Unions Wednesday July 3 1901
Weather outlook shows generally fair tonight and Thursday with possible thunder storms.
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1901
Page
8
Weather outlook shows generally fair tonight and Thursday with possible thunder storms.
Sedalia chapter No 18 R A M will meet in special communion at 7 30 p m Thursday July 1th 1901 for work in the M and P degrees. J H Mara John P Gass.
Sedalia and Nevada opened at Liberty park with a strong exhibition of ball. After three innings Sedalia led 2 to 1, showing solid hitting and fielding from both teams.
Steps toward organizing a new lodge of Odd Fellows here. The group will include fifty or more of the city's leading young men. Mr. F. E. Hoffman Jr. is in charge of the matter.
Miss Marguerite Clopton, recently operated on at a St. Louis sanitarium for tumor removal, is improving nicely and is expected to be brought home soon.
The Ladies' Aid society of the German Evangelical church will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Sunday school hall. All are invited to attend.
This afternoon the official thermometer at Dr. E. C. Evans's home registered a scorching 104 degrees in the shade, marking a record for the season and alarming residents.
William Norton relocates his grocery store from Montgomery and Third to Brown and Third, shifting operations to a new storefront.
The library board could not meet last night due to excessive heat preventing a quorum. No official actions were taken, and the session was postponed until a later date with members expected to reconvene.
The Reg Cross Medical association announces a free three months service and minor surgery for invalids at rooms 311 and 3813 Lgenfritz building corner of Third and Ohio streets. Includes consultation examination advice and treatment with charges only for medicines. Delays to seek care risk permanent harm.
A $1.00 round trip fare to Kansas City is offered for travel on July 14 via the M K T railway line. Details specify a single day special and limited seating. Passenger services include basic transit arrangements and surcharge-free returning options.
Scott the collie died after a boy claimed the dog bitten him in the park. The canine had saved Tommy Peterson, a 10 year old, by pulling him from the lake when he cried for help. A police officer killed the dog before the truth could be restored.
The Rev. C. W. Hipes, former Dunkard pastor of Kidder Missouri, died June 22 from injuries after a September 1900 assault. He named his attackers to neighbors before dying. A grand jury will be empaneled to investigate.
The New York Herald notes a nearly one million dollar check from Morton Trust to Union Trust of St. Louis marks the first definite step in the Union Lead contract. The report highlights the origin of the funds and the intermediaries involved in the Missouri lead project.
Fort Scott Kansas July 3 Unprecedented dry spell in Southeast Kansas and Western Missouri traps farmers and stock feeders. Pastures and ponds dry forcing sale or westward shipment of cattle and horses. Hornaday ranch manager heads west hunting pasture for eighty miles as corn climbs in price and hay becomes a quarter crop. A timely rain could save corn though grass is gone. midsummer dry spell is unusual.
Marshall Missouri reports Saline County suffering its worst drought in history with no rain since April. Ponds and cisterns dry, earth cracked, early corn ruined to nub and late corn near total loss. Once a top corn region in the state faces severe damage.
Nevada, Missouri July 3 news notes W H Quick of this city has found lead zinc copper and leaf silver ore from a tract seventeen miles east of Nevada. The silver shows about 90 percent content and the copper is very rich. Thirteen holes have been dug in the area.
Official financial condition report for Peoples Bank of Sedalia Missouri at close of business June 29 1901. It lists assets including loans 63510 17 real estate 13000 00 cash items 970 26 United States bonds 000 00 cash 4816 00 other resources 135 00 real estate other than banking house 2321 34 and 3500 00. Liabilities show capital 40000 surplus 1000 undivided profits 1200 deposits 117228 86 time certificates 19561 96 bills payable 0.00 dividends 0.00 other liabilities 5000 00. Signatures W L Porter president A M Trader cashier. Notary Herman Wist sworn July 3 1901. Directors listed.
A 120 acre tract from each of two holdings is targeted for development with plans to begin work immediately. Mr. Quick has arranged the development efforts and intends to advance the field at once.
Carrie Nation day in Carthage Missouri drew two long distance listeners who faced gate fees and shortages of money. The event featured a new temperance song by a local poet and Mrs Nation speaking about Gods Saloon. She sold Smasher's Mail copies hatchets and pictures after her half hour address.
In Lamonte Missouri on July 3, Lewis Martin was attacked by Stephen Fluty and two sons outside Squire Anderson's court after remarks in court. Several people were hurt as clubs and knives were used. Linn Fluty knocked the knife from Stephen Fluty and editor Lon Luther intervened to stop the assault.
Residents along West Fourth street allege a threshing machine damaged the asphalt pavement this morning. The wheels cut through the soft surface along most of the block, leaving the roadway ruined in several spots after residents had invested heavily in the paving.
Professor Elmer Sharp, visiting with his father in law Prof. J. P. Gass and family, will depart tomorrow for a tour of Southeast Missouri and Arkansas. He will solicit new students for Hardin College at Mexico, Missouri, where he serves as professor of science.
The colored Knights Templar plan a parade through downtown streets this evening as a preliminary event preceding the installation of Hawkins and other new officers.
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