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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1904
Page
5
Clark Gillum twelve year old son of Mrs Eliza Gillum of Knob Noster drowned Monday afternoon at Carpenter's pond while bathing with companions. He stepped into water over his head and drowned before friends could help him.
Bert Wingo W O Dell James Clifford John Picker Albert Reinsch and J Ware each received ten day sentences in the county Justice Ayres court. John Conrad A Weil Mike Burns John Smith and Jerry Sullivan were arraigned before Justice Smith and sentenced to ten days apiece after being found loitering near shops site and East Sedalia yards following a complaint by shops contractors. George Woodson was fined one dollar plus costs by Justice Ayres for common assault.
A wash goods carnival is announced this week at C. W. Flower and Co located at 316 Ohio Street. The event highlights fabric selections and special offers for shoppers.
The owners of the LeGrande hotel building from Newark New Jersey are in the city inspecting the structure with plans to remodel and upgrade the building.
Customer asks where to obtain a cold phosphate and references Farris’ store as the likely source. The note notes a casual shopping inquiry and identifies a local business name.
The Way We Handle Linen emphasizes no secret processes or injurious compounds and pledges good hard labor and best care to convince customers of quality laundry service.
The phrase identifies Frederick Saugra as the oldest native of the city and notes his place as a pioneer connected with the Louisiana Purchase.
The 99 year old Frederick Saugrain of Sedalia and St Louis is featured in the annual address by President Dandridge at the American Surgical Association meeting. The article notes Saugrain as the oldest living person born on the Louisiana Purchase territory and recalls his father Dr Antoine Saugrain’s scientific work and ties to notable families in St Louis.
Numerous guests and travelers visit Sedalia and nearby towns for business and World’s Fair trips. People from Memphis Tennessee La Monte Warrensburg and Jefferson City converge in the city while others head to St. Louis and Kansas City for events and visits.
Local business listing notes G. W. Flower & Co. located at 316 Ohio Street. No further details provided about services or hours.
John Bauer of Chamois will deliver a temperance lecture here next Monday. The speech may be given in the big tent on Fourth Street where revival meetings are ongoing.
The Citizens National Bank of Sedalia closes June 9 1904 with a strong profitable report praised by the Sentinel. The statement highlights overall prosperity and commendation of bank officers for the solid condition and good performance.
In a brisk catalog-like snippet the ad touts women’s fashion items including wool dress skirts chick white shirt waists wash shirtwaist suits silk petticoats. It promises sweeping reductions on the entire collection.
Sedalia Camp No. 5570 of the M. W. A. will meet at the K of P hall on East Fifth Street on Wednesday June 15 1904 for regular business. Visiting neighbors are invited to attend. SAM W. JAMES W C E E CODDING Clerk.
Large crowds flock to Cannon's sale offering stylish millinery at bay prices and deep discounts on zephyr ginghams, men's wash ties, hair pins, and ladies stockings with sweeping reductions across the store.
A trolley ride will take shoppers to Cannon's where a large display of fine embroideries laces insertions bands galloons and dress trimmings is on sale with many items reduced one fourth or one third.
A local shoe sale advertises limited stock with many sizes left and spring styles including Dorothy Dodd shoes. Shop tomorrow to save and avoid profits.
A large group of Epworth League delegates traveled through the city today on their way to the Perth Springs convention this evening. Delegates hailed from Marshall Appleton City and Malta Bend among other towns.
Despite a threatening storm a large crowd attended last night’s services as Dr Munhall is set to speak Wednesday. The city churches unite under the Spirit to host a strong revival, with songs and timely sermons planned. Tonight, Rev S S Martin of First ME church delivers the sermon as singers are urged to arrive on time.
A brief line asks where to get a good ice cream soda and answers Farris' as the recommended place.
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