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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1902
Page
4
Missouri Pacific engineer A. L. Taylor piloted the fast mail today, leaving St Louis at 3:54 and arriving Sedalia at 7:54, 4 minutes late. The train averaged over 70 mph between key points and never dropped below 45 mph, with 50 minutes made up on the run.
Mr. M. R. Anderson has been appointed Walter Shirk's successor as local freight agent and yard master for the Missouri Pacific. He is currently the company's cashier at the freight house, a position he has held for seven years, and he began railroading eighteen years ago. He has many friends at home and abroad who will welcome his promotion.
Mr. C. E. Marsh, longtime Sedalia based freight and ticket agent for the Sedalia Warsaw and Southwestern railway, is chosen to succeed Mr. Anderson as cashier at the freight house. He will serve as freight and ticket agent until the line is completed when those offices will be abolished. Marsh is known for reliability and competence and this promotion is well deserved.
Hank Wellburn, arrested on receiving stolen property charges, appeared in Judge Kinsey's court Thursday afternoon and was bound over to the criminal court in Stolv court. He claims he acted as an agent for the Sedalia Junk Company and says the Cohen brothers instructed him to buy the property.
Wednesday through J M Byler, J M Van Necker of Nashville Mich exchanged a 160 acre farm west of Temple Texas for Chicago city property owned by A Bengley of Sedalia. The consideration was $2000.
Iowa groups negotiate with J M Byler to buy 2000 acres of Missouri river bottom land as a major deal nears closure this week for a Main street property sale.
Robert P. Findley of Sedalia filed for discharge as a voluntary bankrupt in the federal court at Jefferson City on Thursday.
Burglars broke into the home of W. J. Kelk at 516 West Fifth Street during the night and woke him this morning, prompting an investigation by local police. No further details on suspects or losses were released.
A fragment describes a burglar leaving behind trousers in a yard and missing contents. It ponders how entry was gained and warns that a fit and timely warning will spur the family to prepare for his next visit.
Mrs Anna Jackson of Denison filed suit for 850000 damages against the Choctaw Oklahoma Gulf and Missouri Kansas Texas for the January accident at Union Depot that killed her husband A L Jackson, a Katy conductor formerly of Sedalia. A court of inquiry by the railroads failed to reach responsibility.
A large crowd filled Forest park for the O. E. S. picnic and band concert last night. Attendees enjoyed the program but street car service proved barely adequate to handle the turnout.
John Elliott returned Thursday night from a business trip to Houstonia. While inspecting lumber he fell and badly wrenched his back.
A force of men works to shape the curve at Sixteenth and Grand avenue as groundwork begins to extend the line toward the fair grounds.
Rev. Th. G. Crocker of Emporia will preach at Second Congregational church next Sunday morning and evening as he seeks a new location.
Five car loads of ore have been shipped from Fortuna this week and three more will depart before Saturday night.
Harry Stevens shipped 21 fine horses this afternoon to New Orleans and will depart for the city tonight to oversee their transit.
Francis Murphy of Warsaw has been granted an original pension of six dollars per month.
The notice lists discounted excursion tickets available through Katy agent locations with round trip fares between Boonville Sedalia Sedalia Clinton and between Eldorado Springs and return from June to September. Specific routes include St Paul Minneapolis Minnesota July to October dates and multi month seasonal sales to Colorado Utah Minnesota Michigan and South Dakota.
Obituaries note Martin Scott of Fortuna died July 1 at age 82. Social events include Mrs Ferguson’s 55th birthday at Morgan Street, Miss Sadie Homan’s visit, and a Carpenter home party for Miss Birdie and Miss Carrie Carpenter. Accidents report Douglass Hays nearly killed and his sons injured in a wagon mishap. Judge Wagenecht comments on unusually fine crops.
Local notes report steady rain across the area delaying hay making while residents enjoy social visits. Several people travel between Sedalia, Mora, Versailles, and nearby towns, and a Point Pleasant ice cream supper raised about 24 dollars with dozens attending.
Mary J Owens was appointed executrix of the estate of William H Owens today. The appointment places Owens in charge of administering the estate under applicable probate law and finalizing related affairs.
Complete stock offered with week end reductions on hosiery and underwear. Men's lisle hose 9 1 2 to 11 1 2 now 25c and up. Ladies reinforced heel hose 40c now 25c. Lisle finish vests crotched edges 69c now 69c. Ladies black silk and lisle gloves listed with sale prices.
A dealer offers 200 pieces of colored taffeta ribbons Nos 50 to 100 at half price after the original batch failed financially. White ribbons are included, with 30 and 31 5. titles.
White shirted chiffon parasols with black stitching and silk lined trims are shown in the window. Linen and taffeta parasols with shirred ribbon and hemstitched edges are priced from 85 cents to 3 dollars, reduced from 1.65 to 6 dollars.
Bargain display features numerous shirt waists with broken lots and odd sizes sold at low prices. Fabrics include mercerized chambray, linen batiste, lawn, and white tuck embroidery with varying trims. Prices range from 60 cents to 2.50, highlighting deep discounts on assorted styles and colors.
Thomas A. Dodge offers the Sweet Springs Herald for sale. A land mower was sold to L F Mackey, a second hand dealer, and upon Jim Ab bington's release from jail he will be rearrested by Jonson per the notice.
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