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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1904
Page
3
In Macon Georgia June 1 the widow of R H Plant refuses to accept estate life insurance proceeds intended for creditors. Although the policies total about 760000, she and her children reportedly urge that the funds go entirely to satisfy debts, renouncing dower and a year's support.
Admiral Dewey visiting the Vermont-born House member witnesses a near brawl in the chamber. Speaker Reed pounds the desk as sergeant at arms restores order with the mace. Dewey jokes about fighting fluid in the capitol and promises more visits for excitement.
Senior class day exercises were held in the auditorium decorated in orange and black. The program featured poems histories criticisms prophecies by named students, an address by Earl Doolittle, an invocation by Rev Neville, a one act farce titled Class Day, and an applauded recital of music and readings.
Chicago story says Gustav Rosburg, 72, muttered rheumatic pain drove him to sever his own left foot with a knife. He began on the floor as his paralyzed wife watched. police halted the act, Rosburg bleeding severely and dying at the county hospital.
The police department lists June beats by shift. Ohio Street Wood day Robertson night. Main Street Boullt day Bailey. East Sedalia Card day Border. North Side Ben Redmond.
Mora Missouri notes report cattle losses from Saturday storm, lumber purchase for an eight room house, and a sale of Michigan salt at 1.25 a barrel. Local visits include Sedalia, St Louis, Montserrat and Iowa. A G A R veteran and stock shipment headline town activity with school and measles health notes.
Permits to wed were issued late Tuesday to H. A. Weber of Topeka Kansas and Anna L. Hammann of Sedalia Missouri. Also approved were Walter F. Mason of Sedalia and Sallie P. Moss of Cairo, with St. George Dozier and Sadie Tullis both from Clifton City.
Advertisement notes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea reconstructing the body and curing ailments with a price of 35 cents, offered by W. E. Bard Drug Company, presenting tea or tablets as a remedy.
Paul Youmans age 32 son of former Attorney General Leroy F Youmans died after a sudden illness while visiting his betrothed in Columbia South Carolina. He fell ill around 9 pm and died at 9 30 am without regaining consciousness. Prior to the attack he was in good health and the wedding was planned within a week.
Local Singer Sewing Machine offices under J. Martin Love report a car load of machines delivered Tuesday. The machines were unloaded on the pavement, stacked three deep from the Boston Cafe to Cannon's store, drawing much attention before being moved to warehouses.
Advertises prompt service and reliable laundry with emphasis on shirts collars cuffs and returning garments in like new condition. Invites readers to try their laundry to avoid delays and disappointment at scheduled appointments.
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