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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
4
The Sentinel announces William J. Castle as a candidate for representative, subject to the action of the Democratic County Convention.
Bruce Barnett declares his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Pettis County prosecuting attorney. This local political notice presents his bid and intent to seek the office.
The report announces James Montgomery as a candidate for Pettis County prosecuting attorney, subject to the Democratic party voters choice. The nomination hinges on the Democrats of Pettis County selecting him.
Judge O. E. Parsons announces candidacy for re nomination as Probate Judge of Pettis County subject to the Democratic convention action. August 11, 1902.
The announcement names W. L. Cress as a candidate for Judge of the Western District of Pettis County subject to the action of the Democratic County Convention.
E. R. Wilson of Green Ridge township enters the race for county court judge in the Western district. The announcement notes Judge N. H. Rogers will seek re nomination as justice of the peace for Sedalia township, subject to Republican Party will.
James C. Connor is announced as a candidate for constable of Sedalia Township. The nomination is subject to the action of the Democratic Party.
The piece argues the Missouri senate race issue is overblown and centers on Col Phelps. It contends he does not reflect the Democratic base or party leadership, and that past leaders inflated his influence through transportation roles, stirring unnecessary revolt among delegates.
The piece accuses Col Phelps of lobby influence and railroad ties, arguing he should be dropped as a party leader. It claims his passes and corporate ties taint Democracy and would hinder William J Stone’s Senate bid despite Phelps’s past leverage.
The Pettis County Democratic Central Committee calls a county convention in Sedalia on June 30 1902 at 11 a m to elect eight delegates to the state judicial convention at Springfield on July 7 and eight delegates to the state convention at St Joseph on July 22. Primaries to select delegates will be held in all precincts including Sedalia on June 28 at 2 p m with each precinct allotted representation.
Henry Bremer alias Pumpkin along with Will Deutschler and Joe Riley were arrested for stealing fourteen chickens from Ed Bouldin near the city limits. The birds, identified by leg bands and premiums from the State Fair, were recovered with five cents missing from the seized money. Bremer fled from a second story window but was captured. Deutschler and Riley were caught in the eastern city area.
The Dayton bicycle stolen from F. E. Hoffman Monday afternoon was recovered by Officer Boullt and returned to its owner. Ed Evans saw Aronson riding it on West Main street and prompted Hoffman to confront him at the shop. Aronson bought the wheel from L. F. Mackey of Black Flag, later learning it had been sold by a man naming Noble and giving 117 East Fourth Street as his address, both names believed fictitious.
The Sedalia broom factory sent a sample broom to the Missouri School for the Blind on Tuesday. It is of very simple construction yet has fine workmanship and the finished article is durable and easy to duplicate by the blind.
Manager Mowbray announces extensions to the company's lines planned for this fall. The power house and smoke stack of the steam heating plant will receive a striking maroon paint.
The Presbyterian Sunday school plans a picnic tomorrow afternoon at Forest Park. All children meet at the church with baskets at 1 o'clock and depart for the park on the 1 30 car.
Mrs. Lucey Cogding received invitation to the eleventh annual Hawkins family reunion to be held at Shockalog pond near Akron on June 19.
Miss Hattie Russell's Epworth M E church class enjoys a reunion outing at Forest Park today with local families and leaders in attendance.
The report states Dr. G A Cohen plans to run for the Republican nomination as a representative. The article notes the potential candidacy and party affiliation.
IY SOCIETY CIRCLES report the marriage of Wallhace Yost and Elizabeth Allcorn at Good Will chapel with a reception at the bride’s home, Yost heading to Buffalo to work as roundhouse foreman for the DL&W. Also, L Allen of California and Margaret Ayres wed at M A Ayres home with plans to reside in Springfield after June 15. Oscar G Miller and Rosemary Madden married in Kansas City. The Girls Friendly Society of the Episcopal church spends a day at Judge Bothwell’s Lodge.
Miss Mary Temple will entertain the Adagio club Thursday morning at her home on East Seventh Street.
Mrs. Dre Abell and Mrs. Hat Tie Paff host seventy guests at seven handed en cire. The Jolly Eight spend the afternoon at cards with Mrs. G J Grosshans of West Sixth street.
The opening concert of the year at Liberty park featured Friemels Military band performing ten numbers. A new band stand improves the venue but more lights and seating are urged. The streetcar company ferried many attendees and should address the light and seating deficiencies before the next concert.
At the conclusion of the drills refreshments were served. The menu included ice cream and cake as a light post-practice treat.
Violet camp No. 765 Royal Neighbors hosted members and families of the Modern Woodmen of America at the K of P hall on East Fifth street. The evening featured a musical and literary program and an exhibition drill by the Modern Woodmen drill team.
Friday night several members of the Russell camp No. 2065 M W A will accompany the drill team to Beaman where candidates will be initiated into the order. After initiations a luncheon will be served and a smoker enjoyed. The crowd will travel to Beaman on hay wagons.
The Ladies Aid society of the German Evangelical church will meet tomorrow at 3 PM in the Sunday school hall. Members are urged to bring new attendees. The Sunday school teachers will meet tomorrow evening at 8 PM, not Friday.
A step ladder and chair will be given away at The Big Saw located at 118 West Main Street. Call for details and timing at the event.
New Life Lodge No. 8 K and L held a meeting last night and elected officers: President Nelson Mosier. First Vice President Mrs. Lon Klingenpeel. Second Vice President John Wise. Recorder Mrs. Mildred Neighbors. Recording Treasurer Will Wentzleman. Treasurer Mrs. Mildred Hunter. Conductor Mrs. George Monsees. Inner Guard Leonadus Brookshire. Representative to the supreme lodge J. N. Wilkerson. Alternate Bruce Barnett.
Frank Avansino, a confectioner on Ohio Street, has added an electric motor to his equipment and now freezes his popular ice cream with power. The change marks a shift from manual to powered production, boosting efficiency for his shop.
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