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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1905
Page
4
Under this head is published free notices of church entertainments to be given by city churches. The Guild and Qorgar Builders of Calvary Episcopal church will meet with Mrs Jarry L Waite at 211 West Sixth street Tuesday August 1 at 3 30 p m. All are cordially invited.
The Ladies Missionary and Aid societies of East Sedalia Baptist Church host an ice cream social on the church lawn Tuesday evening August 1 from 7 to 10 pm. Admission is 15 cents. Everyone is cordially invited.
A dreamlike scene shows the devil presiding over a grand stand as a manager of players, punishing a tormented spectator and mocking a kneeling figure. The narrator wakes, shifts to local park hope, and praises a home team while noting Foley's Honey and Tar ads and a doctor curing piles.
A Sedalia mass meeting of German American citizens set September 19 as German Day. L E Friemel was named president and Otto Butz secretary. A planning committee includes Fred Zimmerman Charles J Butz Herman Kirchhoffer John Tegier and F E Hoffman. Liberty Park chosen for events with races ball game parade and a park hall dance. George Grosshaus Sebastian Urban named finance committee.
Sedalia defeated Joplin 4 to 1 amid a poor field. Baerwald highlighted the defense as Joplin produced scattered hits and both sides played solidly in the field. Pendry Bayless Lee and Baerwald among the standouts with key plays and errors noted.
Will J Crawford, noted for producing fine beverages, promotes Drink Shandy Gaffe as a pleasant, refreshing drink. The notice highlights Crawford’s reputation for quality and his expertise in crafting flavorful beverages.
The brief recounts a late seventh inning surge by a two-bagger that derailed Joplin's chances, ending the hope of victory. A personal farewell line to Dollie punctuates the clipping, followed by an unrelated ad line about Red Cross Ball Blue and grocery pricing.
Umpires Reagan and Owens presided as Guthrie and Oklahoma City teams faced rivals. a transfer game moved from Topeka to Nevada Missouri for the Southwest Missouri log rolling event. The Little Franklins beat the Sluggers 11 to 1 with Walker and Rugan starring. Sedalia Sentinels fell 5 to 2 to Versailles Merchants at Versailles with Yarnell and Clum on Sedalia and Yeager and Padgett on Versailles.
The Joplin Globe notes catcher Stewart may last just enough longer for Vanderhill to sprint from the pest house to Cox park. Dollie Geay returns in stripes after a season away, wearing a Woodpeckers Convicts Leavenworth lineup. Geay had said he would not play this season and has worked as a street car controller.
A large appreciative crowd attended Crystal Park for the opening of the week’s engagement featuring the Altons trio, each member billed as a solo artist. The Le Noirs Marionettes were listed but Reno and Murray missed a train and arrived late, expected to enhance tonight and the rest of the week. Foley’s Kidney Cure advertised as purifying blood and curing kidney and bladder troubles.
Rev George A Glens superintendent of the Kansas City district of the Children's Home Society of Missouri is in the city today to oversee the society's affairs. He reports homes are needed for five or six children he cannot supply and seeks friends for the children.
An old advertisement notes Brandt and Grote for Vigoral Health and Big S flour with claims of no pain from Dr Fansler cures. A fishing party plans to leave the city Tuesday for Muddy Creek for several days, listing James Doyle Joe Gold Will Quizey Pitkin Stanley and guests Henry Thayer and Campbell Christopher of Kansas City.
An offer valid only during the summer invites women to become regular patients by sending a written note detailing age life condition history and symptoms. Testimonials from Nellie South and Edna Moore claim Peruna improved or cured long standing female health issues and nervous complaints.
In Judge D Kinsey s court John Collins the prosecuting witness facing John Warner on an alleged knife incident joked aloud about hiring a lawyer after being advised to speak up His wife explained his mistake prompting more laughter as the hearing impairment was revealed and the case was set for Friday at 10 o clock Warmer family ties and a chicken quarrel sparked the arrest in Sedalia Missouri and Osawatomie Kansas locals were visiting kin.
Mrs Martin C Lucking receives notice of S M Haynes death in Palestine Texas last Thursday. Haynes previously lived in Sedalia before moving six years ago. Also, John Jamison of the Missouri Pacific tin shop reports his wife ill with typhoid fever in Cheyenne Wyoming. he plans to travel when possible.
Local traders Wilson and Hansam announce the sale of Vigoral flour and Big S brand flour to shoppers in the region. The notices highlight quality and value from these two brands.
Uncle Eben comments that there are no objections to the man who claims superiority as long as he strives to live up to his own statements. The remark appears in the Washington Star.
In Pittsburg on July 31 the United Mine Workers of America and anthracite coal operators brace for a strike at the April 1 expiration of the current three year pact. John Mitchell elevates the prounion drive, aiming to win back workers who left after the peace declaration and rally support in the coal region.
The piece notes warnings that welfare after April 1 depends on current preparation. Operators have stored large coal supplies, a keynote in President Mitchell's addresses. He argues coal hoarding signals readiness for a long siege if miners strike at the March conference.
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