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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1901
Page
3
Mahalie Smith of Joplin, 70, charged with making a false affidavit to pension papers appeared before Judge Phillips. She was fined 1000 dollars and, aided by the bankrupt law, may be released from jail within thirty days. She claimed her husband, an old soldier, was dead, while her husband later sought a pension, leading to her arrest.
In Nevada Missouri Mollie Oliver wed Henry W Askew a Kansas City merchant after a fortune teller told her she would face both great sorrow and great joy in May 1901. Her son died of scarlet fever on May 10, and her wedding occurred later that month, seen as the fulfillment of the prediction.
The article highlights successful manipulators on Wall Street including J Pierpont Morgan J R Keene J J Hill J Stillman J Schiff J H Moore J W Gales J Loebe and George J Gould. It notes many others who try their hand at the markets but fail.
Advertisement for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve claims the product cures piles quickly and positively. Warns to beware of counterfeit versions and notes availability from W. E. Bard Drug Company.
Former Missouri Pacific conductor now a department messenger for the U S House of Representatives travels from California Mo to visit friends in St Louis. He will also visit California Kansas City and other places on his northern tour per the Jefferson City Press.
A fishing party in honor of Mr. William Ernest Hyatt of Fort Scott Kansas and Miss Margaret Clapton who are to be married June 12. The note mentions sending a dollar for a large bottle express shipment and requests the nearest express office in Lowell Massachusetts.
In Camp Branch a farmer demanded two months wages earned by his 19 year old son who says he was driven away and refused to part with his money. Prosecutor Cashman faced a difficult decision as to how the case will be resolved.
Latour & Sherer advertise best cabinet photographs priced at three dollars per dozen. The brief notice highlights affordable portraits likely targeting photography buyers.
Costiveness remedy advertised with 25 cent price. Sold by Mertz & Hale and Otis W. Smith as a guaranteed relief product for their customers.
Marshall Missouri June 3 no rain for two months leaving ground completely dry. Farmers haul water long distances as dust reaches over three inches. Crops suffer from arid conditions and heat.
An advertisement extols DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as fast acting laxatives that cleanse the bowels in the remotest parts with no discomfort. It highlights ease of use and absence of griping.
Dr. W. A. Porter, a Kansas City veterinarian, arrived Friday and was immediately summoned to Sweet Springs for an important operation. From there he moved to Georgetown and remained busy, with thoughts of returning to Kansas City to escape mounting work.
An Arlington Pharmacy promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a guaranteed remedy for constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble. The ad asserts universal efficacy and urges readers to ask for the product.
Stockmen tell The Sentinel they fear worsening water shortage with a well known feeder reporting over 100 head of cattle on his place and no water. He warns he may have to move unless rain comes at once.
Dr. DeLamater and his wife of Utica New York have arrived to make Sedalia their future home. He will assume the large practice of Dr. Tucker the eye and ear specialist who will leave soon. DeLamater comes with high recommendations and bright prospects for a successful career in the city. Sedalia heartily welcomes them to their new home.
A brief notice highlights Crawford's Crown Sodas described as pure sweet and healthful but with cautions issued by local health authorities about safety and production standards for consumer customers.
Miss Mae Wallace formerly of this city took part in a musicale given by Mrs James Bannerman in St Louis last Tuesday afternoon.
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as the best in the world and notes a large two ounce package available for five cents.
Mr. F. H. Gray departs Friday for Mackinaw Illinois to wed Miss Frances Walker on June 12. After arriving in Sedalia the couple will live in apartments at the Melita place, home of Mesdames Cotton and Smith.
A new drink launches as Nectar Cream Soda appears in a new Crawford's Crown package. The change marks a packaging refresh while keeping the familiar flavor expected by fans.
A party including Mr and Mrs C Y Lawrence with May and Bert, plus Mrs Griffin and daughter Helen, Mrs Cole, Mrs James, Mrs Will Hackett, Miss Blanche Walroad, John Ready and Frances Lydick went fishing Friday. They caught many suckers all on the wrong end of the pole.
A brief local note describes a sequence of patrons stopping at the Arlington to enjoy ice cream soda, highlighting the small town soda fountain’s appeal and steady stream of customers.
Aine's Sevres set tied to Valcour Aine, Louisiana planter and New Orleans host, whose mansion near the Mississippi River and garden featured heated pipes and marble walks. The piece recounts gatherings of prominent guests around 1835 including Antomarchi, Bertrand, and Ney, with tea served in Sevres ware and a dramatic disposal of the set. The narrative notes Aine's wealth, hospitality, daughters married to leading locals, and periodic gifts to their pin money.
A Texas advertisement touts Hall's Great Discovery as a universal cure for kidney and bladder ailments including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. It promises two months of treatment per bottle for $1 and offers mail delivery from St. Louis Missouri with testimonials.
D W Carlisle of the M K T railroad certifies his wife suffered long back and hip pain until taking E W Hall's Kidney Medicine. He states in less than ten days all pain left and she feels like a new woman.
A historic note highlights John Kaiser’s eatery at 116 East Second Street offering a 25 cent meal three times a day. The item underscores affordable dining options in the era.
W L Jones announces a general transfer business including coal and wood hauling garbage hauling and moving services. Orders may be placed by calling telephone number 369.
Low rates are in effect to Buffalo Boston New York and other eastern points via the Chicago Great Western railway. For full particulars inquire of any Great Western agent or J P Elmer general passenger agent Chicago.
Cabbage and tomato plants and sweet potato slips offered for sale in any quantity. Guaranteed to grow, available by the hundred or thousand.
C H Heynen promotes placing orders for monuments and grave tablets. The notice emphasizes timely selection and customization for memorials.
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