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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1902
Page
4
The Sentinel announces William J. Castle as a candidate for representative subject to the action of the Democratic County Committee.
Bruce Barnett announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Wettis County prosecuting attorney. The announcement names H. K. Bente as a candidate subject to the Democratic party will.
James Montgomery announces candidacy for the nomination of prosecuting attorney, subject to the choice of the Democrats of Pettis County.
Announcement that Judge O E Parsons seeks re nomination for Probate Judge of Pettis County subject to the Democratic convention on August 11 1902.
The item announces W. L. Cress as a candidate for Judge of the Western District of Pettis County subject to the Democratic County Convention. The notice identifies the expected party process and candidate name.
E. R. Wilson of Green Ridge township announces candidacy for judge of the county court in the Western district under the Democratic banner. Judge N. H. Rogers plans re nomination as justice of the peace for Sedalia township, pending Republican nominating will.
James C. Connor announced as candidate for constable of Sedalia Township, subject to Democratic Party action.
Dispatches report England with five hundred thousand troops and over a billion dollars defeated the Boers. The war ends with surrender and celebration in London as King Edward is hailed and the Republic is declared dead. Ministers give thanks amid mass street rejoicing.
The text calls Democrats in Pettis county to act now to nominate men of honor and integrity for a clean ticket. It urges turnout, recruitment of young and old allies, and responsibility to support a Democratic slate amid a struggle noted as freedom versus oppression.
The notice asks readers to subscribe to the Sentinel and invites them to place a guess on the number of votes expected for the County Clerk race this fall.
A fragment suggests England’s act is seen as killing a republic and staining its name with an odium that will haunt the nation for centuries. The terse note hints at a historic judgment and lasting infamy attached to England’s actions.
The free guesses offered with each paid Sentinel subscription gain popularity daily as more readers participate.
A brief note emphasizes the Sentinel’s role in printing current news for readers. It highlights reliability and timeliness as core strengths of the publication.
A chronic office seeker is described as an object of aversion and disgust. The witty remark compares political ambition to a health anxiety, sparking humor about public service pursuits.
The funeral for Mrs. George S Edmondson, who died in St. Louis, was conducted at her parents’ home at 1611 South Kentucky Street at 2:30 PM by Rev. E. W. Clippinger. Music was provided by Mrs. D. M. Dodge with assistance from Mrs. W. D. Steele Glenn H. Wood and George Hoff man. Pallbearers were Grant Crawford John Hill Chas. Dexter Chas. Bard Chas. Van Antwerp and Lee Montgomery.
Ira Bronson disposed of his interest in Stevenson and Bronson Printing to T. A. Stevenson and son with immediate effect. Bronson remains employed and the firm will continue as Stevenson and Son Printing.
The Nebraska-Colorado Express now departs Kansas City at 9 35 p m and arrives Denver at 3 15 p m next day saving three hours. Departure accommodates afternoon arrivals for business or visits in Kansas City with five hours in Denver before continuing west and via scenic Colorado. The morning Denver Express leaves at 10 40 a m with through tourist sleepers from Kansas City to California excursions via Scenic Colorado.
Robert Crawford pleads guilty to forgery and faces two years with parole. Elden Fluty fined one hundred dollars for felonious assault on Lewis Martin. Stephen Fluty jailed one day. William Williams and Harris Cohen set for trial on assault and related charges. Maggie Simms case dismissed for lack of witness. Pearl Williams to stand trial for disturbing the peace. Proceedings mention Third street and a cancer death with a funeral at St Patrick’s Church.
The county court ordered Surveyor Pace to prepare an estimate for reconstructing the Knapp bridge near Green Ridge which had fallen. It also directed the construction of the new Scott bridge in Heath's Creek township near Henry Jones' place. The dedication of the new Smith road through Dunksburg was accepted. May criminal costs totaled 1176.30 with 468.10 for trespass cases. County Clerk Gray was instructed to seek admission to the colony for feeble minded Oscar Rafter, a county charge.
Lynn Brown returns to Pacific shops after absence. Copperhouse of Louisville takes a Missouri Pacific post. Cameron on leave. Burke fills his engineer role. Lee Monroe resumes at Missouri Pacific next Monday. Towns lays off due to illness. Mercer fills his Katy post. Spillers promoted to engineer on Hannibal division. McBride moves to extra fireman. Hinshaw at Parsons falls ill. Levi McVe to cover his run.
The notice lists ticket sales regions covering Montana, Western Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Washington and Oregon with rates from 17.85 to 27.85 dollars by location. In San Francisco pricing is 46.85 dollars for May 27th to June ?th.
County Collector E B McClure reports receipts for the month ending May 31 1902 with detailed totals for state and county interest Sedalia Lamonte Smithton Green Ridge Georgetown and county clerk costs. It lists railroad trip itineraries and round trip ticket deals through October 31 1902 with several city connections and higher fares to Glenwood Springs Salt Lake Ogden Pueblo Denver Colorado Springs and other points.
News from Sedalia states Lydia Pregge daughter of John Pregge a Fair clerk on West Second street has been remembered by her great uncle Louis Meyer. German heirs lawyers report all heirs located and property will soon be divided.
Promotional text for Burlington Northern Express advertising fast daily service to the upper Northwest. Calls for trip details to quote low costs and offer free printed matter. Names R H Crozier T P A 823 Main St Kansas City MO and L W Wakely GPA St Louis MO and Howard Elliott GM St Louis MO.
At 12 40 p m the fire department responded to a blaze at 1507 East Ninth Street the home of R D McCauley caused by a defective flue and resulting in about 20 dollars in damage the property is insured.
Mrs. Mary Katon aged 54 died at her home at 642 East. Funeral arrangements pending, with details to be announced by the family.
Frank Avansino, a confectioner on Ohio Street, added an electric motor to his ice cream equipment enabling faster freezing and consistent texture. The change marks a modernization of his production and promises steadier supply for customers.
Colonel Harry Mitchell of the Second regiment N G M informs company commanders there will be no outing for the regiment this year due to lack of funds to cover camp expenses. A marriage license was issued to J E Stanley of Kansas City and Mabel C Carr of Lamonte.
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