Detrayed by His Sister the Warrensburg Murderer
Cornelia Street of Shawnee Oklahoma asks Sheriff Simmons to arrest Alexander Jester now living as W H Hill near Shawnee He is alleged to have killed his companion William Gates near Warrensburg Missouri on May 2 1871 and burned the body He fled to Kansas then Oklahoma and has evaded capture for decades Now 86 and reportedly wealthy he may face extradition proceedings to Warrensburg authorities.
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Wichita, Kas
Cornelia Street
Shawnee
Simmons
Alexander Jester
William Gates
Warrensburg
Jester
Valley Center
Kas
Wichita
W. H. Hill
Gates
Young Gates
Alton
Bees Swarm Disrupts Morning on West Second Street
A swarm of bees drew attention on West Second Street this morning causing excitement. The source of the swarm was not identified and no injuries or property damage were reported. Local bystanders watched as apiary crews arrived to assess the situation.
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West Second Street
Bees Swarm as Wagon Is Flooded with Insects
A swarm filled the air as Capt. T. C. Holland forced the bees to settle with a bicycle bell. They were hired by merchant William Kahrs. While swarming, Gorman's delivery wagon drew near and the insects began to settle on its top before the driver spotted them and moved aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Holland
William Kahrs
Gorman
Ministers Debate Sabbath Desecration in City Sermons
City ministers yesterday preached on Sabbath desecration. One pastor attacked Forest park Sunday band concerts and theatricals. Another criticized Liberty park officials for permitting paid ball games on Sunday. A third condemned stores that kept shops open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Liberty Park
Deaths: Mrs Hannah Atkins Dies at 57 in Missouri
Mrs Hannah Atkins dies after five weeks of brain trouble at 57 born February 12, 1542 in Pike County Indiana and moved to Missouri in 1556. She lived three miles south of town and left a husband five children. Funeral held at 2 p m today at Stephens Cemetery south of the city.
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Hannah Atkins
Pike County
Indiana
Missouri
H. E. Walker
S12
East Tenth
E. M. Adams
Hancock
Henry Brimmer
East Fifth Street
Dora Atkins
Ernest Atkins
East Fifth
Stephens Cemetery
Christian Endeavor district union elects officers in Marshall
The Marshall Missouri Christian Endeavor district union elected officers led by President Rev George T Eddy of Boonville and others from Salt Springs Cole Camp and Lamonte. At 3 pm Rev J B Toomay of Sedalia lectured to men at the Christian church.
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Marshall
Christian Endeavor District Union Convention
George T Eddy
Boonville
A H Orr
Salt Springs
Miss Hester
Cole Camp
Inez Terry
Lamonte
Doctor Leach
Nora H Robertson
J B Toomay
Sedalia
Christian Church
Sport the Court House Dog Returns After Disappearance
Dr. Fulkerson’s dog Sport vanished last Friday while accompanying him to the court house. The animal was found this morning in an ante room to the jury’s room after being without food or water for over sixty hours.
Sedalia Tops Ford Heim Nine In Local Tilt
A moderate crowd watched Sedalia defeat Ford Heim nine of Kansas City 17 to 10 at Liberty Park. Harrison pitched a fine game for Sedalia.
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Liberty Park
Sedalia
Ford Heim
Kansas City
Harrison
Allen's Foot-Ease Powder Ad
Try Allen's Foot-Ease a powder to shake into shoes for swollen nervous hot feet and quick tiredness It cools the feet relieves sweating swelling ingrowing nails blisters and bunions giving rest and comfort Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25c Trial package free Ad dress Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Hurley Accepts Position With Grand Central
Tom Hurley has accepted a position with Grand Central, signaling a new phase in his professional career. Details on role and start date were not disclosed.
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Tom Hurley
The
Grand Central
Missouri State Dental Association Faces Charges in Kansas City
Sensational complaints target Dr Lowry now with the committee. Miss Smith obtained a 25000 judgment for breach of promise from Dr Lowry. Dr Rubey visited the city and a warrant may be issued for a Sedalian charged with practicing dentistry without registration.
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Missouri State Dental Association
Kansas City
Lowry
Lowrey
Miss Smith
Rubey
Diamonds Stolen From Katy Depot Suspect Charged
Detective Turner from Columbia reports Matilda Fleming, a colored woman, charged with stealing fine rings from Miss Maddux at the Katy depot weeks ago. Fleming claims she possessed none of the property and denies the theft.
