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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1904
Page
5
J H Buck a Missouri Pacific shops contractor hosted a railroad camp style supper for a party of young people last evening. The guests included Mrs. George Bichsel Mr. McCormick and Misses Brinton Mann Chapman Donohue and Cully.
Railway issues a book of Summer Tours to help plan vacations to the Lake Shore Mountains Lakes and Seashore. The publication can be obtained by applying to B. P. Humphrey T. P. A. 202 Boston Building Kansas City or C. F. Daly chief A. G. P. A. Chicago.
A fragment notes ample shaved ice and fruit drawing many friends to Farris with generous servings and social sharing in a communal gathering.
Mrs. J R Wayland wife of a prominent Joplin druggist was fined 100 dollars and costs in Justice Potter court for common assault on Miss Maude Mee Gee queen of the Joplin carnival The defendant did not appear and no witnesses were offered The case was appealed to the circuit court.
Brussels reports that in recent weeks the Russian government bought many carrier pigeons in Belgium for use in the Far East. The purchases have sparked discussion over possible violations of neutrality laws.
A large sale begins Saturday June 11 at Cannon Dry Goods Store featuring big bills and advertising signs.
Six dollar all eight train round trips priced at five dollars for travel starting Monday June 13. Tickets valid seven days and baggage checked. Not valid in sleepers or parlor cars.
The Way We Handle Linen outlines the laundry’s approach with no secret processes or harmful agents. It emphasizes good labor and best of care, inviting customers to be convinced by quality service.
Richard Fowler 27 a farmer east of Sedalia died after a rattlesnake bite and weakened heart. He was a Sedalia High School graduate, a Christian church member, survived by wife, child, mother Mrs. F. L. Fowler, six brothers, four sisters. Funeral at Smithton Christian church Sunday afternoon, burial in Smithton cemetery.
Attorney W D Steele returned from St Louis after defending John McClure formerly of this city who was held at the Four Courts on a diamonds theft charge. A Chicago police message said the diamonds were found and McClure was released. The release followed a mistaken arrest and McClure is the son of Mrs Sallie F McClure.
Roy Hughes and Luther Scott two colored youths aged about 17 and 14 were arrested by Deputy Constable Ed Hodges for carrying concealed weapons. They came from Higginsville and claim elder Hughes worked for Will Powell there. They had $22.55 and a $10 note and a new suit plus a gold watch and other items from recent purchases. Authorities believe they may be connected to a robbery and wired Higginsville for details.
A long list of residents and visitors in Sedalia, Missouri, travel to and from St. Louis, Kansas City, Ottowville, and Warrensburg for fairs, recitals, and family occasions. Notable names include J. R. Rippey, F. F. Combs, S. W. Castle, A. W. Chatham, and Mrs. Eliza Hall. The piece notes world fairs in St. Louis and ongoing local events with multiple overnights and day trips.
In a village scene William Dean Howells describes Caprice watching a courting robin from a window. A maiden hides longing, invites a young man, and their duet ends with a kiss that seals a dangerous, darkening love. The tale blends romance with fatal restraint as social ritual clashes with desire.
A husband sits against a dreary wall while his wife sobs beside faded flowers. They are homeless and dispossessed with no furniture or buyers nearby. The man asks the date and the wife answers the first of May.
Edward Delaney a bartender is under arrest in a case tied to the theft of a gold brick valued at 22 000 from Pacific Express offices in the Union depot. Detective Captain McDonnell has telegrammed the company president to come here promptly.
Walter M. Letts named guardian and curator for Zella McNally, minor, by Probate Judge O. E. Parsons today.
First Lieutenant Rudolph E. Sniper of the Fourteenth cavalry is believed to be the youngest commissioned officer in the United States army born December 5, 1882. Lieutenant Ernest D. Peek, a native of Wisconsin, stands six feet four and a half inches and is a West Point star graduate who earned the nickname Pike's Peak after supervising the early Peek's Pike military road project.
Mr. Hamilton reports the Korean emperor faces severe financial strain due to rampant counterfeiting. He notes government nickels and various quality counterfeits circulate in Chemulpo with some coins only passable after dark.
Across Mear ley Mitton Henthorn Coldcoates Twiston and Worston near Clitheroe England no one has been convicted of drunkenness for ten years reflecting local temperance trends.
Miss Clara J Read formerly of this city married John Grayson of El Paso Texas Wednesday at 9 30 in the home of the bride’s sister Mrs Dr Morrison Chapman Bas in the presence of relatives and friends Guests from Sweet Springs Independence and Kansas City attended The couple will reside in El Paso Texas
An advertisement from W. E. Bard Drug Co promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for children's health with a money back guarantee if it fails. The offer lists 35 cents for tea or tablets and targets parents seeking robust well being for the young.
The Rev. John Demand of Kansas visits relatives in Smithton and meets old schoolmate Dr. E Nasse in Sedalia. Local hosts W E Hellen and wife entertain C W Mahan and wife Linn Mass Mrs Hellen's sister Mrs W G Herrick Council Bluffs Ia and her two sons Captain N Mahan Corn ing Ia. Other visits include Mrs J A Lunneberg Chicago with sister Mrs H S Schmidt South Moniteau Street and Rev G H Mathis trip to Knob Noster. George Weidlein travels to Lamonte and Clyde Nelson journeys from Green Ridge to Lamonte via Sedalia.
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