Henry Koehler Dies In Leavenworth County
Leavenworth Kas June 14 Henry Koehler coroner of Leavenworth county died this afternoon after a short illness that began Thursday He was superintendent of the city electric light and at his death of the telephone system He was active in politics and likely would have received the Republican nomination for sheriff He belonged to Masons Modern Woodmen Ancient Order United Workmen Knights of Pythias Elks and Eagles lodges
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Kansas City
Leavenworth
Kas
Henry Koehler
Leavenworth County
Masons
Modern Woodmen
Ancient Order United Workmen
Knights of Pythias
Elks and Eagles Lodges
Henry Koehler's Rise and Early Death in Seda lial
Henry Koehler came to Seda lia from Illinois in 1883 and, though dead broke, was befriended by the Robb brothers John and Jim. With their aid he secured work at George Holman's livery barn and later at the electric light plant. He moved on to Leavenworth where rapid advancement awaited until his death. He married during residence to a daughter of Mrs. Leiter on West Main Street near Henry Knopfli's.
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Henry Koehler
Sedalia
Illinois
Robb
John
Jim
George Holman
Leavenworth
Koehler
Leiter
West Main Street
Henry Knopfli
Acme Fraternal Union Signs Growth Deal
The Acme Fraternal Union reports rapid growth and a deal closed by Secretary W Y C Doolittle with Bennett and Thomas of Louisville to add 5,000 new members by January 1. States assigned for recruitment include Kentucky Virginia and West Virginia.
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Acme Fraternal Union
WY. C. Doolittle
Messrs. Bennett and Thomas
Louisville
Kentucky
Virginia
West Virginia
Local Soda Shop Promotes In-House Creams and Drinks
The advertisement urges shoppers to try a refreshing soda and new drinks of exclusive origin. It notes the cream and fruits are made in-house and claims strict purity and delicious quality from the Cow Drug company.
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Cow Drug Company
Threshing Outfits Bought in Kansas City for 4000 Dollars
Fred Selken purchased two steam threshing outfits in Kansas City last week at a total cost around 4000 dollars, according to the Smithton Sun beam.
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Kansas City
Fred Selken
Smithton Sunbeam
Lamp Explosion Sparks Sunday Night Fire in City
Fire department rushed to the scene at 9 o clock Sunday night after a lamp exploded. Authorities investigated fire origin and possible structural damage. No injuries reported.
Fire damages home after lamp explosion in city
A small fire on Twentieth and Kentucky streets started by a lamp explosion caused about 15 dollars in damage. The residence, owned by Mrs. Muir, is occupied by Herman Smith his mother and his sister Mrs. Waters all colored.
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Twentieth
Kentucky
Muir
Herman Smith
Waters
Democrats Nominate County Ticket in Moniteau Primary
In Moniteau county Missouri on Saturday June 16 the Democratic primary selected candidates for county offices. Nominations include Representative W. H. Sturgis sheriff J. R. Elliott collector Henry Zurmuehlen prosecuting attorney N. J. Hickox circuit clerk W. M. Musick county clerk C. G. Inglish probate judge J. D. Thix ton treasurer John T. Allen presiding judge J. J. Taylor district judges H. S. B. Howard and R. Boggs. The clerk probate judge race was close with small majorities. Stone led Wallace by a large margin for United States Senator. The primary drew a large vote.
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California
Moniteau
W. H. Sturgis
J. R. Elliott
Henry Zurmuehlen
N. ©. Hickox
W. M. Musick
C. G. Inglish
J. D. Thixton
John T. Allen
Missouri Pacific Expenditures Reach 1901 High mark
The Missouri Pacific system reports 1901 expenditures totaling 1 713 000, up 505 000 from 1900. Major items include 373 000 for steel bridges, 291 000 for engine houses and shops, and 191 000 for water supply repairs. New shops at Baring Cross Arkansas cost 193 000.