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Detective Turner
Columbia
Matilda Fleming
Miss Maddux
Katy
Supreme Court appeal planned in Stubblefield West cases
It is said both cases will be appealed to the Supreme Court where the defense is confident of victory. Their chief hope rests on the train being stopped with the knowledge and consent of the Missouri Pacific Railway Company.
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Stubblefield
West
Supreme Court
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Personal notes from Sedalia residents and visitors
A compilation of short notices lists Peter Kuhn and others visiting relatives in Sedalia, local travels to St Louis, Mexico, and Indiana. Several residents like Mrs Nellie Twist, Mrs Rose Stukenberg, John Baldwin, W H Ramsey, and Prof Roberts are mentioned with their movements and hosts.
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Nellie Twist
Advertise Your Want Ad in Sentinel Want Column
Promote sales, rentals, or exchanges by placing an ad in the Sentinel Want Column. Reach about 2,500 homes daily for a quarter. Twenty words three times for 25c.
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The
Sentinel
Fugitives Sought From Boonville Reform School
Officials seek three white youths from the Indian Nation after escaping Boonville reform school. The suspects are Henry Terrell John Ketchum and Ed Williams.
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Boonville
Henry Terrell
John Ketchum
Ed Williams
States fight tuberculosis in cattle with lax laws
The Tribune reports in detail on steps across the United States to extirpate cattle tuberculosis. The key finding is that the scourge remains widespread in many states due to weak sanitary laws and public ignorance, with Illinois cited as spurring awakening.
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Chicago
United States
Tribune
Union
Illinois
Local residents visit friends and plan travels
Dr Rubey of Clinton visited Dr Fulkerson Sunday. J W Dockins, an Alton conductor, returned to Chicago after visiting his brother. Louie Ritchie left for California to organize a Knights of the Maccabees tent.
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Rubey
Clinton
Fulkerson
J W Dockins
Alton
Chicago
J M Dockins
Louie Ritchie
California
The
Knights of the Maccabees
Tewmey and Morris Lead Katy Trip For El Dorado Excursion
Tewmey and Morris traveled south on the Katy to organize the Baptist church sponsored excursion to El Dorado planned for the 29th.
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T Tewmey
T Morris
Katy
Baptist Church
el Dorado
Classified Ad Policy Briefled for Historic Paper
Advertisements under Wanted For Sale For Rent Lost and Found may be placed three times for twenty five cents in this column.
Lost Gold Bar Pin and Jersey Cow Notice
GO0 Lost-Gold bar pin with pearl A buried in nine pearls offered reward at this office. TAKEN up Jersey cow with neck chain. owner to call R. A. Todd 316 Randolph street and pay for notice. For SALE Parlor heating store bargain address AX SENTINEL office. Wantep cattle to pasture 24 miles west of town 75 cents per head Harve Seibert. For Rent Nice room southeast corner Sixteenth Osage. Wantep Sedalia home will trade western land free of incumbrance and money for right property inquire Room 5 No 314 Ohio street.
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R. A. Todd
Randolph Street
Harve Seibert
Sedalia
Ohio Street
Lapres Bring Ad Offer For Shampoo Service
Lapres Bring or send your ad dress to Miss Lulu B Williams 139 W Cooper street for shampooing at 25 cents.
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Lapres
Lulu B. Williams
W. Cooper Street
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Ebrbert Grarris. DuHas
E. Baker
the Sentinel Publishing Co
Sentinel Building
Court House Square
Sister
Oklahoma
Ohio
Missouri Ave
W. E. Poindexter
C. E
Nexsation A Developments
Forest Park Theater
Oliver Colby
Lovce & Staley
the House Furnishers
Peter Kuhn
Extra Havana
John W. Baldwin
Knob Noster
Stokley
W. H. Ramsey
Mexico
A. J. Montgomery
Gertrude Smith
Columbus
Johnson County
W. H. Hall
Hannibal
Gray
Rocheport
Will Ray
Phil E. Ott
Chas. Menefee
St. Louis
Ethel Roemer
Mrs. Robinson
Flora Lister
Will Hyatt
Missouri Pacific
Worrell Insect
F. E. Hoffman, Jr
F. R. Scholten
Green Ridge
Prof Roberts
Sedilia
J. M. Daly
Hughesville
Milton Durrill
City of Mexico
5. C. A. Ruby
M. W
H. M. Rose
A_E Poteet
West Broadway
Fred Poteet
Ben Blair
Sedalia National Bank
Elks
Bayless Steele
Fast Mail
W D Steele
Carl A. Guenther
Xexey
Sentinel Office
Sixteenth and
Osage
YALE
Bicycles
M’laughlin Bros
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