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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1904
Page
5
A collage of satirical lines on social behavior and local life in Atchison. The piece pokes at talkers, flirts, fashion policing, gossip, and the oddities of daily etiquette from city writers and readers. It references local figures and venues in a lighthearted, quippy tone.
In St. Louis on June 6 a 7,000 strong crowd rioted after a bull fight failed to occur and gate refunds were refused. They wrecked buildings, set the grand stand ablaze, and arrested several dozen participants as Norris and his wife fled. Harry Hill was wounded, and Sheriff Ossenfort thwarted further violence with deputies and humane society help. Norris vowed to rebuild and resume the summer show.
An Arlington Pharmacy advertises floor paint that promises to renew old floors with simple DIY application claiming any body can do the work.
Ed Lamme, a transient riding a Missouri Pacific train, was pinned between two cars last night. His right arm suffered severe bruising and he was taken to Katy hospital for treatment.
Grand Trunk Railway announces special low round trip fares from the Southwest effective June 1 for trips along routes between St. Louis and Montreal. Descriptive literature and timetables will be mailed free by the Advertising Department at 135 Adams St Chicago.
The ad touts durable bright floor paint in stock. It emphasizes long-lasting finish and quick coverage, appealing to customers seeking sturdy, attractive surfaces for high-traffic areas.
M. B. Johnston, Civil War veteran and G A R member, was arraigned in Justice M A Ayres court for peddling without a license. Judge Ayres enlisted Justice J L Smith, another G A R member, to hear the case. Johnston was fined ten dollars plus costs but could not pay, and his sentence was commuted to one day in county jail.
The Royal Muskoka Hotel sits in the Muskoka Lakes resort area. It notes easy access via Grand Trunk Railway and Illinois Central routes from U S and Canada, with a car route between St. Louis and Montreal. Readers are directed to the Grand Trunk Advertising Department in Chicago and to George W. Vaux for details.
J Martin Wilson insurance agent at Glasgow and Emma Davis of this city wed Sunday at 2 pm at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M Nelson 707 East Ninth with Rev S S Martin officiating. The reception followed a dinner by Mrs Nelson a Nelson sister. The couple will make Glasgow their home.
Miss Stella Roberts wed Mr. Minor Morris at Olive Branch church in Beaman with Rev. Bo land officiating. A luncheon followed at the bride’s sister Mrs. L. F Allen home, as guests from Portland Ore New York City Peoria Ill Oklahoma and Sedalia Missouri attended.
A flood of names appears as residents from Lamonte Houstonia and nearby towns move through Sedalia for shopping, banking, and World’s Fair trips. Notables include Will Hall Mel Henderson Frank Crawford editor Harry Agee and J A Williams. Several plan trips to St Louis and Guthrie while others seek medical and professional services.
The Ministers Alliance opens its regular meeting to finalize plans for a city union revival starting Sunday evening. A large tent will be pitched east of the Sentinel building for services Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday led by local ministers. Evangelist Rev Munhall, D D, arrives June 15 from Los Angeles to conduct services.
J B Rickman, an advertising agent and promoter of knowledge, has been engaged by the fair board to canvass various parts of the state for advertising the coming State fair set for August 15 to 19.
Big Four announces excursion fares to Atlantic City Indianapolis Lake Chautauqua and Cincinnati with dates in June July and mid July. Tickets sold at the Big Four ticket office Broadway and Chestnut and through city agents in St. Louis Kansas City and Cincinnati with several return options listed.
Clerk Ed Shields of Sedalia camp No. 16 reports a delegation from Jefferson City No. 404 will attend Sunday to take part in the Woodmen unveiling ceremony.
Rev Father Francis Curran pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Springfield Missouri died at St John s Hospital in St Louis after a long illness. He was 54, born in Ireland and had served twenty seven years as a priest. Funeral is set for 9 AM at the Church of the Annunciation in St Louis.
A train carried a load of Sherwin Williams paint that spilled onto a road long ago. The text asserts the brand’s superior brilliancy and wearing quality, noting Arlington Pharmacy as agents.
The forecast shows fair conditions tonight and on Tuesday. Temperatures rise slightly, with the northwest portion experiencing warmer weather.
Run down and exhausted reader urged to take Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea from W. E. Bard Drug Company to reconstruct the body. Tea or tablets priced at 35 cents.
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