Polly Bryant Causes Local Sensation In Sedalia Scandals
Missouri State Fair notes report Polly Bryant, once infamous for a Sedalia hotel incident, reappears in national headlines. In Kansas City she allegedly claims to be the dead man Charles E. Stewart’s widow and affianced, while at Kendle's morgue two women contest mourner status. Embezzlement charges against actor G. B. Rodney are dropped, allowing Forest Park Stock to continue performances in Sedalia.
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Polly Bryant
Sedalia
LeGrande
Polly
Omaha
Kansas City Journal
Kendle
Charles E. Stewart
Hume
Stewart
Col. H. D. Pattee
G. B. Rodney
Forest Park
Extension Work Sublet on Katy Oklahoma Lines
Guthrie Oklahoma July 8 Kinser construction company with a 2 million dollar contract for Missouri Kansas and Texas extensions in Oklahoma sublets to ten firms. The project covers 265 miles including the Stevens to Guthrie extension. The chief engineer is locating depots and other buildings along the routes.
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Guthrie
Okla
Kinser Construction Company
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Oklahoma
Stevens, I. T
Made to order soda at Dow Drug Co
Trade grows as Dow Drug Co emphasizes customizable beverages with made to order sodas and customer tailored drinks. Local shop promotes personalized service to attract patrons and expand its drink offerings.
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DOW Drug CO
Will of John Bluhm Leaves Property to Widow
The will filed today leaves all of the deceased John Bluhm's property to his widow for life. After her death lots 1 2 and 3 in Ingram's addition go to Leeta Bluhm and Myrtle Swearingen. Clara B. Swearingen is named executrix.
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John Bluhm
Ingram
Leeta Bluhm
Myrtle Swearingen
Clara B. Swearingen
Said the Little Red Hen Sparks Local Laundry Visit
A Sedalia resident praises the Sedalia Steam Laundry with a neighbor saying they received the very best results. The exchange highlights satisfaction with local service and quality.
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Sedalia
Charge Dismissed as Senate Intimates Monday Action
A criminal charge against a defendant was dismissed following signals from a state senator on Monday. The action reflects legislative influence shaping the case status and indicates ongoing political considerations surrounding the matter.
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Sen
Labor Day Committee Forms in Sedalia Plan Sizeable Celebration
The Labor day committee met and named Will Brummet H C Brown and John Jamison to choose a celebration site arrange a band and plan a large Sedalia event. A free park dinner a big labor parade and a post noon program are planned with a dance to end the day.
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Will Brummet
H. C. Brown
John Jamison
Sedalia
Wedding Ends Suit as McAfee Marries Nellie Clayton
Springfield July 8 Ben F McAfee a prominent farmer near Glenarm settled a $10 000 breach of promise suit by marrying Miss Nellie M Clayton of the same district. Clayton had sued McAfee alleging he proposed on Christmas day 1897 and later refused to wed. McAfee over 60 and a grandfather. his first wife had a divorce years ago. Clayton is 31.
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Springfield
Ben F. McAfee
Glenarm
Nellie M. Clayton
Miss Clayton
Katy shop team tops Ritchie Tent 10 to 2 on narrow gauge grounds
The Katy shop baseball team defeated Ritchie Tent by ten to two last evening. A home run by A. England highlighted the Shops side.
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Maccabees
Katy Shop
Ritchie
A. England
Sisters Travel to Missouri for Funeral
Charles Kiefer and Mrs. Charles Wentzleman and Mrs. Louisa Hardy left today at noon for Graniteville to attend the funeral of their sister Mrs. Carolina Steffens who died from complications after an operation in St. Louis.
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Charles Kiefer
Charles Wentzleman
Louisa Hardy
Graniteville, Mo
Carolina Steffens
St. Louis
J S Hackley Enters Fine Horse in 2:11 Pace
J S Hackley of Moberly Missouri has entered his horse Andrew Allison in the 2:11 pace at the upcoming State fair.
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J.S. Hackley
Moberly
Andrew Allison
A Boy's Best Friend Is His Mother Customer
A note reads The Sedalia Steam Laundry Longan's as the customer's best friend activity. The text appears as a shop or ad fragment from a Sedalia newspaper page.
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Sedalia Steam Laundry
Longan’s
Nettie Glass Sues F Hi Glass Over $300 Note
Nettie Glass files a suit against F Hi Glass claiming payment on a note for 300 dollars. The action seeks recovery of the principal amount plus any lawful costs.
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Nettie Glass
F. Hi. Glass
Hud nut line of perfumes from Bard Drug in Sedalia
W E Bard Drug Company promotes the celebrated Hud nut line of perfumes described as the finest quality ever offered in Sedalia. The ad highlights premium scents and invites customers to visit the local store for purchases.
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Sedalia
W. E. Bard Drug Company
Paints of every description by W. El Bard Drug Co
Paints of every description quality the highest prices reasonable offered by W. El Bard Drug Co.
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W. EL Bard Drug Co
Common Council Sets Six MPH Speed and Lights on Cars
Sedalia council meets approves reducing horse speed to six miles per hour and requires three headlights and a bell on automobiles. Ordinances address Stewart avenue, Cooper street sidewalks, and enforcement of fast driving. Finances, licenses, and street repairs reviewed. various reports filed. adjournment at 10:45.
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Brunaugh
Sedalia
Hodges
Stewart Avenue
Missouri Pacific
Cooper Street
Grand Avenue
Park Avenue
Third Street
N. H. Rogers
Grand
Park
J. Bowers
Parks
O. K
M. T. Slane
Bolte Visits, Heads Democrats to St Joseph Gathering
Ex Lieutenant Governor A H Bolte, now general attorney for the Colorado road, stopped in town Monday en route to Warrensburg to start work on the Johnson county right of way option. He learned Democrats in Franklin county named him leader of their delegation to the St Joseph convention.
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A. H. Bolte
Colorado Road
Warrensburg
Johnson County
Bolte
Franklin County
St. Joseph
Thomas Printing Company Offers Stylish Stationery
You can obtain fashionable printed stationery at low cost from Thomas Printing Company. They feature Tiffany Text and other type faces for society work. Calling cards are 100 for 75 cents or 50 for 50 cents at No. 115 East Second Street. Telephone 149.
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Thomas Printing Company
Tiffany
East Second Street
Telephone
Colored Folks' Party Honors Dresden Guests
A July Fourth gathering hosted by Nicilles Walker John Henderson and Julinus Stewart in Sam Harland's room at the opera house block honored Cassie and Helen Scott of Dresden. Refreshments of all kinds were plentiful.
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Nicilles Walker
John Henderson
Julinus Stewart
Sam Harland
Opera House
Cassie
Helen Scott
Dresden
We Serve Delicious Soda to All
The owner touts a popular soda, inviting all customers to judge by the majority opinion. They pledge to fix issues and serve correctly, emphasizing customer satisfaction.
Mystery of Charles Hill Fortune Hoarded in Los Angeles Bank
An elderly man calling himself Charles Hill dies in Los Angeles with no known relatives and leaves over 142000 dollars in a bank vault. The public administrator investigates the estate while claimants like carpenter William H. Tapp press to prove their rights. A lawyer represents one claimant as authorities seek the unknown heir.
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William H. Tapp
Charles Hill
J. D. Donnahue
Los Angeles County
First National Bank of
Los Angeles
United States
Good Samaritan Hospital
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Sanitary Committee
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Finance Committee
John Waddell
Love
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