Treasurers Escape Strains Hit Forest Park Theatre
Forest Park Stock company suspends after treasurer C Rea Berger and actor Harry Lane flee town with company funds. Manager G Bert Rodney and his wife Irene Duck er face financial strain as they plan to join Stater's Madison Square Comedians for August 25 at Atchison Kansas. Rodney hopes to secure work to cover losses while his wife rests ill.
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Forest Park Stock Company
Park Pavils
C. Rea Berger
Harry Lane
Kansas City
Huckins
G. Bert Rodney
Irene Ducket
Berger
Rodney
Stater
Madison Square
Miss Ducker
Mr. Rodney
Atchison, Kas
Col
Pattee
Pettis County Voting Question From 1898 Card
Sedalia Missouri dated July 14 1902 asks Bruce Barnett to answer by card whether in 1898 he voted for all Democratic candidates in Pettis County or opposed the party line and voted against the ticket after nominations.
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Sedalia
Bruce Barnett
Pettis County
Free tickets offer at Forest Park Theatre
The Thomas Printing Co announces a promotion giving a free ticket to Forest Park Theatre with the purchase of 100 calling cards. Offer lasts until Saturday July 19 at 5 p.m. Cards cost 75 cents per 100. address 115 East Second Street.
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Forest Park Theatre
Forest’ Park Theatre
Thomas Printing CO
East Second Street
Neibert Withdrew From Democratic State Chair Race
In Jefferson City State Chairman Neibert announced he will not be a candidate for Democratic State Committee chairman. His withdrawal likely clears the way for Thomas H. Wagner of Memphis to receive the honor.
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Jefferson City
Neibert
Democatic State Committee
Seibert
Thomas H. Wagner
Memphis
Gates closes corn deal on Chicago Board of Trade
John W. Gates has closed out a Chicago corn position at about 80 cents with estimated profits of 3.75 million. His Gates contingent withdrawal triggered a large intraday price slump, dropping 15 1/2 cents and 21 1/2 cents from Monday's opening.
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Chicago
John W. Gates
Chicago Board of Trade
Gates
School Board Elects Officers and Accepts Teacher Resignation
A special meeting Tuesday elected W. M. Johns as treasurer and A. W. Melchenzi as secretary. Miss Mattie Walker, former Prospect school teacher, resigned and will relocate to Birmingham, Alabama for the summer and reside in the South.
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W. M. Johns
A. W. Melchenzi
Mattie Walker
Prospect School
Birmingham
Ala
Glover Rescued After Suicide Attempt
James Glover, who attempted death by his own action yesterday, was walked around by Officer Johnson and aided by Dr. Cowan. He was brought around and declared he will try again, promising success next time.
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Glover
James Glover
Johnson
Dr. Cowan
Cruelty Complaint About Mule On City Streets
A complaint alleges a local business man permits a mule with a large open shoulder sore to work on the streets. The piece questions the whereabouts of the society for the prevention of cruelty to animals.
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Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Two More Ill After Feo Dyer Burial
Earl, Feo Dyer's younger brother, grew very ill this morning in the same manner as Feo. Their mother remains in nervous prostration following the burial on Tuesday.
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Earl
Feo Dyer
Fishermen haul 125 pounds of fish at Muddy River farm
Henry Kroencke and J C Cordes worked Tuesday on Muddy River at M K Swope's farm and brought in 125 pounds of fish. The catch highlights a productive day on the banks.
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Henry Kroencke
J. ¢. Cordes
M. K. Swope
Said the Little Red Hen
A shopper praises Sedalia Steam Laundry, saying they receive the very best results in service and cleaning according to a customer conversation.
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Sedalia
Sedalia Sees Finest Perfume Line By Bard Drug
W. E. Bard Drug Company promotes a celebrated hand line of perfumes noted for the highest quality offered in Sedalia, highlighting elegance and fragrance at a premium price level.
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Sedalia
W.E. Bard Drug Company
Henry Lamm Nominated for Supreme Bench Seat
Sedalian Henry Lamm led all candidates in the race with 506 votes to Bark 469 and Higbee 396. Hoffman served on the Organization Committee.
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Lamm
Why
Bark
Higbee
Hieffman
Republican Nominees Chosen for Missouri Supreme Court
Henry Lamm of Sedalia Moses Whybark of Marble Hill and Edward Higbee of Lancaster are the Republican nominees for Missouri Supreme Court. Edward Eliot of St Louis was named for Circuit Court of Appeals. Vote totals placed Lamm 506 Whybark 469 Higbee 396 Ladd 375 Kiskadden 137. Eliot defeated Neville 161 to 145.
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Supreme Judges
Henry Lamm
Sedalia
Moses Whybark
Marble Hill
Edward Higbee
Lancaster
Court of Appeals
Edward C. Eliot
St. Louis
Joplin
Supreme Court
Edward ©. Eliot
Circuit Court of Appeals
Lamm
Whybark
Higbee
Ladd
Kiskadden
Eliot
James S. Neville
Springfield
J. H. Bothwell
Louis Hoffman
G. S. Kiefer
Cole Camp
Pettis County
Ohio
Wayne County
Iowa
Western College
Cedar Rapids
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
A. A. Robinson
Mexican Central Railway
Bush
William Day
McKinley
Walter B. Stevens
P. H. Sangree
Sangree
Judge Lamm
Missouri
Advocate Judge Known for Scruples and Community Ties
A respected advocate and judge, noted for his scruples, is a member of the Sedalia Congregational church and is held in high regard by numerous friends for his private life and integrity.
