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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1905
Page
4
A death sentence was imposed on an Illinois inmate while he is already serving a prison term. The case details indicate the court found the defendant guilty of capital crimes and the judge issued the death penalty.
John Gales, condemned in 1882 for murder, was reportedly kept in custody as a prisoner of hard labor beyond the warrant. His sister petitions for habeas corpus, arguing the death warrant is invalid and no lawful basis for continued confinement exists. Madison R. Harris is listed as Gale's counsel.
Charles Easton, popular one price dealer, reports a fresh consignment of rubber tired wagons and promises better bargains than ever. He offers these attractive vehicles at moderate prices to draw buyers.
Lucy E. Monroe, daughter of C. J. Monroe, burned to death in her father’s summer orchard after saturating clothes with benzine. Coroner rules death selfinflicted while temporarily insane. Motive cited as parental opposition to her engagement to an English nobleman. she had return from the continent three weeks earlier. Her father, Dr J Monroe, is head of several Michigan banks and a receiver in Mississippi.
Mrs Minerva Smith of Danville NL states she suffered chronic bronchitis for twenty years and found relief with Foley's Honey and Tar sold at Arlington Pharmacy. She calls it a sure cure and urges others to try the product.
Sedalia defeated Wichita 9 to 6 in a Sunday game marked by costly errors on both sides. Milton started for Wichita and, after a rough seventh, Holland finished as Sedalia built a late lead while Curtis held the mound for Sedalia.
OCR fragment notes battery pairings and scores for Guthrie and Joplin games with Oklahoma City lines. Mentions Alderman Quiesser Groom Ellis Seabouth Durbin Stewart Root Seigel Morris Wilkerson as battery crews.
The piece recalls old time rough construction and contrasts it with modern methods using Yale & Towne hardware. It extols doors and windows as essential for finish and beauty and urges prospective builders to specify Y T hardware for quality and value across budgets.
H. V. Leisi organizing a stock company to run the Sedalia baseball franchise receives an Enid, Oklahoma initiative from local citizens offering to purchase the Sedalia franchise. Leisi has other offers, but will only proceed if sufficient stock is subscribed. otherwise the matter may be considered with potentially favorable terms for acceptance.
New Holland, Ga. July 24. Thomas Davenport of Toccoa was decoyed by three negroes who swung him from a tree and left him to die while attempting to extort Masonic secrets. He escaped, walked to a neighbor, and authorities search for the assailants who seized him after a forged note lured him away.
New York fashion notes summer gowns feature chiffon Watteau patterns and lace trims. Long coats use pongee satins and mohairs with voluminous sleeves. bathing suits stay simple with wide skirts and plain necklines. Chantilly lace coats and Irish crochet win favor. velvet ribbons and decorative pins revive past necklines. Estelle Clairemont.
In a pinch use Allen's Foot Ease powder to cure corns bunions and painful smarting feet. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
A humorous dialogue about keeping insects out of a home ends with a plug for Worrell's Insect Exterminator sold at drug stores. The exchange emphasizes a single solution and market availability.
Ormond the Optician at 17 Ohio Street highlights all kinds of jewelry items including rings pins studs and chains plus a repair department run by an expert. The shop emphasizes optics as its strong point and promotes up to date designs and reasonable prices.
Tomorrow is wash day again at the Monarch Laundry. Send the family washing while you tend to other chores and our wagon will call. Call 183 to arrange pickup at 606 South Ohio Street.
Sedalia court No. 39 of the Tribe of Ben Hur will hold a meeting Monday night July 24 at 8 o clock in K of P hall No 25. Full attendance requested. Kroencke and Cordes for S flour.
From Kansas City to Chicago Du buque Des Moines Marshalltown St Paul and Minneapolis the best of equipment and service on all trains Low summer rates in effect For further information apply to J H Lyman G A 7 West Ninth Street Kansas City Mo
Fragmentary advertisement cites B. J. Nelle backing a flour brand described as beautiful and trusted. The text mentions a familiar buying phrase and a product named S flour, suggesting a local merchant endorsement.
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