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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1901
Page
4
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as essential preparation for childbirth. It cites testimonials from mothers praising relief from nervous exhaustion, uterine troubles, and weakness, claiming the product strengthens nerves and muscles for a painless delivery and lasting well being. The piece warns against substitutes and invites free specialist consultations.
Wentworth Steele of Kirkwood asked Clayton probate court to commit his mother Mrs Fanny Steele to the city asylum without a formal insanity declaration. Mrs Steele, 65, contends the move stems from a 14 year West Virginia estate dispute yielding $36 000 royalties and $75 000 estate value. Her attorney asked action be deferred pending federal royalty investigation.
Miss Flora Sterling and Mr Rolla Bealett both of Hughesville wed at the bride's parents home two miles northeast of Hughesville this evening. Miss Newtye Mitchell of this city serves as bridesmaid. A thief entered Ed Lyons billiard hall Saturday night through a window.
A theft incident involved abstracting one dollar from a cash register and cutting a panel from the door leading to W. J. Riley's saloon. No items were stolen from the saloon.
In Kansas City on June 25 Judge Wofford said he will hear arguments on Mrs. Kennedy's motion for a new trial next Saturday.
In the event of Mayor Crawford's death an election must be held regardless of public interest. The law directs this course and no interim appointee can legally transact mayoral business.
A large Sedalia crowd attends the Sacred Heart church funeral for Hugh McGinley drowned recently. Rev. Kr Neiberg delivers a poignant sermon as the lengthy procession up Third and Engineer reflects the community’s sorrow and loss. Pallbearers include Tom Hurley John Collins J P Quinn John L Sullivan Will Glass and Peter Donnohue.
The estate was examined by Hon. W. D. Steele of Sedalia who traced it to a distant Steele line not related to another local Steele family. He determined the property belonged to the other Steele Jamal branch, of which the woman mentioned is a member.
Prospect of a beer garden at the State fair grounds stalls as backers a group of well known saloonists sought land directly west of the grounds. A state fair bill prohibits liquor on the grounds yet the project aimed to tempt visitors nearby. The effort faltered as details about the approach emerged.
The advertisement promotes a shop offering cooling conveniences like awnings and fans plus abundant ice water. It highlights bargain summer garments and fabrics with prices such as Summer Dresses at 2.25 and 8.50, Shirts Waists from 9 cents, parasols from 2 dollars, and various fabrics and undergarments at reduced rates.
Unlined skirts priced at 3.50 5 6.75 and 9. Trailing skirts in black and gray homespun and serge with taffeta trim. Walking skirts in double faced cloths in black tan brown and gray with prettily stitched bottom flounces.
Promoters seeking a county court license faced a major obstacle requiring consent from a majority of Sedalia township residents. Since Sedalia town includes the city, this approach proved impractical. A proposed alternative would create a special township including Forest Park and the State Fair Grounds to secure majority consent. The county court has not ruled but is expected to at its next meeting. Temperance supporters plan actions before next month.
A short scanned snippet lists fruits and sweets including pineapples plums cherries apricots peaches grapefruit and Lowney's Bon Bons suggesting a market or vendor display. No dates or locations are provided in the readable text.
National league contests held yesterday saw Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston and Pittsburgh in action. Boston secured a win as the second game details appear. Red Cross Ball Blue is praised as the world’s best in a two ounce package costing a few cents.
Nine boys from the Indian territory were transported to the reform school at Boonville this morning. They passed through here on the Katy in the early hours.
Rev Frank Tyrrell of Mount Cabanne church asks men to remove coats to feel comfortable during summer services and encourages shirt waists and even bare feet to attract listeners. Tyrrell, a popular St Louis pastor, aims to boost attendance and gospel access in heat. He was once discussed as a potential successor for Rev Putman.
Mrs Mary Baker Eddy read her annual message to communicants in Boston noting attacks on the church and predicting continued growth She said Christian Science rests entirely on her own observation and the Bible The church reports 21631 communicants and 2496 new additions since November More than 10000 attended services
Washington, June 25. Mrs. McKinley continues to improve and arrangements to go to Canton next week are unchanged. The exact date of departure has not yet been fixed.
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