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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1902
Page
3
A rumor in the Sentinel about Missouri Pacific violating seniority rules is unfounded. The paper reports the Black mark system, in use since May, allows foremen to assign black marks to workers, with removal possible after proven good conduct or six months of clean service.
Conductor Charles Ducker of the Katy is injured with a back wound from pumping a handcar. While on a stock train near Ronalds Missouri Tuesday night the engine broke down and he went to telegraph for a relief engine, where the injury occurred.
Missouri Pacific lays groundwork at Osage City for a new bridge across the Osage River. The current crossing cannot handle traffic demands and will be replaced. Construction is expected to finish this fall.
Names listed include George M. Ellan bridge and building department Parsons Jones Tyler coal heaver Atoka J H Low coal heaver Denton P Peres extra gang Denison G A Woodman section labor Beagle Kas G Gonzalles extra gang Denison Lee Hunter extra gang Stringtown John Barry extra gang McAlester and other entries indicating staffing additions to various departments and towns.
Mrs. A. A. Boyd left this after noon for a visit at Holden. Mrs. W. J. Letts and son returned this afternoon from a visit at Centretown. Engineer George Cole of the Katy has reported back to work after a two weeks lay off. Mrs. M. J. Mann of Nevada and M. Lewis of Otterville are visiting George Spillers and family. Mrs. C. S. Askton and daughter Miss Nettie left this afternoon for a visit at Gillette Colorado.
A London Field note describes tame ngame fish in the Irawadi river near a village landing stage. About 33 fish, 18 inches to 34 feet long, tolerate petting and return to the same spot every monsoon cycle. Fish are protected by a 10 shilling penalty if killed. A separate ad touts Dean's Kidney Pills with testimonial from George Davis of Sedalia.
Drs. Cannaday and Hoffman claim a permanent cure by removing the underlying cause of headaches indigestion constipation irregularities and nervous disorders. They promise relief from symptoms like muddy complexion wrinkled features poor sleep and hot or cold flashes.
Sedalia Lodge No. 236 A F and A M calls a special communication this evening at 7 o clock for work in the Third degree. All Masons invited to attend. E E Codding W M E F Sampson Becy.
A catalog note lists a line of buggies available at Queen City Implement Company located at 214 East Second Street in Sedalia. The brief item highlights the shop as the source for a range of buggy models.
Edna Jackson principal of Summit schools and A G Stevens railway mail clerk married quietly at 1 o clock today at 503 East Fifth street. Rev Allan officiated as families and intimate friends attended. They plan a Colorado and Salt Lake City honeymoon before settling at 305 East Fifth Street this autumn.
Miss Nellie Frick entertained a group of young ladies and gentlemen on Wednesday night in Evansville region guests Miss Alvina Schenck and Mr Huebbert Wood attended. The pink and white decor included roses and ferns. A bubble blowing contest, recitations and music entertained the party. Prizes went to Miss Eunice Mitchum and B E Broadadus. Refreshments were served.
Miss Elizabeth Ferris entertained about twenty young friends in honor of Messrs John Hicks and Joe Gold of Sedalia and Mr Jim Terrill with his sister Everine of Denver. Cream and cake followed the social hour. The Lotus club dance at Forest Park was postponed to Friday because of wet weather and honors Miss.
Blanche Barnes of Effingham Illinois guest of Miss Mary Temple and Miss Stella Weyer of St Louis visiting Miss Laura Morey.
Mrs. B L Walker hosted an entertainment for the Ladies Auxiliary to the O R C C guest Miss Shelton won a statuette prize and Mrs Campbell took the consolation prize a Japanese match holder. Miss Ruby Jolly and Miss Elsie Reynolds plan a Friday night gathering at Miss Jolly’s West Fifth street home for a guest list including Miss Elizabeth Harrison of Mc Kinney Texas and Miss Pansy Brushher of Shawnee Oklahoma.
The Luther League of the Tri ity English Lutheran church held a well attended social Tuesday evening at Mr and Mrs John Brandt 508 West Fifth Street. The young people realized 14 from the entertainment.
Wednesday's Kansas City Journal records a brief social note about Mr and Mrs The presented with a mention of their event or status in a concise community item.
Adore Shelton of St. Louis visiting Mr and Mrs St T Gentry left Monday for Colorado.
The County Line church ladies hosted an ice cream social Tuesday night at W. H. Rissler's home near Stokely, clearing about 20 for cemetery repairs. Sacred Heart church plans a social at Mrs. Fannie Creagan's home 916 South Ohio Street on Thursday evening July 17.
Mrs Ned Spencer hosted the Thursday Euchre club at her residence 3507 West Fourth Street. Miss Gertrude Smith won the club prize a cut glass salad bowl and Mrs A R Easton received the guests prize a cut glass bowl. Ices and cakes were served.
Masonic F P and A M will hold a special communication at 7 30 p m for work in the third degree. All Masons are invited to attend. F A Sampson, Secy.
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