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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1901
Page
7
Washington correspondent H J Graves ranks Missouri lawmakers naming Lloyds, DeArmond, Champ Clark and others by traits. Missouri Supreme Court declares Beer Inspection law constitutional boosting state revenue. funds may raise Militia and State Fair appropriations. Legislature adjusts militia funding to 30,000 and debates Benton statute aid and library report access.
A Sunday school teacher laments his nonfunctioning watch and asks if selling it for 100 dollars would earn respect. The practical boy responds that he would respect the act, but not the buyer, highlighting a moral edge to the transaction.
Fritz Huttman of the Andrews Opera company reports a method to make balky horses start by singing to them. He claims the remedy is infallible and is ready to wager money on its success.
A precocious boy asks if Ananias was killed for one lie and notes a change in the administration since then. The mother confirms and the boy remains thoughtful about political shifts.
The Carterville Record calls on home capitalists to establish a lighting plant for the city and jokingly notes a past suggestion to light streets with coal oil torches may have to be adopted.
Two noted East Sedalia citizens will meet on the 18th for a fifteen round sparring bout for points. An admission fee will be charged at the door, with proceeds forming the purse for the winner.
A fire at Perry Deweese's residence at 602 South Moniteau broke out at 6 30 p m Monday. The blaze started in a lace curtain and damaged windows pictures and other furniture costing only a few dollars to replace.
Butler, assured of a new courthouse, weighs a proposed city lighting plant costing 16090 dollars to be submitted to voters at the April election.
The sale had just begun when Capt E W Stevens of Sedalia Messrs N H Hensinger of Georgetown and R L Harriman of Bunceton officiated as auctioneers highlighting the event with experienced leadership.
Captain T C Holland grand over seer of the A O U W in Missouri received a circular from headquarters this morning. The three Sedalia judges are to vote in April on the resolution authorizing a grand master workman to levy a $1 assessment to fund an A O U W home. A large farm will be bought and buildings erected for old and indigent members. Sedalia Warrensburg and Moberly compete for the home.
A busy day for the fire department with three flare ups on the morning of 9:15 at J H Wallery 412 West Fifth followed by a 10:15 event at N J Parsons 908 South Missouri where wallpaper burned and occupants knocked down the stove. A third call around 1:00 p m to Taylor Cannon Wilkerson street ended without damage.
Miss Mary Fehr was happily surprised by friends Monday evening at her home on East Fourth Street for her eighteenth birthday. The gathering included music games and refreshments.
Mr A F Sampson of Barnett Morgan county sells to Capt E W Stevens of this city two famous match French coach horses named Rallie and Notie for 410 dollars. The horses are described as perfect matches and attract universal attention wherever they go.
Mrs. Ella Bunch who had recent court appearances and a county jail term gave birth Monday to a child that died within hours. The infant’s remains were buried today.
Rumor circulates about a prominent ex county official and a beloved local woman planning marriage soon. The Sentinel cannot identify them yet.
A collection of aphorisms on love morality honesty fate wit and art. The items reflect social satire and literary insight noting that love and reputation hinge on perception while wit and storytelling shape reception.
A reflective column riffs on rights and safety, contrasting trust in others with self reliance. It mocks pursuing perceived desires and warns that folly and knavery shape character while ignorance is praised as bliss.
The Sentinel publishes the official call for the Democratic city primaries to be held Friday evening March 15.
Andrew Moseman dies at his West Main Street residence this morning. He leaves several children. Funeral set for Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Rayner Cemetery, located 15 miles east of the city.
The annual sale of Limestone Valley Stock Farm by L. M. Monsees & Son drew a large crowd seven miles east of the city. At 2 o clock buyers reported strong prices as horses and work mules sold well and standard bred jacks were among the auction items.
John H. Beck sold his 100 acre farm eight miles south of the city for 2500. Boies Bros. & Co. completed the deal.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers homeseekers excursion tickets to nearly all U S destinations on the first and third Tuesdays monthly from January to June 1901. Round trip price is one fare plus $2.00 with return allowed within twenty one days. See a Great Western agent or F H Lord, general passenger agent, Chicago, for details.
George Goodrich at Northenet Corner 18th and Marvin advertises wells and cisterns cleaned and re paired with contact by call or address.
A humorous reflection on marriage and gender roles. The speaker jokes that a man who understands women is rare, notes the peril of lost affection, and suggests kindness can avert quarrels. The piece ends with a cynical quip about wedding night outcomes.
The Yellow Premium Stamps program invites shoppers to save stamps from 10 cent purchases at Bryant and Tewmey Dry Goods. Collect stamps and exchange them for items at the Premium store. The offer emphasizes accessible rewards for small purchases and frequent shoppers.
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