Social visitors and travels Around town
Miss Gertrude Shively visits from Ohio to spend time with Miss Sallie Redman. Mrs. John Sampson of Lee's Summit visits two weeks with cousin Mrs. C. C. Maclay. Prof. Harry Ogg returns home to Orrick after a week here. Thomas Tilden of Florida visits Mrs. A. L. Short ridge and friends. Mrs. Harold E. Monser travels from Clarksburg via Speed. The Redman couple return to Kansas City on No. 17. Alma Hirst and Katheryn Monroe travel to St. Louis for the fair with Mrs. Sydney Baxter. Mrs. Wade visits relatives before returning to Florida. Bunceton residents ride to St. Louis for the World's Fair, including Mr. and Mrs. Herndon Goodwin and Dr. and Mrs. P. E. Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Hirst
Katheryn Monroe
St. Louis
Sydney Baxter
Bunceton
Herndon Goodwin
P. E. Williams
May Collections Reported by County Collector McClure
May collections for the month ending May 31, 1904, show receipts from state and county interest, school taxes for Sedalia Lamonte Smithton Green Ridge Georgetown, and county clerk costs. The figures include state interest 20.95, county interest 202.16, miscellaneous 72.70, Sedalia school tax 734.31, Lamonte school tax 12, Smithton 2.21, Green Ridge 467, Georgetown 3.74, and clerk costs 40.81.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. ‘McClure
Gisckee
Sedalia
Lamonte
Smithton
Green Ridge
Georgetown
Bulldog Protects Kitten. Child Bit in Philadelphia Attack
A large bull dog savagely attacked four year old Annie Cranston in a Philadelphia yard after the child tried to rescue a kitten the dog had become attached to. Annie was bitten on the lip head arm and leg before family members pulled the dog away and she was sent to Samaritan hospital. After dressing her wounds the child returned home and later the girl and dog showed signs of friendly concern for the kitten, sharing food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Cranston
Philadelphia
Samaritan Hospital
Annie
Chi
Local Social Notes From This Week In The Town
Mrs. B F Stevens visited Mrs. J B Mockbee earlier in the week. Miss Annie Parrish visits sister Mrs. Madison Stirlen. Mr. and Mrs. A L Lewis and family visited the latter's mother near Sedalia. Clarence Yokley returned from Otterville after high school commencement. Mary Daly spent Tuesday afternoon in Hughesville. Mr. and Mrs. Sam May welcomed a baby girl. Aid society to host strawberry and ice cream supper at the college building Friday night June 3. Presbyterian services Sunday morning led by Rev Housson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Daly
Hughesville
Sam May
Ladies of the Aid Society
Presbyterian Church
Housson
Some Big Fees The Modern Lawyer Is The Highest Priced Man
A fragment notes that modern lawyers command top fees. It suggests high resource costs and premium charges for legal services. No further names or contextual details are readable.
World’s highest paid brain workers lawyers’ fortunes 1900s
The article notes top earners like William Nelson Cromwell who was paid 2 million for selling Panama Canal rights and William D. Guthrie who netted 1 million for a will dispute. It cites Francis Lynde Stetson’s high retainer and lists 1890 and 1900 US bar counts, highlighting a strong demand for lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Nelson Cromwell
Panama Canal Company
United States
Mr. Cromwell
Nicaragua
William D. Guthrie
Henry B. Plant
Guthrie
James B. Dill
Andrew Carnegie
Henry Frick
Francis Lynde Stetson
J. Pierpont Morgan
Wall Street
Monarch Laundry advertises modern wash facilities and home pickup
A 1910 style advertisement promises special department, large facilities, reasonable prices, and wagon service with two phones. It directs readers to Monarch Laundry operated by Chas. Van Antwerp and notes a cold phosphate inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monarch Laundry
Chas. van Antwerp
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Constitutional Verification
There is more catarrh in this section than all other diseases. Doctors once called it local and incurable but science shows it constitutional. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. offers 100 dollar reward if it fails. Take internally 10 drops to a teaspoonful. Sold by druggists 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Hall
Longan's Steam Laundry Promises Honest Linen Care
The Way We Handle Linen emphasizes straightforward laundry work with no secret processes or harmful chemicals. Longan's Steam Laundry invites customers to be convinced of their good, diligent service and careful handling of garments.
Allen's Foot-Ease relieves painful feet and corns
Allen's Foot-Ease powder cures painful and smarting feet and growing nails. It eases tight shoes, prevents sweating and calusses, and relieves hot tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25c with a free trial package. Address Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Family Cremation in Cumberland Mountains Tragedy
May King Kentucky June 3 Henry Luther his wife Jennie and their two children Mary 18 and a 7 year old boy were cremated in a secluded Cumberland mountains site. Neighbor Hiram Raleigh found the burned house and the remains among the debris on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May King
Henry Luther
Jennie
Mary
Cumberland Mountains
Hiram Raleigh
Luther
Missouri Pacific Train Pass Promotion Ends June 6
The Missouri Pacific offers a five dollar period pass for all trains starting June 6 for seven days. Baggage not checked and sleepers excluded. Riders should note this limited-time deal and travel restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
Train service details from Sedalia to Colorado Springs and Denver
Denver schedule notes no change of cars from Sedalia to Colorado Springs and Denver with chair car and sleeper available daily at 2 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Colorado Springs
Denver
Tillberry Buys Z. F. Bailey Property On Fitch and Brown
A. J. Tillberry purchased the residence at the northwest corner of Fitch and Brown streets from Z. F. Bailey. He plans renovations and occupancy soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Tillberry
Fitch and
Brown Streets
Z. F. Bailey
Sedalia Realty Seeks $50,000 Loan From Local Trust
A Sedalia real estate loan offer announces a $50,000 debt facility with terms arranged by the Sedalia Trust Company. The notice identifies the lender and target property, signaling a secured financing proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia Real Estate
Sedalia Trust Company
Fragments of a faded notice about local social gathering
Reading fragments mention shaved ice and fruit with a social aim. The source text is largely garbled but implies a community gathering or event sponsored by Farris. No clear date location or organizer is discernible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farris
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WM. Courtney
Iclaughlin
Siz Ouio Sr
Puones Sds
Whipple
O. K
Peacock
Big Muddy
Illinois
McAlester Nut
Arkansaw
Piedmont
Yard
Third
Montgomery
Whipple Coal Company
Tamala
Vienna
P. Brandt
Grocer Company
Seear
Dorn & Gloney
Tipton News
Gertrude Shively
Sallie Redman
John Sampson
Lee’s Summit
C. C. Maclay
Harry Ogg
Orrick
Thomas Tilden
I Iora
Fla
A. L. Shortridge
Harold E. Monser
Clarksburg
Speed
B. F.stevens
J. B. Mockbee
Annie Parrish
Madison Stirlen
A. L. Lewis
Clarence Yokley
Otterville
Panama Canal
The
United
Todelo, Ohio
Longan
Landmann Bros
Insurance and
Missouri
A. T. Still
American School of Osteopathy
Kirksville, Mo
Nannte Dufur
Osteopathic
A. East Broadway
Bell Telephone
Best Equipmnt
S.M. Hodges & Bro
East Third St
Met
J. F. Terhune
Ohio St
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