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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 08, 1899
Page
4
A Romance of the War in Two Lovers’ Sacrifices
In Holden Kansas and Chicago the story follows Ethel Hardin and a young soldier George Dixon. Both women believed they were sacrificing for love as war called him away to Manila. Though believed killed, George is found wounded and returns home to joyous reunion and a wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Hardin
George
George Itvey
Holden
Kas
Manila
George Dixon
Chicago
Bibel
Karis—Chicagco Journal
Havana Prisons Described as Filthy and Inexplicable
The account criticizes Spanish detention facilities in Havana, noting filthy conditions and idle inmates. Many prisoners lack clear charges, and the judges and guards show little knowledge of cases or dates. A visiting party led by Maj and Capt. Geebla observed pardons and rough treatment amid unclear proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Maj
Geebla
Court Probes Spanish Injustice Records
Gen Ludlow convened a court to investigate Spanish injustice. City prisons housed filthy disorder with all offenders in a single den, while prisoners now are separated into cells by cleanliness and condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludlow
Humorous War Letter and Courtship Tales Across News Pages
A comedic wartime letter to the Secretary of War appeals to delay sending a unit to Cuba for a soldier’s birthday cake. The page then shifts to social anecdotes about a countess’s retirement and a divorce suit, followed by a pun on a public nuisance and a farmer's rat trap tale from Early County News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
W. C. Church
Army and Navy Journal
First Army Corps
Americus
Cuba
Gallant Prince Not Possible but Offer Seat to Fatigued Shopper
In a Local Bulletin reflection the writer notes men cannot all be chivalrous heroes yet can show courtesy by giving up seats to a tired woman after a day of shopping. The piece highlights the strain of dressing a large family on $2.25 and keeping children neat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. W. Bulletin
Countess of Durham’s Sad Romance and Forgotten Years
The Countess of Durham after sixteen years in an asylum is restored to her family. Once the belle of Yorkshire Miss Milner she wed a rich but profligate Earl. Tests of affection, jealous estrangement, and a dramatic Hampden House scene mark a life of loveless marriage and decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Ward
Henry
Countess of
Durham
England
Milner
Earl of Durham
Miss Milner
Yorkshire
Sear
Countess de Grey
Countess of Durham
Bondon
Ophelia
Duke of Abercorn
Sedalia contralto Mrs Steele to headline Saengerfest
Mrs W D Steele of Sedalia arrives for the Saengerfest tonight as a prominent contralto soloist. She leads the Sedalia choral society of 75 and is a noted musician expected to bring much pleasure to attendees. B L Wood and wife of Hartsburg travel home after coastal visit. Romeo Nicholson of Omaha visiting Ed the grocer. Steven's livery stable promotes horse clipping and sale of four to five gentle family horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Steele
Sedalia
Mrs. M. Barde Returns From Joplin Visit
Mrs. M. Barde arrived home after an extended visit with friends in Joplin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Barde
Joplin
Rescue arrives after 45 years of ice imprisonment
A Detroit Free Press snippet recounts a relief expedition mistakenly identified as the Smith party. An officer declares the Jones party are the relief expedition, prompting relief and a humorous note on aging lecturers if rescue is delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Want ad tips for quick local deals in sentinel
A sales pitch urges readers to place advertisements in the SENTINEL'S Want Column. It promises reach to 2,500 homes daily for 25 cents, with twenty words three times for 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Grain-O A Coffee Substitute For Healthful Nourishment
An old advertisement proclaims Grain-O as a grain based drink serving as a coffee substitute. It stresses health benefits for children and appealing flavor with a rich brown color and low cost around four cents per cup, urging readers to ask grocers for Grain-O.
Classified notices from the Sentinel and locals
For sale parlor heating store bargains at SENTINEL office. Last Point lace handkerchief found at Ladies musique. return to 617 W Fifth. Old papers for sale at SENTINEL office 10 cents per 100. Wanted first class barber Saturday apply 111 Ohio. Employment sought by young man in farming and dairy work. Seven pointer pups for inquiry 1323 East Sixth. California Boss candy receipt $200 call Cor 3rd and Ohio St see D Hans er. Exchange offer 80 acre farm for other land with cash difference. Ep Blake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Ohio St
D. Hanser
Wanted Couple for Janitor and Janitress Roles
Wanted man and wife for janitor and janitress positions with no children preferred. Inquire in the southwest corner near Main and Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Cor
Main and
Ohio
Ed Simpson Dies At Age Five From Consumption
Ed Simpson colored died this morning of consumption aged five. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning. Chas Adams colored in Stringtown has a three legged black Langshan chicken hatched last Monday. It seems perfectly healthy. Capt T C Holland returned from Mokane Mo where he attended his father in law funeral last Saturday. John Lane city marshal of Mexico was in the city last night. J M Chaney Jr of Kansas City was visiting yesterday. Judge Jno Montgomery Jr was in California on bankruptcy business yesterday. Rev Scott preached Andrew Boppenmyer's little girl's funeral at Georgetown today. Mr and Mrs Jos Adams and daughter Maud left for Rockville. J West Goodwin went to Jefferson City this morning and will return tonight. Prof Pickey will open exercises at teachers institute tomorrow morning. Mrs H H Borgeman and daughter Frances of Westport visiting Sedalia for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Adams
Stringtown
Capt
T. C. Holland
Mokane
John Lane
Mexico
J. M. Chaney, Jr
Kansas City
Jno. Montgomery, Jr
California
Rev
Scott
Andrew Boppenmyer
Georgetown
Jos. Adams
Maud
Rockville
J. West Goodwin
Jefferson City
Prof. Pickey
Teachers Institute
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and Scalda Murn
Readable fragments note a witch hazel salve by DeWitt and a product or remedy named Scalda Murn. The brief item lists two health salve references without clear actions or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt’s
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DuHas, E. Baker
the Sentinel Publishing Co
Court House Square
NION
Missouri
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16Th
Missouri Ave
W. E. Poindexter
Pennny
Petirine Wovt
BE. B. Wamble
Elmore
Early County News
Bargain Hanting
B. L. Wood
Hartsburg
No. 2
North
Mr. Wood
Romeo Nicholson
Omaha
Steven
Fitzsimmons
M’laughlin Bros
Artic Exploration
Socges
Arlington
Nashville
Wheelon
Servant-Harkers Drug CO
Sentinel Office
Ladies’ Musicale
Fifth Street
Sentnel
T.J
Blake
Wm. Gourtney
Ed Simpson
H. H. Borgeman
Frances
Westport
Worrell
J. R. Myers
McGowan Ott Pharmacy
A. T. Fleischmann
Harker Ketcher
Cemytry
Itsze
W.e.bard & Son
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Dr. A. Owen
Mertz & Hale
YALE
Sedalia Cycle CO
Bicycles
Insurance
Reynolds & Reynolds
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