Farris Murder Trial Opens in Sedalia
The William Farris murder trial began in the Sedalia criminal court as a 1:45 pm jury was impaneled. Prosecutor Cashman opened with a detailed account of the events, while defense attorney C C Kelly argued epilepsy and self defense shaped Farris’s actions. The lineup of witnesses for the state included Dr T McCluney and Lizzie Petty among others, with defense witnesses led by Charles Bartle and Walter Agee. Maria Warren testified as the first state witness after a brief court recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Leftwich
Lookout
B. E. Priest
Longwood
8. Dill
Lamonte
M. H. Garton
John B. Marshall
Kansas City Junction
T. H. Callis
Hughesville
G. W. Anderson
G. W. Lacey
Sedalia
Z. T. Forbes
Beaman
J. L. Warren
Sedal
Charles Bartle
The
Democrat
Walter Agee
Sentinel
Boullt
Baley
West Witcer
J. F. M. Counce
Frank Kehl
W. H. Moore
Ben Redman
William Young
Cashman
Kelly
Mr. Cashman
Farris
Laura King
Lizzie Petty
Maria Warren
Frank
Mr. Kelly
A. L. Shortridge
Special Venire Ordered for Cookman Murder Trial
A special venire of sixty men is summoned today to form the jury for the Cookman murder case which will start at 10 30 Monday June 17.
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Cookman
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Deepwater Vitrified Brick Promises Best Walkway Material
The Deepwater vitrified brick offers a smooth, affordable walkway option that resists water absorption better than many vitrified bricks. Available exclusively through the Stanley Coal Co. Office at 525 East Second Street with telephone access. Also promoting summer fuel supplies.
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Stanley Coal Co
East Second Street
Bread Train Service Shines for Boston Cafe
Trains carry our bread to many towns with strong bakeries and Boston Cafe’s supply noted as preferred by the networks. We deliver widely, building brands through dependable rail service and quality loaves.
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Boston Cafe
Elks Lodge Plans Street Fair Attractions for State Fair
The Sedalia Elks Lodge voted to host daily street attractions during the state fair week, featuring a street fair style program with multiple events. The plan aims to provide varied entertainment for fairgoers throughout the week.
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ELKS
Sedalia Lodge of Elks
Col Hoy Visits Ex Confederate Reunion and Southern Mills
Col T P Hoy returned from Memphis Tennessee where he attended the ex Confederate reunion. He also visited Birmingham Alabama to tour steel and iron works and noted a short corn and cotton crop in the south.
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T. P. Hoy
Memphis
Tenn
Steel and Iron Works
Birmingham
Alabama
South
Candy Palace advert with fruit confections and bon bons
An advertisement for Candy Palace features a selection of sweets including pineapples plums cherries apricots peaches and grapefruit along with Lowney's Bon Bons. The wording has a vintage sales tone and lists various fruit flavors and candies.
Arington Serves Ice Cream Soda at Local Stand
The Arington kiosk offers ice cream soda as a featured treat, drawing neighbors and visitors to cool refreshments amid warm weather. Patrons report creamy texture and classic soda fizz, with options for single scoops and topped versions.
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The
Arington
Visit the East on tourist tickets via Lake Shore and Michigan Southern
Spring travel note promotes summer trips to the East with Pan American exposition as a highlight. It advertises tourist tickets and outline maps in Lake Shore Tours, plus a Book of Trains for eastbound service. Addresses in Kansas City and Chicago are listed for inquiries. Bread ad and papers for sale at the office complete the item.
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Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railway
Lake Shore Tours
Chautauquans
Lies Told by Children by Witmer on Imagination
Dr. Lightner Witmer of the University of Pennsylvania argues that many so called lies by children are not lies but imaginative recalls. He distinguishes imagination from fancy as after images in the mind and notes how a child's report of a street fight can vastly differ from an adult observer.
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Lightner Witmer
University of Pennsylvania
Washington Times
Dr. Witmer
Message at the Door Sends House Into Alarm
A banging doorbell and alarmed residents wake to find a messenger boy with a yellow envelope. Inside: a midnight telegram from a New York hotel saying Just had a delightful supper Do wish you were with us JIM AND JESSIE, leaving a woman distraught and others anxious.
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Charles Street
A. m
New York
Jim
Jessie
Canary Bird Club Exhibition On The Bowery
A three year old dispute sparked a canary bird club and exhibition at 158th Avenue. Imported birds from Holland, judges from Paterson NJ, and varied breeds fill Teutonia hall as James Karney presents a social, non profit event with prizes and bird breeding notes.
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Bowery
158Rd Avenue
Holland
Paterson
N. J
Teutonia Hall
Jinks Johnson Seeks Loan Backed by Odd Security
Binks suggests a chain padlock handcuffs and a dog as security to guarantee a $10 loan to Jinks Johnson. The dialogue implies skepticism about Jinks reliability and proposes unconventional collateral.
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Jinks—Johnson
Binks
Jinks
Humors of Irish Banking Telegram Misdelivery
A Financial Times tale recalls a Irish bank head office receiving a telegram from a distant branch stating I died this morning of pneumonia signed for John Brown manager Thomas Smith. The twist shows Mr Smith’s alarm to follow the rules led to the wrong death being credited to Brown.
