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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1899
Page
4
Sedalia advertisers are urged to rely on the Sentinel as the paper ready to verify its circulation claims to the satisfaction of all. The question is whether any other local paper can match this assurance.
American District Steam from Lockport plans a large steam system for Sedalia with pipes, manholes, and brick sections to serve the business district. Over $1600 freight for materials plus extensive labor will be needed. A company meeting at J C Van Riper's office on the 24th outlines plans, while The Sentinel hails the project as progressive and beneficial. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets advertised as a remedy for indigestion and appetite restoration.
A new trial motion and motion in arrest of judgment were filed today in the Stubblefield case. The filing lists 24 objections focusing on instructions and prosecuting attorney remarks. It alleges the prosecutor argued on points barred in evidence and that the sheriff was not sworn before taking charge of the jury.
At 4 p.m. B. R. Anderson, A. A. Berthol, W. H. Beach, Mike McCurdy, C. H. Reed, Wm. Russ and M. Mowrey qualified as jurors making the necessary 40. The draft will begin at 8 this evening.
W T Morris reports from Dorado Springs a mass meeting of citizens arranging a Sedalia excursion on the 29th with enthusiastic reception. Locals pledge to provide conveyances for all travelers who pay one dollar for the round trip, and Eldorado residents foresee two trains needed for the crowds.
Graceful eulogy by Guv Lon Stephens honors Richard Bland, the revered Missouri statesman known as the Great Commoner. The piece lauds his unsullied name, enduring heritage, and vast public service remembered by his family and millions. The column reflects on his legacy and public esteem.
Governor Stephens praises Richard P. Bland as a steadfast public servant. He recalls Bland’s honest leadership and influence, noting Bland’s sacrifice for the greater good and his unsullied name after a long political career.
Sedalia will stage a grand chorus for the Fourth with 1000 singers led by Mrs. W D Steele Rev Frank L Cook and Mr W H Hogg. The event features eight national hymns with 500 women 300 children and 300 men plus military bands and special numbers from Verdi and others.
The Sentinel reports Peter Dump choked to death when a wagon wheel trapped his throat while returning from hauling corn. He planned a Chicago trip last night and had a history of a windmill accident on a similar eve. Survived by children Mrs Taylor Crawford Charles Lon Dump Mrs Jerry Shea Grace Emma Dump Joseph Dump in the Philippines and Victor at home. Funeral in Lamont Friday morning with cortege leaving at 8.
J West Goodwin attended a joint Missouri and Kansas Editorial associations meeting in Kansas City yesterday. The editors plan another Kansas City gathering August 15 16 then travel by special train provided by the Canadian government for a week long tour of the provinces.
Dr J S Bitler of this city attends a large Edworth League convention in Mt Vernon Illinois.
Street railway service begins to Brown Springs tomorrow with cars departing every thirty minutes throughout the day and evening.
The U P S of the German Evangelical church will host a social this evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Gross on Osage street. Everyone is invited to attend.
Two successful socials occurred on the east side last night. The Epworth ME church hosted at Mr Slagle’s Broadway home and Broadway Christian church held an event at John L Wigton’s East Ninth residence.
Purported guide advertises becoming a hypnotist with a “wonderful” discovery. It claims rapid hypnotic methods to entertain friends, cure disease, correct habits, and influence thoughts and actions, offering full instructions for $1.00 via a mailed address.
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