marries Lulu Minn near Pilot Grove. Jim Teeters moves to Pacific Missouri. Koen relocates to a new home at Seventeenth and Summitt. Henk Wareham remains in critical condition after a paralytic stroke. Four carloads of miners pass through on the Katy en route to the Territory. The miners largely come from the Pana mings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount
Lexington
Cess Smith
Holmes Hall
Missouri Pacific
Company
St. Louis
J. B. Marcum
Baltimore
R. N. Volker
Katy
R. H
Franklin Junction
Jack Freeman
Soure
Reeves
Hatter
Mr . Alexander
St Louis
Lulu Minn
Pilot Grove
Jim Teeters
Pacific
John Koen
Seventeenth and Summitt
Henk Wareham
Weekly Portland Train Leaps Kansas City Route in 72 Hours
Leaves Kansas City via Union Pacific every Thursday evening at 6 40 and runs to Portland without change in 72 hours. This is the fastest passage between Kansas City and Portland with maximum comfort at minimum cost. Specially built for ladies and children traveling alone. Passengers for San Francisco or Los Angeles retain their berths. only a daytime car change en route. Tickets at 1000 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Union Pacific
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Porie
Tickett
Main Street
Missouri Crop Conditions Reported for July
Col J R Rippey notes fall wheat seeding at 1,106,330 acres with 19 percent plowed under due to severe winter damage leaving 900,000 acres harvested. State yield at nine bushels per acre and total 9,100,000 bushels, down from last year. Corn germination fair but cultivation needed. flax and cotton weaker, tobacco down, apples deteriorating. central Missouri best, northwest worst. overall crop short across state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
J R Rippey
New Land of Gold in Idaho and Buffalo Hump mining boom
Idaho enters a new era with the Northern Pacific extension reaching Lewiston and up to Lapwai Creek and the Clearwater River promising prosperity for farmers and miners alike. Rich quartz ledges near Florence Elk City Grangeville and Salmon River may outdo Klondike, while fruit and grain regions between Lewiston and the Hump offer strong markets and transportation. Send cents for the Buffalo Hump folder from Chas. S. Fee or NP agents. it includes a color map and regional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Northern Pacific
Spokane-Palouse
Lewiston
Lapwai Creek
Clearwater River
Old
Nez Perce Reservation
Buffalo Hump
Florence
Elk City
Grangeville
Salmon River
Lewistown
Hump
Cold Springs
Camas
California
Chas. S. Fee
St Paul
Minn
Northern Pacific Railway
Four Land Patents Filed by Presidents for Smithton Lands
Four land patents conveying lands in Smithton township this county were filed with county Recorder Looney. The patents bear signatures from Presidents Buchanan in 1859, John Tyler in 1841, and Franklin Pierce in 1854.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presidents Buchanan
John Tyler
Franklin Pierce
Smithton Township
Looney
Community notes on choir rehearsal and Fourth of July plans
A large crowd gathered at First Christian church for a chorus rehearsal ahead of the celebration. A final rehearsal is set for Monday evening. A July Fourth picnic will be held at Wesley chapel near Pilot Grove with Sedalia Talent supplying much of the oratory. Rev Frank Lenig will speak in the morning and Rev W T Scott in the afternoon. Prof Tiede of Sedalia and G B Sturgis fished the creek nearby. Benj Wells and Watt Major from Sedalia bought three carloads of cattle from Mayfield Bros and Dave Bryer. Mrs Will Sympson, previously ill in Sedalia, has returned home. Windsor Times-Democrat notes a Smithton fire destroyed a residence last week. origin undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Wesley Chapel
Pilot Grove
Sedalia
Frank Lenig
W T Scott
Prof Tiede
G B Sturgis
Benj Wells
Watt Major
Mayfield Bros
Dave Bryer
Benton County
Will Symps
Forrest Huebner Stock Co Opens Week at Forest Park
At Forest Park Theater tomorrow night the Forrest Huebner Stock Co begins a week of drama comedy and vaudeville with John C Webb's melodrama After Twenty Years. The production features vaudeville stars DeBae John Powers and Christo and offers top salaries at popular prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest- Huebner Stock Co
John C. Webb
Forrest Huebner Co
DeBae
John T. Powers
Christo
Representatives Chosen for Grand Lodge Delegates
Queen City Lodge No 52 K of P elected Jno O Fisher Robb Ramsey and H F Keens to attend the Grand Lodge meeting in St Louis in October Sedalia Lodge No 27 K of P elected E W Dugan C F Ernst and S M Hodges as delegates for the same event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen City Lodge
Grand Lodge
St. Louis
Jno
O. Fisher
Robb Ramsey
H. F. Keens
Sedalia
E. W. Dugan
C. F. Ernst
S. M. Hodges
We will celebrate sentinel noon issue Tuesday
The Sentinel will be issued at noon next Tuesday to allow its employees to join in the big celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Final Settlements Listed by Local Judge
Final settlements were made today by Judge John R Clapton in Eddy George estate by R H Moses in Benj Kline estate by Nat Lower in Louisa Lower estate a minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R Clapton
Eddy George
R H Moses
Benj Kline
Nat Lower