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Financial Times
John Brown
Thomas Smith
Mr. Brown
Peppery Gracious Exchanges Reflect On Duties
A comic exchange features Miss Peppery and Cholly in a chat about actions and responsibility. Cholly insists his man handles everything, revealing a humorous neglect of tasks. The Philadelphia Press captures the light banter with sharp timing.
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Cholly
Philadelphia Press
Bicycle Races Set for Fourth of July Program
The Fourth of July committee outlines races with events including a half mile open a one mile handicap and a half mile novelty. Prizes are offered in all events. Entries for the handicap close at 9 o clock July 3 at the Sedalia Cycle company store while other races entries close July 4. All entries are free.
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Fancy Cos
Sedalia Cycle Company
High School Glee Club Delivers Two Selections at Institute
The Pettis County Teachers Institute featured a morning performance by the High School Glee club under Prof. Glenn Woods. Rev. Melvin Putman led devotional exercises. Enrollees today include H. C. Sweat Camp Branch Mary Spears Hughesville Mamie and Clara Wilson and Bessie Cully Sedalia.
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Pettis County Teachers’ Institute
Glenn Woods
Melvin Putman
H. C. Sweat
Camp Branch
Mary Spears
Hughesville
Mamie
Clara Wilson
Bessie Cully
Sedalia
Close of St. Pauls Schools Ends Year At Parishes
The St. Pauls Parochial school closed on Wednesday June 12 after a successful year and will reopen the first week of September with the same efficient corps of teachers. Attendance this year has been better than ever, pleasing the pastor Rev Bundenthal.
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St. Paul’s
Bundenthal
Miss Daisy Ittel Admitted To St Vincent's Sanitarium
In St Louis Miss Daisy Ittel who became insane in Cleveland Ohio has been placed in St Vincent's sanitarium where it is hoped a cure will be effected.
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Daisy Ittel
Cleveland, O
St. Vincent’s Sanitarium
St. Louis
Bard resigns from park commission amid board dissension
Mr W E Bard sent his resignation to Mayor Crawford as park commissioner due to ongoing dissension on the board. The move follows internal disputes that have unsettled park oversight.
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W. E. Bard
Crawford
Ladies Wanted Learn Dress Cutting System at 212 West Fourth
Wanted notices invite ladies to learn the standard dress cutting system endorsed by leading tailors and modistes. The program offers profitable employment teaching the system to both ladies and gentlemen and is advertised at 212 West Fourth Street.
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West Fourth Street
Wanted to buy farm near city for cash
Advertised wants a 10 to 15 acre farm within four or five miles of the city. Must be well improved. Cash paid for the right place. Inquire or address F. F. Rush, Broadway Crossing.
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F. F. Rush
Broadway Crossing
Garrett Sentenced to Six Months in County Jail
Walter Garrett was sent to the county jail to serve six months by Judge Rogers. He faced charges for stealing a harness set valued at 27 from Fred Lange a yard hose from E B Dempsey and an unclaimed axe saw and bridle. Garrett is not a thief unless he gets drunk.
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Walter Garrett
Rogers
Fred Lange
E. B. Dempsey
Garrett
Lightning Strikes Hay Storehouse Near Cole Camp
Passengers on a narrow gauge train last night reported a lightning strike on a baled hay storehouse at Cole Camp. The fire brigade was on scene and working hard as the train passed. the fire was under control at that time.
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Cole Camp
Clay Offut Resigns from Standard Oil to Move West
Clay Offut, long associated with Standard Oil in the city, resigns his post effective July 1 and will relocate to Washington state for his future home.
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Clay Offut
Standard Oil Company
Washington State
Marriage planned for Marvin Campbell and Sophia Miller
Marvin Campbell a machinist apprentice at Missouri Pacific shops will wed Miss Sophia Miller of East Fifth street next Tuesday evening June 18 at the bride’s parents home.
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Marvin Campbell
Missouri Pacific
Sophia Miller
East Fifth Street
Baby boy born to Samuel Card's wife in Seventeenth and Washington
A nine pound baby boy was born last evening to the wife of Samuel Card at Seventeenth and Washington.
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Samuel Card
Seventeenth and
Washington Street
Street Railway Announces 1901 Pass Requirements
On and after June 15 1901 no passes will be accepted by the Street Railway company except new passes bearing 1901 stamp of the Railway and Electric company of Sedalia.
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Railway and Electric Company of
Sedalia
Bargains in Rates Promote Eastern Rail Travel
Low fares now in effect to Buffalo Boston New York and other eastern points via the Chicago Great Western railway. For full details contact any Great Western agent or J P Elmer general passenger agent Chicago.
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Buffalo
Boston
New York
Chicago Great Western Railway
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Chicago
Wanted teen waiter for Fulton Market restaurant
Help needed for a Fulton Market eatery. A good boy aged 17 to 19 is sought to wait tables. Apply at once at Byard and Guenther located at 111 West Second.
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Fulton Market
Byard & Guenther
West Second Street
Red Cross Ball Blue Brand Priced at Five Cents
A large two ounce package is advertised at five cents claiming Red Cross Ball Blue as the best in the world.
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Teachers’ Institute
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S. B. Williams
Clay Offutt
Railway & Electric Coo
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