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Missouri Pacific System
Baring Cross Ark
Detroit Bridge and Iron Works
Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain
Kansas City
Southwestern
Central Branch
Sedalia Excursionists Return Through River Route Debated
Excursionists arriving in Sedalia last night faced mixed reactions to the river route. Conductor Pat Sullivan oversaw the Sunday run from Kansas City which neared Jefferson City but returned to the main line after delays threatening Monday work. Local notes include fines for late hours, county court discussions on bridges roads taxes and court house heating, and rumors of Rock Island purchasing the Lexington branch deemed improbable. Ed Lyle adds a porch to his South Moniteau home with Oscar Thomas securing the contract.
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Sedalia
Kansas City
Missouri Pacific
Pat Sullivan
Jefferson City
Ed Lyle
South
Moniteau
Oscar Thomas
Delightful Katy Excursion to Eldorado Springs
About 200 left Sedalia Sunday on the Katy excursion to Eldorado Springs. By arrival more than 900 were aboard. The outing was described as delightful.
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Sedalia
Eldorado Springs
Hud nut line perfumes promoted in Sedalia
Sedalia ad highlights the celebrated Hud nut line of perfumes said to be the finest quality offered, presented by W. E. Bard Drug Company.
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Sedalia
W. E. Bard Drug Company
County Assessor Paid for Hand Injury by I O O F Unit
County Assessor D Brown received a $20 insurance payment from Loyal Protective association of the I O O F for a recent hand injury.
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D. Brown
Loyal Protective Association of the
Moyer crew heads to Brunswick for church construction
Jerry Moyer and several of his employees left this morning for Brunswick Missouri to begin work on a new Catholic church.
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Jerry Moyer
Brunswick, Mo
Katy Excursion From St Louis Brings 1200 Aboard
A Katy excursion from St Louis on Sunday carried four teen loaded coaches and about 1200 people aboard.
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Katy
St. Louis
Colored voters to meet at Times office for state convention delegates
The colored voters will meet at the Times office tomorrow evening to select delegates to the state convention to be held here.
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Times Office
Sectalians Attend Springfield State Music Convention
A group of Sectalians left this morning for Springfield to attend the State Music Teachers Association convention. Among those who went were Mrs. W D Steele Miss Edna Morris Miss Bess Hail Miss Callie Clarke Miss Lucy Gentry and Miss Allie Hunicke.
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Springfield
State Music Teachers’ Association
Local residents receive routine home updates
Judge N. H. Rogers begins repainting his East Third Street home with a coat of green paint while Night Yardmaster John Glet plans to move his family to Jefferson City today.
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N. H. Rogers
East Third Street
John Glet
Jefferson City
M. B. Coleman Orders Car for Wednesday Arrival
M. B. Coleman has ordered an automobile that will arrive Wednesday, outlining expected delivery timing and the source of the purchase.
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M. B. Coleman
Disturbance at Pacific Hotel Quelled by Officer
Lucy Buckman of Jefferson City argued with the Pacific hotel landlady prompting police summons. Officer Boullt quieted the disturbance and Buckman has quit the job and plans to return home.
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Lucy Buckman
Jefferson City
Pacific Hotel
Boullt
Met after twenty five years reunion of old schoolmates
W. G. Cunningham of Bakersfield California visiting Sedalia in interest of the Sedalia and California Oil Company meets Toward Moser proprietor of the Metropolitan barber shop. The men had not seen each other for twenty five years until Cunningham read in the Sentinel that Moser was serving as a juror in a recently tried case.
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W. ©. Cunningham
Bakersfield
Cal
Sedalia and California Oil Company
Toward Moser
Metropolitan
Cunningham
Sentinel
Mr. Moser
Ewing Arrested as Accomplice in Robbery Case
James Ewing colored was arrested this afternoon as an accomplice of Wesley Johnson who was today sentenced for robbing James McCormack and Annie Ingram.
