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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1901
Page
1
The Sedalia Federation of Labor met last night approving resolutions condemning power holders and urging public support for an early closing movement. A publication committee was set to solicit union backing for the Union Review and local laundry workers plan organizing efforts.
Ferguson confessed to peddling obscene photographs and literature. He received a $100 fine and a thirty day jail sentence. Police seized his stock including plates and developed images from a studio near the courthouse. County Attorney Griffith ordered the plates destroyed. Tom Hodges was arrested for selling the pictures to schoolchildren.
This week saw strong results at Monsees and Kellerman sales. Cattle averaged high prices with cattle around 1200 pounds selling near 55 dollars, hogs averaging 36.50, hog sow sales to Austin and Kufala buyers, mules averaging 120, colts 110 to 300, and jacks over 450. Total auction take of 12 500 dollars by McSars group and others. Smithton Ladies Aid cleared 36 dollars from church dinner.
The delegates at the convention express unanimous sentiment, declaring the stance as part of the organization's records and binding on future actions.
Senator Martin of Saline introduced a measure to appoint a corporation examiner via the secretary of state with authority to investigate and charge graduated fees tied to capital stock ranges from two thousand to ten million dollars. A promotional line advertises 500 boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills to be given away Friday March 8 by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
J W Flippin of Sheldon Missouri says he was robbed in Sedalia missing $2 50 a return ticket and a notebook after sharing a room at the Pacific hotel with Charlie Stafford a former local newspaper employee. A warrant is sought for Stafford who left to fetch something in the dark.
The case of Poindexter versus McArthur on replevin is on trial in the circuit court today. The suit grew from a raid on McArthur’s farm where deputy constables, armed with a writ from Justice Kinsey’s court, seized spotted pigs. McArthur, known as “Shorty,” appeals the decision after the pigs were replevined.
Today the circuit court docket lists John Crapton as public administrator of J S Woods deceased in an appeal from probate court continued generally. A L Jorden versus Mary Ming continued generally. Obe Brown versus P M Bell with appellant damages continued generally. Robert Adams versus F L Flanders change of venue from Jackson County with judgment for plaintiff on plea in abstention and case continued generally on merits until May term.
The appropriations committee reported favorably a bill to transfer 25 000 dollars from the horse breeders fund and the fair’s gate receipts to the state fair. The measure was ordered engrossed in the Missouri House at Jefferson City on Wednesday.
James D. Lynch of Sulphur Springs Texas urges the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad to develop Sulphur Springs on the Sherman and Shreveport line. He envisions a Muscogee style hotel and park, with a renowned sour water well near the depot, to make the town a bright jewel of the system as a summer and winter resort.
Miss Isabel Fowler and Mr. J Mont gomery Wiley wed Wednesday evening at the bride's Hughesville home. The couple's brother Will Fowler and Miss Helen O'Brien of Sedalia assisted as attendants. A wedding supper followed and the couple will reside on Mr Wiley's farm north of Hughesville. Sedalian guests Eva and Helen O'Brien Marie Bauer and Al Myers attended.
Frank L Kellogg a young Appleton City businessman elopes with Miss Nellie Keeble from near Butler Missouri. They reportedly left a team in meegienie and bought a Memphis Tennessee ticket. Kellogg deserted his wife and Keeble’s mother threatens to kill him. Authorities press for arrest.
William Farris was held in criminal court on Wednesday after a preliminary trial before Justice C. Kinsey on a first degree murder charge. He will not be granted bond even if he could post one.
The case of Sarah Jane Reynolds and others versus the Royal Tribe of Joseph for 1500 dollars insurance filed in Pettis county circuit court has been compromised with the tribe paying part of the claim. The suit was of considerable prominence.
A. Arnold, a mule dealer, traveled to Warrensburg on a business trip today.
A 7-year-old colored girl died in a house fire on Sedalia road near Longwood. Four other children were saved by George B. Lamm who found the blaze and carried them to safety. The Hodges family, left alone while they worked, faced a fatal outcome for their youngster as the bed fire spread through the room.
An old advertisement touts Bard's Almond Cream as the best skin lotion, priced at 25 cents. The copy emphasizes its almond formula and superior quality for everyday use.
The Knights of the Maccabees announce their annual ball at Liberty Park hall on March 28. The event is billed as the biggest of the year and will mark the last ball under superintendent S. B. Williams who will add a special decorative touch and oversee guest comfort.
A promotional line urging customers to choose Bard's Drug Store for quality treatments and the lowest prices. It emphasizes affordability and superior medication options as a selling point.
The Morey Stock Company presented Faust to a large audience last night at Wood's Opera House. Miss Morey showed range in roles from Mlle. Satan to Marguerite. Mr. Bennett as Mephisto earned strong audience approval. A Warning Bell, a new Bennett comedy, is billed for tonight along with other specialties. Matinee Saturday.
Assistant prosecuting attorney Joe Tuttle led the prosecution against Al Summers in Georgetown on Saturday for disturbing the peace. The hot trial ended without a verdict as the jury remained unsettled when Tuttle departed for Sedalia.
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