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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1902
Page
6
On the 89th anniversary of the third day battle at Gettysburg and Pickett's charge, Capt. T. Holland a noted Second Street merchant took part and was shot in the left cheek. captured, he spent months as a prisoner at Johnson's Island.
The East Broadway Christian church plans a pulpit exchange for six weeks with Fort Worth First Christian church. Rev. F. L. Cook departs for Texas while Rev. J. S. Meyers arrives to lead weekly services. Rev. Paul Wright, formerly of this church, will preach the next two Sundays and may stay longer.
Of the 258 men in Princeton's graduating class this year, 69 will study law, 48 will enter business, 23 medical schools, and 10 pursue the ministry. There are 185 Republicans and 30 Democrats, with three anarchists. More than 100 are Presbyterians, one Christian Scientist, and one Mohammedan.
Readers name Scott as the favorite author with Dickens close behind. Lonefel low chosen as the favorite poet with Burns next. History is listed as the favored study, baseball the top sport, and Vassar the preferred women’s college.
A book keeper keeps a bright pink and gold ball on his desk to rest his eyes during long hours of figure work. He recalls it prevented near sight fatigue and refreshed his vision after looking away from ledgers.
The notice urges guarding children against accidents during vacations and endorses DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a quick pain reliever and healer for cuts wounds and sores. It cites L B Johnson of Swift Texas praising the salve and warns to beware of counterfeit products sold by W E Bard Drug Co.
Joplin Missouri on July 3 reports progress in the Bayne murder case with details from local authorities and ongoing investigation. The brief item notes a homicide investigation, listing little-known facts and pending court actions.
The state finished its evidence in the trial of George G. Bayne superintendent of the Joplin Water Works on charges involving W. E. Grayston. Witnesses testified Bayne was seen in compromising positions with Mrs Grayston. The state argued the enmity between Bayne and Grayston grew from the case.
A Sedalia reader suggests a method to keep streets clean by church members contracting with a local proposer to maintain sidewalks in front of church property for a nominal fee, with the proposer cleaning all city church streets free of charge. He notes most business and residence blocks on major streets belong to churches and asks for feedback. Interested parties should contact Rev. S. S. Martin of the First M. E. Church.
A historical ad copy claims One Minute Cough Cure acts at once to cure coughs colds throat and lung troubles and to be absolutely safe for use after exercise. It presents the product as a sure remedy for summer and winter colds and related ailments.
HUNTING BURGLARS, Co. W. Harkless' store at Lamar Mo., was robbed of $150 worth of silk and other goods Tuesday night. The robbers took a Missouri Pacific train and authorities here have been asked to keep a lookout for them.
We offer Windsor coal suitable for cooking and heating at 5.00 per ton with full weight guaranteed. Dry and green wood available, cords or stove lengths. Prices lowest. Delivery via yards or phone. A Pults Co, 412 East Twelfth Street, Queen City Phone 21, Bell 84.
The Sedalia Steam Dye Works announces a new delivery wagon and invites customers to inspect goods and receive free estimates. They offer dyeing cleaning and repairing, with free delivery. Office at 219 South Lamine Street and Queen City telephone No 316.
J H Bothwell attorney Sedalia offers multiple farm loan options in Pettis County with 6 percent interest and partial rent payment privileges. Terms include loans of $1000 and up and favorable repayment arrangements through a local national bank.
An old advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product in a large 2 oz. package priced at five cents.
The notice explains classified ad rates for categories such as Help Wanted and For Rent. It notes 18 words or less priced at three 25 cent units, counts abbreviations as one word, and a minimum 25 cent charge. Funeral notices and similar items have line-based rates, obituary content up to 30 lines at one dollar per line, and envelopes are required for submissions.
Item for sale includes grocery stock due to owner illness. Located in Buneton Missouri with address P O box 87. Details indicate good paying stock in town setting.
Pettis county seeks five young men for government service positions. Apply now to Inter State Correspondence Institute in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for placement and training opportunities.
Patent service advertises no allowance and no fee with free consultation. Milo B Stevens & Co located at S17 14th East Street Washington promotes patent protection for ideas dating back to 1864.
An advertisement claims Santal-Pepsich Capsules cure inflammation or catarrh of the bladder and diseased kidneys, with no cure no pay. It promises rapid, permanent relief for gonorrhea and gleet, claims no harmful stomach effects, and lists price and distributors in Ohio and Missouri.
Theodore Corum a prominent Cooper county farmer and longtime stockman killed himself with a butcher knife at his Bellair area residence Wednesday morning. He had suffered poor health for two years and his wife witnessed the act as she attempted to intervene.
W L Jones informs friends he runs a general transfer operation including coal and wood hauling garbage hauling and moving of all kinds Queen City No 444.
E. T. Thompson of Hutchinson offers to locate cash buyers for bargain real estate deals and invites interested parties to consult him promptly.
I am prepared to clean out wells and cisterns in a satisfactory manner and at prices that will suit everybody. George B. Goodrich offers service from Eighteenth and Marvin with Bell Telephone 176.
Kehl's meats are praised for being the best with freshness, killed to order, and prompt delivery. The claim notes competitive pricing and efficiency. The short piece emphasizes consistent quality and fast service from the provider.
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