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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1902
Page
4
Potter new road master for Missouri Pacific and Sedalia Warsaw and Southwestern will lead widening of the nar row gauge line with 100 men assigned next week to complete the work promptly.
Mediapolis Iowa July 1 The Burlington and Northwestern railway a 105 mile narrow gauge line from Burlington to Oskaloosa was converted to standard gauge in under nine hours amid rain. Under Manager Robert Law 150 miles of track were widened with 440 men. Trains shifted when the Burlington line train arrived at 4 20 and the Oskaloosa train at 8 30. The line is a branch of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy system.
C. Potter, the new Missouri Pacific roadmaster, began duties today with Sedalia as his headquarters. A native of Ohio, he has over 40 years in the role and has worked for the Missouri Pacific and the Big Four railroads. He plans to move his family to Sedalia once a house is found, currently hindered by many vacant homes in town.
Missouri Pacific shifts five east end crews to the west end due to division extension. The west end now totals eighteen crews while the east end has seven.
Missouri Pacific surveyors left to straighten the Sedalia to Jefferson City line as section men work to realign track. Wright Johnson of the Katy at St. Charles visits railroad friends. Katy engineers Bailey Divers and MacKiernan proceed to North Jefferson. Katy earnings for June week total 261 525 with gains over last year. Missouri Pacific reports 627 000 earnings up 34 000. Conductor Mike Garvin and Brakeman C C McDaniels attend court in Warrensburg. Henry Otten moves to Katy dispatch office in Sedalia. Operator Fixley transfers to Oklahoma City for night key duties. Lester Pearson, MP night operator at Leavenworth, visiting Nevada Mail report.
Parents in Houstonia Missouri confirm their child will resume duties this afternoon after a brief absence. The notice indicates the worker plans to return to the job site following midday.
The Sentinel announces Charles W. Daugherty as a Republican candidate for Pettis county circuit clerk. Described as highly competent with strong business training, he enjoys broad esteem, former ties to the People’s Bank, and wide county connections that promise a vigorous campaign.
Montgomery and Montgomery file suit in circuit court seeking to compel A H Gorrell to honor an alleged agreement for Munson to buy Gorrells 226 1 2 acre farm north of Dresden for 9500. Munson paid 10 to bind the bargain and expected further payments totaling 9500 with a note for 5500 due in five years at five percent. Gorrell allegedly refuses to complete the sale unless court compels.
Rev. J. J. Corrison sues W. L. Gott for 10000 damages in a slander case heard today in Warrensburg Johnson County Circuit Court. Witnesses traveling on the fast mail include Chas Hoffman F C Truel J H Day E B Quisenberry Fred Hoffman G D Calvert John Pregge Dr Overstreet David Brier Hiram and Washington Weaver E E Johnston Jule Yancey Harry Reed Walter Chestine Archie Campbell and Dick Wood.
County reports June collections totaling multiple items including porare ram by nde bales 233.09 State interest 25.66 County interest 192.00 six mile road 55.55 Sedalia school tax 626.35 Lamonite school tax 3.600 Smithton school tax 6.50 Green Ridge school tax 4.00 Georgetown school tax 1.23 County clerk costs 34.25 motos buck wed vesses US
The State fair board will hold a meeting here tomorrow. For private loans, contact C. C. Lawson attorney at law in the Katie building, Bell telephone 467.
Sedalia society circles hosted a Tuesday assembly hall dance in honor of visiting Miss Hazel Shelton of Kansas City and Miss Ida Naglon of Paola Kansas. Edna Morris and Gentry Estill led the grand march starting at eight oclock.
A juvenile party hosted by Mrs H Ludemann celebrated Flora Marie Ludemann's twelfth birthday Monday from 2 to 6 pm at Liberty Park Hall. Assisted by Misses Bertha Dickman and Minnie Pfeiffer, the event featured games music and refreshments. Guests received chatelaine toy water flasks and an opal ring from Marguerite Ludemann.
Mrs. H. Melville Haley of 517 West Sixth Street entertained friends this afternoon in honor of her husband’s niece Mrs. Joseph McPherson of Mt. Vernon Missouri who is visiting for the week. Mrs. McPherson and Miss Bertha Loebenstein were guests of honor last evening at a pleasant event given by Miss Blanche Bronson.
Mrs Henry Pehling will entertain a company of lady friends this afternoon at Forest park as a courtesy to her mother Mrs C L Kloos of St Louis sister Mrs D D Bramwell and daughter Miss Deane of Melville Kas.
Harry W. Johnson, a former Sedalian, married Miss Elizabeth Stanley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Stanley, both former Sedalians, in a Monday afternoon ceremony in Oklahoma City.
The Creater Hail Store in Sedalia Missouri reports threatening weather with showers and likely local thunderstorm tonight and Wednesday with increasing warmth expected.
Joan and other musicians are scheduled for the Fourth with the Second Regiment band also booked at Clinton on that date, leaving many local players tied up and unavailable for other engagements.
Mrs P Lane leaves Sedalia tonight to spend the summer in Western states for health. Mr Lane will accompany her to Kansas City for business before returning.
The family of Jack McGraw formerly of Sedalia Candy Company reports the death of their young son on Sunday in Kansas City due to stomach trouble.
Police investigate a theft at the Curran residence Hlur ley and Boonville last night. A warrant has been requested for a well known young man in connection with the case.
In the past two days the Second Regiment band has received requests from Boonville Pleasant Hill Green Ridge and other communities for performances. The band seeks skilled players and concert schedules as it expands its regional engagements.
Judge Rogers dismissed the case against Fred Bush and Mollie Williams for adultery. The ruling ends the legal action with no verdict or further proceedings mentioned. The names Fred Bush and Mollie Williams are the only clearly identified individuals in the readable text.
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