Cursed a corpse nets Jackson sexton fine
Benjamin Jones the Jackson Mississippi sexton was fined in police court for cursing a corpse during the wake of Ned Hicks. He claimed the deceased had cursed his son and defended his conduct as retribution.
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
4
Benjamin Jones the Jackson Mississippi sexton was fined in police court for cursing a corpse during the wake of Ned Hicks. He claimed the deceased had cursed his son and defended his conduct as retribution.
Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot Ease powder cures corns bunions and other foot pain. Sold at all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
Henry Kroger a Louisville butcher at 909 East Market street is declared insane from trying to save George Warner from execution for murder of Pulaski Leeds. He petitioned clemency, threatened his wife after commutation, then rode to the police with a halter and shafts claiming to be a horse. He believes Russell Sage will send money and will be sent to the asylum.
On first indication of kidney trouble stop it by taking Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold by Arlington Pharmacy. Dermatologist, Chiropodist, Hair Scalp and Complexion Specialist located at 132 West Third Street.
Springfield defeated Sedalia 9 to 6 after scoring three runs in the second third and fourth innings. Davis relieved Blackburn in the fourth and held the visitors to two safeties as Ellis faced ten Springfield batters and Groom two, with Porter hitting a home run for Sedalia and a somersaulted catch by Curtis highlighting the ninth.
Blackburn signs with Sedalia after brief Oklahoma City stint as Topeka Herald reports. Perseh leaves for Sedalia to join the Sedalia team, while Germany Perseh debuts for Sedalia in Missouri Valley League. Joplin arrives from Leavenworth for a three game series with Wichita, plus a Sunday doubleheader against Sedalia. Curtis to pitch the first game with a possible new pitcher in the second.
In Wichita and Topeka two baseball duels featured teams from Oklahoma City Guthrie and local clubs. Umpire Lewinson presided as Guthrie beat Topeka 101 to 60 while Wichita saw 103 battery runs with Milton Leary and Seigle noted in the lineup.
H C Musselman, formerly of this city, was killed when he fell between two Missouri Pacific train cars No 9 near Holden Missouri while reportedly beating his way. A coroner's inquest is planned at Holden, with arrangements to move the body to his former hometown for burial. He previously worked with Prudential here and ran a delivery business with his brother Perry W Musselman. He had moved to St Louis after a stint in Windsor. His wife died recently. he leaves a twin brother in St Louis and a brother-in-law W T Murphy of Lamine and Jefferson streets.
Arlington Pharmacy advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick relief and cure for chronic bronchial troubles and summer coughs.
Della Marquette of Springfield Illinois married Michael Tudor after a three day chase by her brother Harry Marquette who recaptured Tudor from a sheriff and forced the marriage to secure the union. Tudor had been charged on a statutory count and had fled Midland area before the ceremony. The couple left for home immediately after the knot tying.
The notice promotes smoked rimless glasses for glare protection and eye fitting using scientific principles. It advertises low prices and warrants, inviting readers to visit the shop at 317 Ohio Street for eye examinations and proper eyewear.
The Rev. 5S. W. McClure officiated a quiet ceremony at the Epworth M. E. church parsonage in East Sedalia. Robert F. Black, a Missouri Pacific conductor, married Ida May Shelley of Sedalia. They reside now with Mrs. Charles Taylor at 222 East Fifth Street.
An Arlington Pharmacy advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy to restore kidney health, promising improved wellbeing when the kidneys are functioning properly.
Masons from Moberly Warsaw Jefferson City and other points attended the Masonic school of instruction at the Sedalia lodge last night with Sedalia members. Grand Master Valiant State Lecturer McDowell and other state officers conducted the school and demonstrated the work. Sessions occurred this morning afternoon and a night session is planned.
George L. Craig of Philadelphia and two associates arrived in Independence to finalize a pipeline linking the Kansas oil field to the Gulf. Reliable reports state enough oil is guaranteed to guarantee construction. options close July 7.
Frank Cahill aged 22 died in the early hours at his father Peter Cahill’s residence located at 1325. The report notes the death occurred in the family home with no additional details provided.
Granite Lodge No. 272 A F and A M meets Saturday at 7 30 p m in a special communication for Master Mason degree work. All masons are invited. W H Holcroft W M S M Hodges Secretary.
A death on East Seventh Street due to consumption is reported with no funeral arrangements yet made.
Rails at Twelfth and Ohio streets spread last night causing great inconvenience to traffic this morning.
Mrs. Walter Longan purchased a fine family monument to be erected at the grave of her late husband in Houstonia cemetery.
The Army and Navy issue an advertisement urging readers to buy Worrell's Insect Exterminator, touted as a gold standard product available at all druggists.
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