McLaughlin Bros Night Clerk and City Embalmers Highlighted
The notice lists McLaughlin Bros as night clerks at the store and notes they operate with the city’s only licensed embalmers, signaling professional service credentials.
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1900
Page
4
The notice lists McLaughlin Bros as night clerks at the store and notes they operate with the city’s only licensed embalmers, signaling professional service credentials.
The weather summary reports fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. Temperatures will be colder tonight across the region.
The Sentinel announces Captain M. A. Ayres as a candidate for reelection to the Pettis County assessor’s office. Ayres seeks continued leadership in county tax and property assessment duties, with likely focus on local fiscal management.
The Sentinel announces candidates for Pettis County treasurer subject to party action. Robert D. Thatcher is a candidate, John J. Lowry is announced for treasurer sub primary or convention, and W. O. Terry of Lamonte is authorized to announce his candidacy for treasurer.
Special to the Sentinel London reports Premier Salisbury declined U S mediation and reiterated Britain would not permit independence of the Transvaal or Orange Free State. In Washington the U S signaled willingness to push peace talks while reports floated Emperor William as possible pacifier. British forces near Dreifontein press the Boers who face peril as marching continues.
Joseph G. Dillard authorizes the Sentinel to announce his candidacy for Pettis county sheriff subject to the Democratic county convention or primary. The other fragments discuss elections and Philippine governance.
Congress considers a bill to grant a gratuity to a war photographer, with supporters arguing it honors the service and risks faced. Critics question cost and scope, noting potential precedent for additional veterans of conflict footage.
The report notes the so called backbone of the Filipino insurrection has been broken again and urges the general to focus on the neck of the revolution to vary his war department updates.
North and South railroad directors assured D H Smith of a funds contract with New York brokers to finance the Seda lia to Miami line via Marshall. They stated a written contract exists to provide money on subscription notes and deposit 100000 dollars with Missouri Trust Company within thirty days to begin construction. Signed by A L Strang S C Gold O A Crandall G L Faulhaber.
Sedalia shoemaking company named Sedalia Shoe Manufacturing will start operations April 10. Stockholders elected officers S H Beiler president and C E Messerly vice president, with W B Mackey secretary. Capital is $8,000 and about 125 people will be recruited. 35 skilled workers will be employed producing 300 pairs daily. Notable stockholders include W T Hutchinson H W Harris Edward Hurley and others.
Advertisement seeks ten young men as salesmen with experience. Apply at 7 30 this evening at the St Louis Clothing Co for employment opportunity.
Summary of today’s circuit court sessions before Judge Longan. Lavina C. Pemberton vs Henry L. Pemberton moves venue from Johnson county. decree of partition granted with commissioners J A Whitsett Daniel L Sutherland and H G Hart. Adam Ittel et al vs Mary B White and Jos G White ejectment heard this morning. Con McHugh vs J E Imhauser stipulations filed.
Louisville, March 13. Gov. Taylor’s chief concern is personal safety as W L Hazelipp, an asylum steward, is arrested for complicity in the Goebel murder, making five arrests to date. Taylor intends to resist and defy authorities.
Six room cottage in good condition for rent. Inquire at 914 S Mont Vernon. Mrs L U Crawford associated contact.
The ex Confederates meeting chose W. D. Steele as committee chair but he declined. Charles E. Yeater named to lead the drive with a county slate of volunteers across Pettis to report by April 15 when totals will be tallied.
In minor court proceedings Capt. Sam W. James's charge of carrying concealed weapons was continued to Saturday. Joseph Tewell paid $10 for trespassing. Frank McMahan $2 for intoxication. Frank Bledsoe and Charles Alexander had disturbing the peace dismissed. Dora Hubbard and Clara Hobbs also dismissed. John Duvall’s assault case was continued to Saturday at 10 a.m., his case having been continued three times.
Col J R Estill aged 82 died last week at his home Greenwood Estill Howard county Mo pioneer settler survived by daughters Mrs F L LaForce Mrs W B LaForce son Wallace Estill widow Nannie G Estill from city attended funeral. Sewing by day or week wanted for a good seamstress who can cut and fit. St Louis Clothing Co begins huge sale of Golden Eagle stock with crowds and bargains Fred Hollroth aiding Kahn Bros during sale.
Probate Judge Parsons appointed Simon Wright as guardian of Mabel and Mitchell Huthman aged 13 and 9 after a dispute over their custody. Wright's lawyer was Lee Lovinger. Mitchell left Nebraska years ago to place the children with Wright and their mother. Father has not been heard from.
A brief notice states customers can receive a ten percent discount for cash at F Taylor Cain's. The fragment implies a sale or promotional offer with cash payment preference.
L. H. Lange of St. Louis a drum merchant was arrested by Officer Evans for insulting women on the streets. He was spotted by Dick Highleyman while at work last night and booted.
The report that Capt. E. W. Stevens and Mr. J. E. Ritchey had a disagreement yesterday is emphatically denied. The two gentlemen have not met for several days and they are the best of friends.
Mrs. John C. Reicht of Harrison Avenue, bedridden with asthma for a month, was reported very low at noon today.
John and George Venable colored boys were arrested today for breaking into the Sedalia Fruit and Commission company store and stealing 34 dollars. Trial at 10 a m before Judge Burr.
Henry C. Flower, Kansas City receiver for the street railway, visits Sedalia to confer with Receiver Waller on ongoing proceedings and arrangements tied to the railway's receivership.
Money to loan one thousand dollars and upward on choice real estate security. Farm loans now made at six percent interest with moderate expenses and partial payments allowed. JOHN H. BOTHWELL Sedalia National Bank Building. All persons with judgments for county personal taxes should settle immediately or face legal collection. JAMES A. ROBB Constable. Dr. Miller's Cough Bitters recommended for cough relief. Servant Harker Drug Co. A. F. Rogers shoe maker now on Fifth Street. Best half sales 50 cents. Rogers. Singer sewing machine and buggy horse for sale through Jas. K. Kidd Hotel LeGrande. Whipple offers 25 cent per ton discount on soft coal for spot cash. Phone 43-2.
A local feature notes Dad Leach being spotlighted yesterday at St Joseph with a handsome write-up from the papers.
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