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James Ewing
Wesley Johnson
James McCormack
Annie Ingram
Bea man pair fined in police court for intoxication
In police court this morning Dud Lee and Bud Davis of Beaman were assessed five dollars and costs each for intoxication.
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Dud Lee
Bud Davis
Beaman
Walter Hedges Dies in Indian Territory
Walter Hedges, formerly of Central Business College in this city, died in the Indian Territory a week ago. The remains were returned to his parents' home in Butte, Montana for burial.
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Walter Hedges
Central Business College
Indian Territory
Butte, Ment
Paints of every description with quality high and prices fair
W. E. Bard Drug Co. advertises a wide range of paints described as high quality at reasonable prices. The notice emphasizes variety and affordability for customers seeking painting supplies.
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W. E. Bard Drug Co
Joshua Sartin Drowns in Osage River at Osage City
Joshua Sartin of California Missouri drowned in the Osage river at Osage City this afternoon. The incident occurred while he was near the Osage River shore. Local authorities investigated the drowning and reported no further details available.
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Joshua Sartin
California
Osage River
Osage City
No Preaching Sunday at First Christian Church
No services were held at the First Christian church Sunday as Rev. J. J. Orrison could not fill the pulpit due to other engagements announced previously.
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J. J. Orrison
Missing Emma Pfeiffer Abduction Reported In Missouri
Seventeen year old Emma Pfeiffer disappeared on the way to church after being seen with John Light of Swift and Company. A warrant for Light's arrest was issued by deputy prosecutor John D Bohling and turned over to Constable Robb.
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John LD. Bohling
John Light
Emma Pfeiffer
William Pfeiffer
Light
Swift & Co
Eldorado
Katy
East Sedalia Baptist Church
Robb
Steam Laundry Ad Declares Quality Laundering Material
An advertisement from Se Dalia Steam Laundry touts the finest materials used in its laundering process, emphasizing superior cleaning results and careful handling.
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Sedalia Steam Laundry
Rebekahs Plan Monthly Entertainments with Lecture Series
The Rebekahs of the city announce a monthly entertainment and social with refreshments on the last Saturday night each month. The first event will be Saturday night June 28 featuring Dr. McNeil presenting a Mexico lecture illustrated with stereopticon views.
Three for 5e and Pollack's Genuine Wheeling Stogies
Dow Drug Company advertises three for five cents and features Pollack's Genuine Wheeling Stogies offering. The brief copy highlights a sale or promotion likely in a local newspaper page.
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Pollack’s
Wheeling
Dow Drug Company
Dr Fuller to Take Vacation With Judge Hoffmann
Dr J B Fuller pastor of First Baptist church will leave next Monday for a several week vacation in Colorado. He will be accompanied to Denver by Judge Louis Hoffmann who will attend the Sunday school convention there.
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Fuller
J. B. Fuller
First Baptist Church
Colorado
Denver
Louis Hoffman
Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry Praised as Best
A quality claim highlights Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry as the best in town, emphasizing superior cleaning and service. The statement stresses reputation and customer satisfaction without detailing specific metrics or comparisons.
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Longan
Sedalia Steam Laundry
Osawatomie Protests Over Missouri Pacific Shops Move
Osawatomie businessmen telegraphed Kansas lawmakers protesting a proposed removal of Missouri Pacific shops from Osawatomie to Missouri. Congressman Curtis sought deferral until Kansas claims could be presented. Alex Cochran replied officials were away for a week, when the issue would be reviewed. About 500 local employees and shop owners would be affected. reports say the shops may move to Moberly Missouri, though the dispatch misidentified Missouri as the destination.
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Washington
Osawatomie
Kansas
Missouri Pacific
Missouri
Curtis
George Gould
Alex’Cochran
Kansas Town
Cochran
Osa- Watomie
Moberly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Koohler
Sedalian
Missouri Pacific Improvements
Eauarsiunists Sure
Susan Payne
Rock Island
Lexington
John Hiatt
Fair Grounds
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