Bladensburg Dueling Ground and Civil War Echoes
The article recalls Bladensburg Maryland with its historic status as a colonial port and battlefield. It recounts the 1814 British advance, the failed defense, and Admiral Barney’s sailors at Barney's ground and Barney's spring. It details the town's infamous dueling history including Mason McCarty Barron Decatur and Key as well as Cilley Graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bladensburg
Maryland
Georgetown
Braddock
Admiral Cockburn
Ross
Chesapeake
Winder
Armstrong
Admiral Barney
Baltimore
White House
Barney
Edward Hopkins
Randall
Fox
Treasury Department
Armstead T. Mason
United States
Virginia
John M. McCarty
Mason
McCarty
Decatur
Barron
Bainbridge
Lafayette Square
Sherbourne
Key
Badensburg
Jonathan Cilley
Congress
Peron
Graves
Cilley
For Sale or Rent Jaynes Residence in Sedalia
For sale or rent the Jaynes residence on Broadway Sedalia in good condition with steam heat and district system if desired. Details from John H. Bothwell. Also a $1.25 excursion to Kansas City on Sunday July 19 via M K T railway special train leaves Sedalia 1 20 a m arrives Kansas City 7 15 a m July 19. See Katy's agent for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Bothwell
Kansas City
M., K. & T. Railway
Sedalia
Katy
Prairie Gleanings and Community Happenings
Mrs. Lizzie Owen from Kansas City visits daughter Mrs. H H Taylor for a few weeks. Farmers plow for next year’s wheat crop amid recent rain. Mr. and Mrs. Lockett attend Camp Branch services. Mr. and Mrs. Davis host Camp Branch youths next Wednesday evening July 15. Sentinel piano contest narrows to a winner. Mr. and Mrs. Obe Hansbrough plan August Pacific coast trip via Colorado Utah and St Paul with niece Corinne Haggard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Owen
Kansas City
H. H. Taylor
Mrs. Davis
Camp Branch
The
Sentinel
Obe Hansbrough
Pacific Coast
Colorado
Utah
St. Paul
Corinne Haggard
Birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. John W. McAdams
A son was born on Tuesday July 14 to Mr and Mrs John W McAdams of 718 East Fifth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. McAdams
East Fifth Street
Wanted Carpenters and Car Builders at American Car Foundry
Help wanted carpenters and car builders at American Car and Foundry Co in Madison, Illinois. Apply in person for immediate employment opportunities.
Botanic Blood Balm Promoted For Blood and Skin Ailments
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures blood poison cancer ulcers eczema scrofula pimples and carbuncles by cleansing the blood. It promises relief from aches swellings and skin trouble with a free sample offer from the Blood Balm Co Atlanta and a Sedalia drug store mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Wanted Representatives for Established Chicago Firm
Wanted persons of character to represent and advertise a wealthy, solid financial company. One in this county required. Salary 21.00 weekly plus expenses. Cash weekly from headquarters. Horse and carriage furnished when needed. References. Enclose SASE. Colonial Co. Caxon Bidg. Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Co
Caxon Bidg
Chicago
Indian Nomenclature for Great Summer Spots
Descriptive literature and timetables describe delightful American outing spots with Indian names such as Muskoka, Kawartha, and Bright Waters and Happy Lands. Free literature via Advertising Dept Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Adams Street Chicago. George W Vaux wanted painters apply to American Car and Foundry Co Madison III.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskoka
Kawartha
Grand Trunk Railway System
Adams Street
Chicago
George W. Vaux
T. A
American Car & Foundry Co
Madison, III
Letters from Women Cured by Use of Kodol
Letters from women describe relief after using Kodol to treat indigestion and digestive disorders. They claim digestive juices fail to transform food into nourishment, weakening organs and leading to disease. experts often mistake the diseased organ for the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Coursation
Milo Center
Tk. O. Dewitt & CO
Chicas
Cures For Sale by W. E. Bard Drug Co
Local drug shop advertises cures for sale by W. E. Bard Drug Co offering various remedies. The notice highlights consumer health products and shopping options at the store location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Wanted Laborers at American Car and Foundry Co
Job notice seeking laborers at the American Car and Foundry Company plant in Madison Illinois. Apply in person for employment opportunities at the Madison facility.
Sedalia Seeks Bids for City Walks Across Multiple Streets
The Sedalia City Council invites bids for brick sidewalks to replace condemned wooden, cinder, and defective walks on Jefferson, Pettis, Main, Boonville, Saline, Fourth, Seventh, Lamine, Broadway, Missouri, Montgomery, Pacific, Washington, and Prospect streets and to lay new sidewalks where none exist. Bids due August 3, 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Missouri
Jefferson Street
Lamine Avenue
Osage Avenue
Pettis Street
Moniteau Avenue
Main Street
Washington Avenue
Boonville Street
Engineer Street
Emmett Street
Saline Street
Fourth Street
New York Avenue
Seventh Street
Marvin Street
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Henry Street
Broadway Street
Hancock Avenue
Missouri Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Twenty-fourth Street
Montgomery Street
Third Street
Pacific Street
Ohio Street
Prospect Avenue
Cc. E. Baker
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Rock Island
J. A. Stewart
Gth & Main Sts
Rock Island System
W. H. Powell
Grant Crawford
Ass’t
W. T. Hutchinson
John D. Crawford
Ibe
Citizens’ National Bank
S. P. Johns
J. D. Crawford
Geo. R. Shively
J. H. Doyle
Wm. H. Powell
Sedalia Trust Company
John T. Heard
Chas. C. Evans
Sec’y. and
Treas
H. W. Menschke
John W. Murphy
L. P. Andrews
Jno. Montgomery, Jr
J. A. Hill
B. L. Arbecam
Eee
Blair
Cshier
WM. Courtney
W. O. Terry
Sedalia National Bank
E. F. Yancey
W. H Evans
J. H. Bothwell
Martin Renkin Col
M. G. Clark
D. F. Brown
Henry Lamm
E- R. Blair
J. W. Murphy
W A. Lower
H.W. Harris
Pres
A. P. Morey
W. A. Latimer
R. F. Harris
Third National Bank
Capital
J. N. Dalby
J. G. Cox
Henry W. Harris
D. H. Smith
J A. Mertz
Charles H. McAnich
Samual C. Gold
James T. Montgomery
Webster's
Dearbera
Jaynes
Way, Sedalia
Prairie Gleanings
Mrs. Lockett
American. Car. & Foundry Co
Madion, Ill
Nal Food
Ozomulsion Food CO
Pine Street
New York
Apply American Car and Foundry Co
Madison, Hl
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