Fair Tonight Then Clouds Bring Showers and Warmth
The Evening Sentinel notes a fair night followed by increasing clouds on Sunday. Showers are expected later with warmer temperatures statewide.
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1899
Page
4
The Evening Sentinel notes a fair night followed by increasing clouds on Sunday. Showers are expected later with warmer temperatures statewide.
The Treasury Department special agent report clears Governor Stephens appointed receiver of the Fifth National bank. The Mirror acknowledges the investigation exonerates the receiver and credits proper administration of the trust, noting the prior charges by stockholders were addressed.
A prominent traveling man from New York praised Sedalia's Fulton Market restaurant run by Bayrd and Guenther. He lauded its variety and preparation, noting the chefs experience and personal supervision ensure top quality dishes. The pair have positioned Sedalia as a favored stop for travelers with seasonal menus and superior meats and vegetables.
An advertisement extols Professor S W Axtell as a practical healer with a worldwide reputation. It contrasts real practitioners with untested teachers and asserts his course leads to usable skills, diplomas, and daily earnings from ten to twenty five dollars for successful students.
Fred Smith a popular East Second street barber married Miss Magmie Hughes niece of Mrs Bettie Gentry at East Broadway Christian church last night Rev YF i Cook officiated.
Jack Gentry known as Black Diamond, famed for the largest month in the world, departed this morning to join the Baron Bum Bum at Smithton. He told a reporter he would return this evening and plans to stay until ready to leave Sedalia, asserting money and freedom from the police.
The Trinity English Lutheran Ladies Aid met Friday and elected officers for the year: Sophia Bloess president, John Behrens vice-president, Henry Meyer secretary, Mattie Hobrecht treasurer. In about four years the society has turned over to the church treasury more than $500.
New Franklin prepare for a planned excursion organized by W T Morris. The event aims to provide transportation and guided travel for residents seeking a day trip. Details on date pricing and pickup points were not fully disclosed in the available text.
The note outlines plans to visit Sedalia later this month after arranging with street car companies and park managers. It also advertises a 4 to 5 am sale offering any toothbrush from 1c to 20c and promotes the Servant Klarker tooth nerve remover and a soda service by Geof Shepard and Servant Harker Drug Co.
Police report Black Diamond pleaded guilty in police court to public drunkenness and received a $50 fine with costs and a stay until 5 pm to leave town. His partner Will Johnson faces the same sentence and possible arrest for indecency if either stays. Johnson reportedly has an unusual ability to store liquids in his mouth. Readings include church notices and a local injury: Lee Nicholson had a finger amputated after a laundry machine accident.
Ralph Hammond showed notable improvement after a restless night recorded by the Clinton Democrat. Hammond's condition was described as improved today and monitored by local reporters.
An advertisement notes whole watermelons and sliced portions available at the Candy Palace, with contact phone number 215. Fly Paper-Servant Harker is also listed in the line.
Postal snippets describe salesmen wanted to distribute samples for Arctic Refrigerating Co. Cincinnati. rent ads, rooms for rent, and a horse sale. Also listings for cattle pasture, lost items, a Jersey cow, a parlor heater bargain, a gold bar pin, and a girl for houses. Local contact addresses included.
The Hon John Cashman traveled to Jefferson City last night with fifteen thousand dollars in revenue bonds recently authorized by the city council, intending to have them registered. The notice highlights Servant Harker Drug Co. and its praised prescription department.
A man traveling to Sedalia was found dead after skipping a stay at the Commercial Hotel. The incident prompted police to investigate his neglect of personal interests and circumstances surrounding his death.
Little Miss King of Sedalia visit to relatives Mr and Mrs L McCarty five miles south of town fractured her arm above the wrist last Saturday. Dr Head set the injury and the child is recovering nicely. Windsor Review report.
A fine saddle mare owned by L M Monsees arrived in Sedalia for a Latour and Scherer photo session. The horse performs all gaits and high steps with a degree of perfection rarely seen on the street.
The horsemen who funded fencing at Liberty Park allege buggies and other plugs were allowed on the track at any time, leaving the surface badly cut up and almost unusable for races.
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