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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1902
Page
4
The Sentinel announces James C. Connor as a candidate for constable of Sedalia township subject to the Democratic party action.
The slate includes Mayor J. L. Babcock, City Attorney A. L. Shortridge, Police Judge J. W. Truxel, City Treasurer E. R. Andler, Marshal J. Edward Love, Collector John Waddell, Assessor Frank Monroe, and Board of Education candidates T. W. Bast and Charles Hoffman.
J W Kalfus who died in Phoenix Arizona after living here previously is remembered by older residents of the city as a former local resident from years past.
Partly cloudy conditions persist with a warmer night and warmer east portion on Thursday. The forecast highlights mild temperatures and limited precipitation for the period.
Mrs. Susan Garrett, colored, died at 8:30 oclock Tuesday night of general causes in the city. Her death records likely listed in local obituary notices with age and family references.
A 65 year old woman died at her home at Twentieth and Osage streets after being found by her grandson George as he returned for supper. Coroner McCluney was summoned but did not render services. funeral arrangements are not yet made.
The Ladies' Musical Club met and discussed competing in the Kansas City contest at Convention Hall on May 7. Mrs. W. D. Steele presented a paper on the Influence of Music, followed by member and visitor discussion. The group decided to participate and strive for honors locally and abroad.
H. L. Freund, manager for the new produce company, will open a branch this week. He arrived from Clinton and is staying at the Elks. C. W. Strain of Sturgeon and A. P. Franse of Pilot Grove accompany him. Franse will serve as local manager.
Emma Lauver won a breach of promise suit against Lyman W Littlefield in Independence Missouri. The jury awarded $6000 after two days of trial with Miss Lauver seeking $25000. The defendant claimed he was a minor at the time of the promise and the case will be appealed.
The report lists railway workers and movements. Virgil Cross and Tuan Garamio join extra gangs in Greenville and Smithville respectively. J M Goode and J H Reeves hold clerical and ticket roles in Dallas and are replaced by Night Agent Dick Johnson. Conductor Phil Adams and engineer James Russell take leave and return to duties as Missouri Pacific and Katy crews adjust. General Superintendent D Hardy travels from Wichita to St Louis. J J Connors resigns from Missouri Pacific to join Hannibal and St Joseph.
Honorah Brisnahan died at 2 30 this morning at her West Pettis street home from general debility. She was 88 and is survived by sons Timothy Mike and John and daughter Mrs Julia O Neill. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
A wry exchange notes the old proverb that too many cooks spoil the broth yet adds that most people cannot discern the difference. The remark casts a light on collective vs individual judgment in kitchen or project settings.
Henry Taylor, colored, was arrested for stealing $30 and clothing from Sherman Bird, a Missouri Pacific bar porter. Mrs Alma Morgan, grand chief of honor of the Degree of Honor, plans Sedalia visits March 27 28 and Longwood March 29. A First M E church social raised funds last night hosted by Mr and Mrs George Dugan. Frances Wallace to resume old bookkeeper position tomorrow. Carl Koock promotes probate judge bid as Frank Jackson quips about bills. Judge Parsons smiles as the dispute unfolds. J W Berry Bruce Barnett and J T Juvenal joined Prairie Queen lodge of Odd Fellows last night.
A humorous anecdote shows how a single act can be misread across cultures. Two Japanese gentlemen and Colonel M imitate American dining by finger meals at lunch, sparking questions about American manners in a future Japanese perspective.
Probate Judge Parsons today received a draft for 206.86 from D. McNair of Warrensburg in settlement of the amount due his ward Jessie McNair of Lamonte. McNair bondsmen were threatening litigation unless the matter was settled.
The article notes Leo XII has received about $6,000,000 in bequests, including $600,000 in the previous year, contrasting with Pope Pius IX who accumulated $400,000 over a longer pontificate.
Reid Carpenter of Mansfield City purchased the Henry Wenderton tract totaling 100 acres near Fortuna for 100 dollars per acre. He also bought another distant tract at 60 dollars per acre, according to the land deal report.
A queer country home belongs to Mr. Val Prinsep the Royal Academician. He lives in Pevensey inside one of the Martello towers built long ago to defend the British coast.
Columbus tot Little Johnnie voices a comic fright in the elevator crying Oh mamma my stomachs falling out. The moment adds a light note to daily life as reported in the Ohio State Journal.
The case involving Roscoe Parmerlee, a former Sedalian, charged with an assault on a 13 year old girl, was continued from Tuesday at Versailles to March 28.
Frank B. Moore formerly of this city and now news editor of the New York Commercial is visiting major southern cities to promote the news service of his paper.
The Indianapolis Journal notes a quip about political stance asking Higgs if he holds opinions. The reply jokes that every candidate should be ambidextrous implying balanced or dual sided views.
An old Indianapolis Journal line warns that evading trouble invites a future reckoning. The verse cautions that reckless reveling brings misfortune and a heavy toll from unseen judgment.
Quote from Syracuse reviewer notes Quills cheerful reputation. Sheers remarks he does not expect to reach hall of fame.
A notice lists cash or tickets for a sales event at 510 Ohio Street. The item details are unclear but indicate a transaction involving china and payment options.
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