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Sedalia Evening Sentinel in Sedalia, Missouri
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1901
Page
8
Goose Plucking in Old Time Folklore and Industry
A lively vignette on live goose feather plucking, detailing the brutal process in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The piece contrasts pain to the animal with the seat of industry and notes the decline of feather demand due to asthma and hay fever. It describes the attire of women workers, the setup of the plucking scene, and how experts assess skin condition before plucking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maine Gum Pickers Delights of the Pursuit in Winter Woods
A Lewiston Journal feature portrays Maine gum pickers who trek deeper into forests yearly to harvest high quality gum sold in city markets at $1.50 a pound. It notes labor frugality, modest winter provisions, and the contrast between provincial scarcity and metropolitan demand amid harsh winters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Lewiston
Journal
Goose Feathering Process Described With Care and Fortitude
The article explains whether to pluck geese feathers at a given time and warns the picker to avoid removing feathers too close to the wings. Improper plucking causes wing damage, pain for the goose, and an unsightly appearance. The goose remains silent throughout the process, displaying fortitude.
Surprise wedding unites Martha Hansberger and James Spencer
Miss Martha Hansberger elopes to St Louis and marries traveling man James Spencer. The wedding, a total surprise, uses gowns from a previous Whitfield wedding as bridal costumes. Mr Hansberger reacts with forgiveness as the couple will reside in Bloomington Illinois with Spencer’s shoe business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
St. Louis
Hansberger
James Spencer
Queen Victoria’s dogs and royal kennels at Windsor
In a room at Windsor portraits of royal pets hang with sometimes a lock of the sitter's hair. Queen Victoria personally named all her dogs and bred canines from the royal kennels widely spread across European courts. The queen never exhibited her dogs, judging them by health and looks rather than points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Queen Victoria
Royal
Europe
Switchilan fined as Hannon faces McAuley ire
Judge McAuley fined Thomas Hannon five hundred dollars for accosting Rose Baumbaugh, a stenographer with Hey Rag and Metal, on a Kansas City street. Hannon, a Missouri Pacific night switchman, claimed intoxication and memory loss. A roommate testified to possible after noon absence, but supported no clear alibi. Hospital arrivals and local rail delays note ongoing city activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
McAuney
Thomas Hannon
Miss Rose Baumbaugh
Hey Rag and Metal Company
Hannon
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Miss Baumbaugh
Mrs Ott and Family Return From Marshall Visit
Mrs Phil Ott and her children returned this morning from a visit at Marshall. She was accompanied home by her sister, Miss Katherine Rea, who will visit here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Ott
Marshall
Katherine Rea
Illiterate man rejected for not reading between lines
A dialogue shows Jane and Kitty discussing John Gray, who was deemed illiterate. Kitty notes he did not know basic rudiments and misread simple instructions, leading to a rebuke about reading between the lines and his reaction of leaving. Washington Star
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Joohn Gray
Kitty
Washington Star
Sedalia Quartette Club Entertained at Crawford Home
The Sedalia Quartette club was entertained last night by Mr. Grant Crawford at his South Kentucky home. Attending were club members and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Richard Harris, Miss Elvira Jones, Miss Myrtle Field, and Mr. and Mrs. John Walmsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia Quartette Club
Grant Crawford
South
Kentucky
Richard Harris
Elvira Jones
Myrtle Field
John Walmsley
Turnip Slices in Egg and Cracker Dust Fry
Peel and slice young turnips then cook in boiling water for 20 minutes. Drain carefully, coat each slice in beaten egg and salted cracker dust, spread on a platter, rest an hour, then fry in hot fat until golden brown.
Miss Helen Lodge Returns From San Antonio Winter
Miss Helen Lodge arrived back today after spending the winter in San Antonio Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Lodge
San Antonio
Texas
Mrs H L Cannon Hosts Afternoon in Honor of Miss Copton
Mrs. H. L. Cannon will entertain tomorrow afternoon in honor of Miss Copton who will soon wed Mr. Hyatt.
