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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1901
Page
8
Concord schoolhouse five miles south of Boonville burned yesterday. Desks, blackboard, and books destroyed. Cause unknown but suspected tramp involvement. Loss estimated at 1500 with 600 insurance. Weather generally fair tonight and Tuesday. Real estate transfers listed across multiple townships in Sedalia area.
A New York report says the Northern and Union Pacific dispute ends, paving a $6 billion rail network pooling plan. J Pierpont Morgan will define territories and supervise the nationwide consolidation, with four major groups and pivotal transfers among Gould Rockefeller Harriman Vanderbilt Hill and Morgan factions.
An advertisement touts Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a remedy for overworked stomachs lazy livers and impure blood. It claims gradual relief and stronger nerves with faithful use and notes the bottle neck should bear a Private Revenue Stamp.
The list records numerous workers arriving at hospitals or field sites including E. H. Dane Chickie Chockie W S Shaw and others with roles such as crusher laborer machinist helper brakeman and operator. It also notes multiple railroad staff layoffs on the Katy Missouri Pacific and Kansas City Southern lines plus a serious injury in Alma where Charles Games suffered a rope accident requiring amputation after a horse tied rope to his wrist.
A local offer promotes a collar exchange system costing 1.50 for a dozen, with a promise of a brand new dozen in exchange when soiled. Customers may swap as often as needed with no extra cost beyond laundry pricing, claiming ongoing freshness and better finish.
A six year old boy named Peters suffered a peculiar hand injury in an accident at home. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment and observation.
Chicago report cites a rumor that the Illinois Central would seize control of the Missouri Kansas and Texas line. Vice president and general manager Mr. Hanrahan said he just returned from New York and has heard nothing about the move, calling the story unfounded.
Mrs George Babcock entertained the Rocking Chair club last Wednesday with a social gathering at her home. The group enjoyed refreshments and conversation, marking a pleasant midweek event for members.
Mrs Walmsley earned first prize and guest prize went to Mrs Rendell of Pennsylvania. Guests included Mesdames W. B. Scales of Mt Hope Kansas D T Abell C E Whitney Frances Meyer J A Wilhite S E Cotton Miss Chappelear and Mrs M C Bixby.
A well known farmer visited town on Saturday, became intoxicated, lost part of his clothing and had the rest nearly torn off. An ex-officer found him, lent trousers, and escorted him home.
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