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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1902
Page
4
The Sentinel announces lawyer H. K. Bente as candidate for prosecuting attorney of Pettis county subject to the will of the democratic party.
The report announces James Montgomery as a candidate for the nomination of prosecuting attorney, subject to the choice of the Democrats of Pettis County.
A notice proclaims James C Connor as a candidate for constable of Sedalia township, subject to the actions of the Democratic Party.
Charles Leftwich announces his candidacy for the Democratic Party nomination as constable of Sedalia township subject to party will and support.
A Toledo style ticket lists C. W. Hamlin for Congress with a full Democratic slate for city offices. 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. Aldermen H. W. Menschke Edward Staton W. J. Letts P. G. Stafford.
The Board of Education announces T. W. Bast and Charlies Hoffman for upcoming duties. Details about roles and terms were discussed in the session yesterday.
A promotional offer invites boys and girls to secure 10 subscriptions at 25c yearly to The Weekly Journal. For $2.50 they receive a stem wind Eclipse watch mailed postage paid. Remittances by money order or draft should be sent to The Weekly Journal in Kansas City Missouri.
A woman comments on her husband claiming distress from a toothache, noting his constant bragging suggests he may be secretly enjoying the pain. The exchange highlights a humorous domestic moment with a tired, skeptical tone.
The fragment hints at a deeper debate about how the United States conducts searches or inquiries. It mentions an uncanny or unsettling aspect in the approach, suggesting concerns over methods, scope, or implications for privacy and civil liberties. Further context is needed for a precise summary.
The suspicions bureau launches an inquiry into the mysteries surrounding oleomargarine. Officials vow a careful examination of production, labeling, and distribution to uncover any irregularities or deception.
In Scal, William Ricks five year old son fractured his left arm after falling from a wagon while playing with friends. Dr. E A Wood attended to the injury and reported the boy is progressing well. Other local notes include Mrs Matt Bailey in critical condition after a paralytic stroke and Judge J L Smith ill with a cold.
A poem in the State University Independent mocks town funding, noting farmers pay for sidewalks while students endure mud and neglect. The speaker questions the Athens of Missouri being run for farmers and ends with a sarcastic inquiry to the mayor.
The pastor of the German Evangelical church was honored on his birthday by the Young People's Society and the Ladies' Aid Society. He received a costly present amid many congratulations and well wishes. Ladies called at the parsonage and hosted a delicious luncheon in his honor.
Salesman explains he will take the alarm clock to the store so it can ring at closing time. The friend notes it is out of order, but the salesman says the clock is not broken. The store does not advertise.
A playful exchange in a street conversation centers on hats and age, with Miss Bloomleigh offered a hint about price in return for her age. The snippet reflects light social chatter rather than a formal event.
Forecasters warn of showers this afternoon and tonight with possible rain in the southeast Saturday, signaling unsettled weather across the region.
Plan a winter trip to Havana the Pearl of the Antilles by Southern Pacific ships from New Orleans. Departures each Saturday, 48 hour voyage aboard Chalmette and Excelsior with modern amenities. Request Havana booklet for rates and Cuba descriptions from Southern Pacific agents or J. H. Lothrop in St Louis.
Mr and Mrs Malone of Chicago have erected a large electric advertising sign at McGuerren s restaurant corner of Main and Osage.
A meeting in George town tonight will choose the candidate for school director from eight contenders. Mr and Mrs J Waldman of West Fourth street hosted Gregg s juvenile orchestra on Wednesday evening. their son participates.
A substantial consignment of horses will be sent to New Orleans on March 28 under Capt. E. W. Stevens who will lead a street parade of the animals before departure. County Superintendent Coleman conducted final school exams in Smithton area on Wednesday and Thursday. eleven pupils took the examinations. W. H. Guerrant, with J. M. Anderson & Co's branch here, will move to a road position for the same company. Geo. Kahrs will take his place. Omar J. Thomas, former lawyer and mining man from Cole Camp, died last week of consumption in California. he was a friend to many in Sedalia.
Judge J N Dalby gets a letter from his son George in Dawson City Alaska noting plans to depart for a new camp named Coldfeet on American soil. A Y P S C E Lookout committee hosted a musical and luncheon at Mrs Robert Ramsays on Thursday evening with a fine gathering. Frank Forest and wife Mamie of Belleville Illinois were given transport from Sedalia to Tipton by Mrs Coe of Associated Charities after a mine accident in Aspen Colorado left them grieving their young daughter.
At the meeting of Ritchie Tent No. 152 K O T M last evening Ernest Wigton was initiated into the order. Following the initiation Foster was conducted into the oriental realm.
A range of parasols arrives with plain and bordered colors. The new club umbrella uses a thick stick instead of a steel rod, offering a pleasing effect. Prices run from $1.50 to $4, plus many black umbrellas priced from $1 to $3.50.
A local store showcases a spring stock of underwear and hosiery praised for breadth and unusually low prices. The piece calls the assortment complete and notes prices are lower than rivals offering similar goods.
Listing of sleeveless ribbed cotton vests with low necks and drop stitch at 5c and 10c, edges embroidered and taped at 15c. Lace striped mercerized vests with lace yoke in pink blue white priced 2d5c and 35c. Ribbed sisle and Egyptian vests with silk trim range 25c to 50c. Lace trimmed ribbed drawers 25c to 50c. Torchen lace trimmings at 75c. Long sleeve corset covers 48e.
A catalog listing women and children's hosiery including Mace cotton hose with spliced heels and toes in multiple prices, ribbed top reinforced socks, school hose, lace lisle and drop stitched designs, and men's black and fancy hosiery with prices ranging from 10 cents to 4 dollars.
The advert lists rail fare deals from March and April including one way tickets from unspecified origin to Montana Western states and other western routes. It notes lowest and highest prices 17.85 to 27.85 with California 26.85 and Minnesota Dakota 18.40 options. Through car arrangements and multiple return windows are offered.
Telemanase MiNh a-2 appears in a compact distressed OCR line for Sedalia Junk Co at Main and Vermont. The item reads like a storefront notice or advertisement fragment with unclear product or service description. No clear event date or figures are present.
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