Louisa Lower
Free Sample Boschee's German Syrup Offer
An ad notes adults with cold related throat or chest ailments may visit A S McGowan or Otis W Smith to receive a free sample bottle of Boschee's German Syrup. Limit one bottle per person and no samples to children without parental order. The remedy claims wide physician endorsement and a 75 cent bottle curing or proving value. sold by druggists globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. McGowan
Otis W. Smith
Boschee
The Trip Economical
A Chicago couple sought to travel and, despite financial constraints, undertook a journey. Will B. Hunter of the Times-Herald recounts their experiences in a little book. Readers may obtain a copy by applying to Fyron, general western agent of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Co, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Will B. Hunter
Fyron
General Western
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Co
Nez Perces Lands Open to Settlement and Mining
The Nez Perces country between the Clearwater and Salmon rivers, 100 miles southeast of Eastern Washington, attracts miners as the Buffalo Hamp range reveals vast gold bearing quartz ledges. Rail expansion by the Northern Pacific promises easier access, with capital and modern machinery expected to unlock the region. For more information and a new map, send a two cent stamp to Chas. S. Fee in St. Paul or contact Northern Pacific agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clearwater
Salmon Rivers
Nez Perces
Salmon
Northern Pacific
Lewiston
Spokane
Buffalo Hamp
Chas. S. Fee
St. Paul
Minn
Northern Pacific Railway
1899 NEA Meeting in Los Angeles
The National Educational Association and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway announce their 14th annual meeting in Los Angeles from July 11 to 14 1899. The Great Rock Island Route issues a handsome book with views train rates and routes and requests requests for a postal card or letter to obtain a copy from John Sebastian G P A Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Educational Association
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Los Angeles
California
Great Rock Island
John Sebastian
Chicago
Burial of Mrs Nancy Barnett at Knob Noster
The body of Mrs Nancy Barnett formerly of Knob Noster Mo died yesterday in Fort Scott Kansas. Her remains were brought to Knob Noster for interment she was 66 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knob Noster
Nancy Barnett
Fort Scott
Kansas
New Doctor Sets Up Practice at Thornleigh
Dr. F E Van Zandt of Decatur Illinois has located at Thornleigh for the practice of his profession. He comes highly recommended and will no doubt prosper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornleigh
F E van Zandt
Decatur, Ill
Jury Disagrees In Vernon County Treasurer Case
Nevada Missouri jury in the embezzlement case of County Treasurer Frank Parker disagreed and was discharged. Parker will be tried again on July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Frank Parker
Vernon County
Parker
Fourth of July Music Rehearsal for Young Children
Rev. Cook requests all children aged 12 and under to meet at the First Christian church at 3 30 p m on Monday to rehearse the Fourth of July music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
First Christian Church
Patriotic Trim Dazzles J M Cannon Storefront
J M Cannon decks his big store with patriotic flags and bunting creating a vivid display. A profusion of red white and blue decor captures seasonal or national spirit. Storefront attention draws shoppers and onlookers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J M Cannon
Worrell Mfg Co. Rights Seized in Arkansas
A. G. Hansberger has taken all rights in the state of Arkansas for the Worrell Mfg. Co. of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Hansberger
State of
Arkansas
Worrell Mfg. Co
Threshing Week Planned Near Georgetown
Threshing will begin next week at the Shorts and Messerly farms near Georgetown, marking the start of the harvest period for local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Col Rader Dying Near Town After Pioneering Service
Col Rader a pioneer, eight miles west of town, lies at the point of death. His long career in local affairs and military service is noted as he battles a grave illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Rader
Col A . Rader
Sedalia Street Fair Project Moves Toward Go
The Sedalia street fair initiative has taken definite shape and will proceed, with Otterville Mail noting the town’s capacity to undertake such ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Otterville
Nightingale and Rainy to Wed in Green Ride Match
Public notice says W O Nightingale of Tionia and Abbie Rainy of Green Ride plan marriage. The announcement lists names and residence as the basis for the union notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nightingale
Tionia
Abbie Rainy
Green Ride
Death of Infant of Prof Gregg and Wife
The infant of Professor Gregg and his wife died this morning, according to the local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof Gregg
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John Benjamin
New Land
Smithton
Forest Park Theater
MY Donohoe
School of Music
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