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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1905
Page
4
Mr and Mrs Howard Moser and their son William traveled to Windsor after learning of the death of Mrs Gallaher, aged 75, a longtime Windsor figure who once lived in Seralia with property on the west side in Dai-Whi-Mo court. The funeral is planned for today or tomorrow.
Mr Fred Buske of Pehl and Company announces that Mr Pehl has received word from New York that heat is intense and he will sail this morning for the old country. Mr Pehl is a passenger aboard the Deutschland.
Last evening the Second Regiment band delivered an excellent concert at Forest Park to one of the season’s largest weekday crowds. Following the program, many youngsters attended a dance in the pavilion.
Local merchants Wilson and Hansam advertise Fleur Vigoral and Big S brands for sale. The notice highlights product availability and branding without further details.
The residence of Mrs. Adelia Lyon at 2301 South Ohio street was entered early Wednesday night by an unknown intruder who ransacked the house but took nothing of value. Police were notified and have no clues at this time.
In a thrilling game Sedalia toppled Topeka 9 to 8 after overcoming a seven run deficit. Jimmy Cravens delivered a key single as Sedalia rallied from the fourth inning on, with White and Quigley contributing in the field and at the plate.
The report details two Guthrie vs Springfield games with umpires Lewinson and Sunshine. It recounts a feud involving Gus Alberts and Westcott, including a threatening letter and subsequent actions by local officials and the U.S. attorney.
OCR snippet lists Leavenworth and Wichita with numbers and firm names Gehring and O’ Batteries. Compact item notes local business activity and company references in Kansas.
Rain caused the Joplin versus Oklahoma City contest to be postponed yesterday. Topeka papers report a 2500 attendance at last Sunday's games with crowding forcing ticket sales to stop at the Association event.
The Wichita Beacon notes over 4700 paid attendees at a game where spectators filled the field while the grand stand was repaired by Dutch Henry after damage from excitement. Eddie McGurren earns praise as the fiercest fan, never giving up even when the team trails. Paul Curtis visits from Kansas City as Northcutt persists with Webb City in the Missouri Valley league. Holister’s Rocky Mountain Tea advertises medicine and a 35 cent price.
Sedalia Mississippi July 20 1905 weather fair brisk store sales prompt by specials for Friday and Saturday featuring low prices on silks linens waists and light weight goods. Discounts include items from 5 to 10 dollars and hosiery underwear neckwear and tailored stocks with dramatic reductions on white waists and walrus leather bags.
Miss Rose Waldman left Wednesday evening for Green Ridge to visit friends. Mrs. G. A. Broadnead departed for Denver for a several week stay. Miss Melva Overstreet stayed with Smithton friends. Miss Helen Webb left for Kansas City after visiting Ulisses Harris. Mrs. F. L. Farley to Kansas City then Marshall for daughter Maud’s visit. Daisy Savory left for Denver. Col. Will Heynen began a business trip to Clinton. Miss Helen Nicholson visiting friends in Nevada, Missouri. Attorney P. H. Langree visited Lexington. Ira Latour came from Joplin for Will Glass’s funeral. Gertrude Zoll returned from Saline county. Mrs. S. B. Livingston visited Versailles. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McLaughlin left for Portland Oregon via Yellowstone Park. They moved G. K. Sunderland family to Ozark Missouri. Sam Asher ill at home. Miss Ida M. Meyer to Colorado for five or six months visiting relatives at resorts. Mrs. Merritt Nelson arrived from Lamonte. R. P. Derr family from St. Joseph visiting. Dr. J van Dufur to visit parents in South Kentucky avenue. Miss Ethel Nelson’s typhoid condition is critical. Miss Hazel Easton on vacation from Messerly store. Miss Valeria Easton visiting Jennings Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Botz touring St. Louis with relatives. Laura and Eleanor Maclay visited Mrs. A. L. Shortridge.
A congregational meeting at East Sedalia Baptist Church failed to elect a new pastor as members could not agree on any candidate. The session ended without a decision after considering the proposed gentleman.
The unnamed man, about 45, vows to carry eight million dollars on his waist after leaving for New York with his wife to meet Attorney Beekman. He describes extravagant spending plans including a million-dollar hotel kitchen and asserts he will be the boss of his kitchen. The city records mention alley improvements and published notices in Sedalia Missouri newspapers.
City of Sedalia Missouri adopts a resolution declaring the alley between Fourth and Fifth Streets in Block Thirteen of Smith and Martin's First Addition must be graded to conform to street grades and paved with concrete from Osage Avenue to Kentucky Avenue. This action specifies widening to full roadway width and alignment with established grades before construction begins.
Charles Easton announces a new consignment of driving wagons and promises better bargains than before. He emphasizes the light rubber tired vehicles as beauties offered at moderate prices.
Nine month old John Parker died Wednesday evening at a southwest city home from cholera morbus. Funeral services were held at the residence this afternoon at 2 30.
G. B. Butcher, succeeding Poindexter, runs a flour business focusing on Vig ora hard wheat flour and S soft wheat flour for diverse baking needs.
The Cumberland Presbyterian church ladies held an ice cream social Tuesday evening at Mrs. Griffith’s home on Broadway and Osage streets. A good attendance produced very satisfactory receipts.
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