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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1900
Page
5
The Democratic City Central Committee will convene in the criminal court room at the courthouse on Thursday March at 7:36 PM. All Democrats in the city are urged to attend to choose a ward committeeman and an at large committeeman. A candidate for school director will also be named.
Dr D L La Verne grip tablets for ld grippe and colds do not affect the head like quinine. Price 25 cents. Best remedy for headache. Fleischmann's Pharmacy. Hair brushes on display in window Servant Harker Drug Co.
Bourke Cochran accuses Mr McKinley of surrendering foreign policy to Britain for nothing while a strong vote bloc presses to stop map losing in South Africa. The piece notes Republican unity yet cites Porto Rico tariff opposition and German reichstag bill rumors affecting meat trade. Washington half confirms and half denies Berlin assurances.
Col Bryan nears forty and may reach forty one in the White House if political turns align. The republican party debate between protection and imperialism provides a dramatic democratic spectacle. Cecil Rhodes sails to England amid wartime uncertainties. The house spent the entire week on two contested election cases, illustrating the dangers of such proceedings.
The piece notes continued squabbles among Republicans in Congress hindering plans for an early adjournment they have discussed, suggesting division may derail that timeline.
Cotton planters fail to profit from higher cotton prices caused by a short crop at home and abroad. They were forced to sell early due to immediate financial needs before the shortage was known.
Republicans in Congress earn the label wobblers for recent actions as McKinley, long prone to wobble, gains company in wavering stance and political maneuvering.
Arkansas Senator declares that sovereignty follows the flag with the constitution attaching to the flag in Porto Rico, emphasizing national authority over the territory. The remark highlights a constitutional argument amid discussions of governance and territorial status.
An obstacle halted progress on the Porto Rico tariff bill as the Ben Harrison ice wagon was placed across the pathway, signaling a protest or delay. The incident underscores tensions over tariff policy and legislative movement.
The Clio club met with Mrs. Sallie Potter Sneed to discuss Jefferson's Administration and five minute sketches. Mrs. Andy White’s tacky birthday party surprised her. Neutilus Osiris and Good Will clubs plan reading rooms. Mme. Carolla to perform in Sedalia. rehearsal of Uncle is set. High School debating officers elected. high five club hosted by Miss Gertrude Fleischmann with guests and a bon bon spoon prize.
Judge Jno. Montgomery Jr. presiding in a bankruptcy case at Nevada. Van Riper & Donohoe are moving into their new offices at 410 South Ohio Street. J. C. Van Riper expected home from New York tomorrow or Sunday. Otis J. Rogers and wife left this morning for Kansas City. W. D. Adams, the McGowan's drug clerk, returned last night from Boonville after several days away.
Walter Morey son of Major A P Morey will wed Miss Carrie Scott daughter of H B Scott at the Episcopal church on the 28th. Cards will be issued soon. Community notices report various church socials and events across the town this evening and upcoming weeks.
The Sentinel force enjoyed a splendid gramophone solo over the telephone last night. The treat was performed by Mr. C. C. Williams and delighted all listeners.
Advertises Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a permanent cure for constipation claiming a money back refund from druggists.
Mrs Martha M Letts read a paper on The Dramas of Browning at a Nehemgar club session in the High school building last night. The discussion centered on Browning's dramatic works and their impact.
Professor Weltmer from Nevada Missouri and Prof McMillan spent over a week along the coast at Port Lavaca. They praised the area for farms, winter gardens, vast prairies, and abundant bay game and believe Port Lavaca could become a notable winter and summer resort. Weltmer plans a pleasure craft for use on the bays during future visits.
The Philadelphia Times offers a guide to kissing, detailing timing, posture, and gentleness. It advises against rushing, instructs on hand placement and posture, and claims proper technique brings emotion and bliss.
Wm Sheehan and wife of East Third street entertained a party of young people last night in honor of their daughter Miss Julia Sheehan of Mexico who is visiting here.
The Good Will club will hold an open session next Monday hosted by Mrs R S Long at her residence on West Third Street.
William Harrison of Miller county is noted as a guest of Mrs Ed Love, a short social item recorded in local notices.
Herman Ebeling of Indian Creek near Cole Camp drove through Cole Camp creek ford when floodwaters swept the wagon and threw him into the current. He regained footing on a gravel bar and was aided ashore by a neighbor. The team escaped the wagon, which was recovered downstream.
Citizens were called to the courthouse tonight to discuss the proposition of Col Sttang concerning the north and south railroad. The meeting aimed to review the project, its implications, and possible actions by the community.
The 14 month old son of T F Milliner of Smithton died this morning from pneumonia. Funeral from Flat Creek Church tomorrow. John Montgomery of Sedalia will preach at Second Congregational Church Sunday morning on Christian Citizenship. Rev Toomay conducts morning service at First Congregational Church.
Kansas City hotel keepers vowed not to raise rates if the Democratic convention came there and the pledge helped win the city. Missourians in Washington denounce talk of extortionate prices on July 4 as campaign lies.
Misses Hester Porter Luella Clopton and Margaret Clopton of Houstonia visit friends here. R A Higdon travels to Higginsville on business. W D Steele is in Warsaw. Will Hyatt returns to Beaman. Lillian Poteet leaves for Kansas City to visit her sister. J T Snitzier comes from St Louis after investigating Lexington Gas and Fuel Co missing manager. Mrs J M Bever departs for Trinidad to visit her son Homer. Rev J M Ross of Warrensburg returns home. W E Gentry of Checoth registers at the Sicher. A D Hopkins heads south this morning. Jasi Kidd owner of Le Grange hotel travels south. Ellis Smith, real estate agent, goes south on the Katy.
A. B. Fristoe sells his transfer business to Eldred Harrison. Wells and Sullivan have begun a transfer and drayage operation in the community.
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