Tobacco and Whiskey Helped Robt McCarty Live Long
Hagerstown Maryland March 14 Robert McCarty reputed to be 105 died tonight at Downsville where he had lived most of his life He worked on the Chesapeake and Ohio canal during its construction and served in the Union army through the Civil War He had received a twelve dollar pension for years His health kept him active though a severe cold led to pneumonia He credited tobacco and whisky for his longevity and lived a simple life
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Hagerstown
Robert McCarty
Downsville
McCarty
Baltimore
Guenther Opens Monday For Water Damaged Stock
The Carl A. Guenther dry goods stock damaged by last Friday's fire is repaired and ready for sale by 9 a.m. Monday. The first ten days require absolute cash payments with no credit and staff will be limited to efficient sales personnel. Guenther seeks experienced salespeople for Saturday morning.
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Carl A. Guenther
Mexico Saloons Win License Fight in Vote
The council barred raising the saloon license from 1200 to 1600 dollars a year after petitions by preachers and citizens failed. It is now suggested to submit saloon or no saloon to the people, likely triggering a major fight beyond the license issue.
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Mexico, Mo
Mexico
Sedalia Citizens' Ticket Reported by The Nevada Post
The Nevada Post notes Sedalia's Citizens' ticket as the town experiments with a new selection method and civic lineup. The article emphasizes local politics and potential changes in leadership approaches.
Dr E C Frank Reopens Dental Practice at New Address
To the Public Dr E C Frank formerly at Grand Central now occupies rooms 225 and 227 ligenfritz block with a completely new outfit He offers full dental services and invites former patients to visit the new location at once.
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Grand Central Building
Ligenfritz Block
Pettis County Real Estate Loans At Low Rates
Money loans of $1,000 and up at lowest rates on Pettis county realty. Farm loans at 5 percent interest with partial payment privileges. J H Bothwell attorney counselor at Sedalia National Bank Building.
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Pettis County Realty
J. H. Bothwell
Sedalia National Bank
Removal Sale Announces Stock Offered At Cost
Removal sale to clear stock before lease expiry April 1. Starting Wednesday March 12, W. E. Poindexter offers entire stock for cash at cost. Phones 34 and 694 Ohio St.
Hay Market Entreaty for Prairie Bales Delivered on Demand
A buyer announces readiness to contract for prairie hay in quantities up to 500 tons. The message offers delivery at any time and at the prevailing market price, inviting interested parties to respond.
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Huston
Missouri Methodists Meet at Brookfield Church
The Missouri Methodist conference met in Brookfield Missouri in a morning business session led by Bishop Henry W. Warren. The latest report shows 95 320 members and property valued at 99 665. C O Mills of Cameron was elected secretary.
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Brookfield
The
Missouri Methodist Church
Henry W. Warren
Claude Mansfield Leaves for Sedalia Station Post
Claude Mansfield, eight years as operator at the union station, departs tomorrow for Sedalia to join Superintendent N J Finney's office. Nevada Mail notes he has many friends in Nevada who wish him success and that L G Hunter, the night operator, will replace him locally.
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Claude Mansfield
Union Station
Sedalia
N. J. Finney
Claude
Nevada
L. G. Hunter
Nevada Mail
Shippers At St Louis Lead With High Beef Prices
William Binkley of Saline County Missouri topped the beef trade with 22 steers weighing 1418 pounds at 6.40. Feeder J T Harris of Pettis County supplied additional steers and bulls. Binkley also offered 10 steers 1110 pounds and 6 steers 1175 pounds at 5.40 and bulls at 4.00, per St Louis Live Stock Reporter.
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William Binkley
Saline County
J. T. Harris
Pettis County
Sedalia Meeting Aids Independent Telephone Lines Group
From Sedalia comes word of a meeting of representatives of independent telephone lines in this part of Missouri. Clinton Democrat notes the gathering aimed to discuss regional telecommunications coordination and service improvements.
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The
Missouri
Clinton Democrat
Printers' Ink Adv Promises Wisdom From Advertising Age
An old ad copy discusses debt to age's wisdom and how yesterday's effort enables today’s achievement. It promotes Printers' Ink as the oldest advertising publication, issued weekly by George P. Rowell & Co. Includes multiple old railway schedule fragments with arrival and departure times for trains and freights.
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George P. Rowell & Co
Spruce Street
New York
Penitentiary Ends Month With Over $2000 Balance
The Missouri penitentiary reported a surplus of more than $2,000 for last month after covering all expenses. The statement reflects careful budget management and offsetting costs with revenue.
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Missouri
Skinner Endorsed for Livestock Director at World Fair
At a Ft. Worth cattlemen meeting this week, W. E. Skinner was endorsed for livestock director at the St. Louis World's Fair.
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Ft. Worth
Texas
W. E. Skin
Ner
Mills to move to Oklahoma City from Springfield
Oklahoma City will host the Springfield Missouri cotton mills moved to this city under the Oklahoma City Cotton Mill Co with capital stock of 50000 dollars. About one hundred workers will be employed. Cash or tickets for china are offered at 510 Ohio street. F J Swinney of Sedalia is noted in Marshall from the Progress.
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Sedalia Steam Dye Works
South Lamine Street
Queen City
Oklahoma City
Springfield
Oklahoma City Cotton Mill Co
China
Ohio Street
F. J. Swinney
Sedalia
Marshall
Marshall Progress
Joseph Viehl
Kehl
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Nevada Post
Citizens’ Ticket
C. W. Young
South Regent Street
Lee Park
Wilkesbarre
Penna
Dr. Pierce
John B. Stetson Company
E. C. Frank
W. E. Poindexter
Ohio St
Missouri Methodists
Erty
Ence
C.O. Mills
Cameron, Mo
Shippers AT
ST. Louis
Wisdom of the Ages
Missouri Pacific Railway
Garde
Lexington
Flyer
Way Freight
P. m
Franklin Junction
Warsaw
Southwestern
P. H. Sangree
Henry Lamm
Sangree
LAMM
Rship F l Lawyers Office
Sedalia, Mo
West Main Street
J. K. Holdner
the Plaza Barber Shop
West Third Street
Chas
Allen L. Russell
Coal & Wood
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Tele
P. G. Stafford
Occu
Espenschied & Hughes
Hoffman
Ohio Streets
W. L. Jones
Katy
Kansas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Reding
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Cal
el Paso
Montana
Utah
Washington
Skinner Indorsed
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart, Ind
R. M. Scotten & CO
South Ohio
Q.C
Odd Fellows
E. H. Chapman
S. Osage
Ngenfritz
Home Tea and Coffee Company
W. B. Miller
Arlington Pharma
Machine and Agricultural Works
T. K. Barley
West Main St
George B. Goodrich
Marvin
Bell Telephone
A. J. Tucker
Algenfritz B’ld’g
Sedalia Mo
E. R. Blair
WM. Courtney
W. O. Terry
Cs Ghemicr
TEX
S. F. B. Morse
Houston
J. H. Lathrop
Olive St
Moe
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