Burglars Hit Kirkwood Homes Of Local Notables
burglars entered the homes of E. E. Williams a Missouri Pacific conductor and the Rev John Scheetz retired Grace Episcopal pastor. They took a gold watch a $125 value a $25 overcoat opera glasses a sealskin coat and a silk waist from Williams. At Scheetz residence they took silverware a purse about $15 and a $72 check. Marshal Secrest was notified but no arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkwood
E. E. Williams
Missouri Pacific
John Scheetz
Grace Episcopal Church
Scheetz
Marshal Secrest
St. Louis Republic
Still a Secret Perpetual Motion Claim Stuns Investor
A man claims to have invented a perpetual motion machine that runs constantly. When pressed how it operates he responds he cannot stop it to study its workings, highlighting the paradox and inviting skepticism from the capitalist observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild Eyen
Baltimore American
Gentry Ruler Sridal Party Dined at Judge Bothwell Lodge
The Gentry Sridal party enjoyed an evening hosted by Judge J. H. Bothwell at Stony Ridge Lodge. Mrs Bettie Gentry hosted the young people for dinner today. A wedding at the First Christian Church tomorrow morning is billed as a major social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sridal
J. H. Bothwell
Stony Ridge Lodge
Bettie Gentry
First Christian Church
Cotter Named General Superintendent On Iron Mountain Line
William Cotter has been appointed general superintendent of the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern, succeeding J M Herbert who resigned to join another company. Cotter previously ran the western division of the Grand Trunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cotter
St. Louis
Iron Mountain
Southern
J. M. Herbert
Cotter
Gand Trunk
A Blow to Sentiment in Quiet Anniversary Moment
An Indianapolis Journal snippet recalls a lighthearted exchange about a near anniversary. One partner notes yesterday felt significant, yet both admit they cannot recall the exact date, signaling a playful yet poignant domestic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Indianapolis Journal
Patterson and Fults Plan First Class Bowling Parlor
Clyde Patterson and D A Fults aim to open a first class bowling parlor in Jefferson City if a satisfactory location is secured. The plan depends on finding a good site and arranging suitable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Patterson
D. A. Fults
Jefferson City
Herbert Dates Start Postponed Until July 1
The statement notes Mr. Herbert will not accept service in his new position before July 1. This delay affects official duties and transition timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
Trains News: Missouri Pacific Workers Plan July Excursion
Superintendent D. Hardy traveled east this morning on No 6 in his private car. Missouri Pacific machinists from this city and St Louis plan a joint excursion in July with destination undecided. Stakemen Bailey and Hawkins of the Katy are laying off. John Knopple of the Missouri Pacific shops returned to work after a short layoff. G W Andrews discharged from Katy hospital this morning. Missouri Pacific Conductor J E Snedaker lay ing off at the west end local.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
Dresden
D. Hardy
St. Louis
Bailey and Hawkins
Katy
John Knopple
G. W. Andrews
J. E. Snedaker
West End
Celebrated Yeast Foam Promises Superior Bread Quality
Advert says Celebrated Yeast Foam yields lighter sweeter bread with moisture retention and nutty flavor longer than competing yeasts. Claims imply bakery grade results for home bakers seeking premium loaves.
Leavenworth's Surprise Burglar Bates Arrested
Clarence G. Bates was arrested at 3 AM in Leavenworth after breaking into George A. Eddy's wholesale drug store through a sheet iron door with burglar tools including smokeless powder. He had robbed the Fisher Machine Works safe earlier and was found with some of their property on him. Bates was active in YMCA work and had held a gas company clerical role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kas
Clarence G. Bates
George A. Eddy
Eddy
Fisher Machine Works
Bates
Frank Kussman Dead in Boonville
Boonville Missouri June 4 Frank Kussman aged 64 died at his home last night. The funeral will be held from the Catholic church Wednesday evening. He was brother of Rev Theodore Kussman pastor of SS Peter and Paul church Boonville and Christopher Kussman of St Louis. He lived in St Louis nearly forty years and recently moved to Boonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonville
Frank Kussman
Theodore Kussman
SS. Peter and Paul Church
Christopher Kussman
St. Louis
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