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Advocate
Sedalia
Coal Teavers Strike At Missouri Pacific Yards
About twenty coal heavers employed in unloading and storing coal at the Missouri Pacific shops quit work Tuesday afternoon around 4 30. They say promises of pay were not kept though officials cite no coal to unload as the reason. The men remained out this morning.
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Missouri Pacific
Merc
Gas at New Franklin Delights Boonville Residents
Boonville Missouri July 15 New Franklin across the river from Boonville witnessed a natural gas strike as drillers reached 105 feet igniting a 15 foot flame. The flame burned overnight and was reduced but the well continued to show increased output as drilling progressed. A subscription drive for the New Franklin Development Company raised 10000 in capital within two hours.
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Boonville
New Franklin
New
Branklin Development Company
Picnic Honors Sedalia Woman at Kerry Springs
A group of young ladies and gentlemen spent an evening at Kerry Springs for a picnic arranged by Carl Hoffman in honor of Miss Ruby Reynolds of Sedalia. The event was described as a serious accident or injury occurred during the outing.
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Kerry’s Springs
Ruby Reynolds
Sedalia
Carl Hoffman
Hoffman returns from Jefferson City after runaway
Mr. Hoffman arrived back from Jefferson City last evening badly scratched but not seriously hurt. The runaway accident also damaged the horse and wrecked the buggy while Miss Reynolds escaped without serious injury.
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Mr. Hoffman
Jefferson City
Sentinel
Miss Reynolds
Hunters Return Home After Trip to Benton County
Ben Jenkins M Peters A L Parks and Bessie Hill returned from a fishing and hunting trip to Benton county with poor luck and hunger. Mr Jenkins fell into the river and was rescued by his companions after nearly drowning.
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Ben Jenkins
M. Peters
A. L. Parks
Bessie Hill
Benton County
Mr. Jenkins
Marriage License Issued for Van Zandt and Keller
The St. Louis papers report a marriage license issued to James F. Van Zandt of Oakland City Indiana and Olive M. Keller of Sedalia. No Olive Keller is listed at the post office or in local directories.
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ST. Louis
James F. van Zandt
Oakland City
Ind
Olive M. Keller
Sedalia
Olive Keller
Death on a Farm Near Sedalia Claims Roderick
A gentleman named Roderick died at the John Moore farm eight miles north of Sedalia on Monday.
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Roderick
Jno. Moore
Sedalia
A Boy's Best Friend Is the Mother
The Sedalia Steam Laundry marketed as the customer’s best friend through Longan's services, highlighting a local business tagline and a family oriented angle in Sedalia.
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Sedalia Steam Laundry
Longan’s
A C M Bird in Custody on Embezzlement Charge
A C M Bird, arrested near Sedalia, faces embezzlement accusations for selling a piano at 160 dollars and withholding the money. He was taken to Nevada, Missouri, while en route to deliver the piano to the swindled buyer. Bird previously ran a music store on Ohio Street and later tuned pianos from 112 West Sixth Street. His Sedalia reputation was reportedly good. He aims to deliver the piano and have the case dismissed.
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A. C. M. Bird
van Scott
Edna
Parsons
Disch
Nevada
Bird
Ohio Street
Fifth
Sixth Streets
West Sixth Street
Sedalia
Fortune left to Mount Vernon woman after bequest
Jacob Cox of Mount Vernon is informed that his wife will inherit a fortune of 142000 dollars. The cash and bank deposits are reported in a Los Angeles national bank. The bequest stems from Charles Hill, who lent support to Cox’s family and who died in a Los Angeles hospital after signing a judgment note favoring Mrs. Cox. William Tapp of Mount Vernon claims a relationship to Hill.
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Mount Vernon
Jacob Cox
Los Angeles
Cal
Cox
California
Hill
William Tapp
Fire alarm after narrow gauge engine firing up
An engine fired by Dad Burress produced a large smoke cloud early morning. The fire department responded after the alarm was turned in, and Dad Burress and the firemen were very disgusted by the incident.
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Dad” Burress
Dad
Market Gardener Exhibits Unusually Large Roasting Ear
John Goodknight a market gardener southeast of the city brought to town a freak roasting ear on display at Kaiser's hotel. The exhibit features six ears with one very large center ear surrounded by five others, each large enough to make a respectable car.
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John Goodknight
Kaiser's Hotel
Advertising Man Charles E Cake Joins Farm Stock Publication
Charles E Cake of the Little Rock Gazette becomes advertising manager for the American Stock on Farm. He will start immediately, with the first issue slated for August 15 to coincide with the Missouri State fair.
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Charles E. Cake
Little Rock
Ark
Gazette
Missouri State Fai
Paints of Every Description Quality the Highest
W. E. Bard Drug Co offers paints of every description quality and reasonable prices.
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W. E. Bard Drug Co
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Forest Park Theatrical Company
Stater’s Comedy Co
W.S. Shirk
P. H. Langree
A. L. Shortridge
C. C. Kelly
E. E. Bixby
J. Wilson
Harvey Dow
T. J. Osborne
Harry Myers
Mr. Lamm
Col. Demuth
Judge Bothwell
E. E. Codding
Supreme Bench
Fferson
Iran
A.C. M. Bird
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