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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1900
Page
1
A Pettis County public notice presents a comparative look at Barnett law effects. It contrasts six months after enforcement with the prior period, noting a net gain of 6167.81 dollars. A taxpayer letter asks the Sentinel for a broader vagrancy costs comparison to show savings to taxpayers.
The Sentinel presents county clerk records comparing six months under the Barnett law with the same period last year. Pettis county saved 6,167.81 dollars in the first six months, about 1,000 per month, with listed monthly figures from Oct 98 to Mar 1900.
In the U S court at Jefferson City on March 22 the case of the School district of Sedalia versus P L Deweese receiver of the First National bank was tried and taken under advisement by Judge Phillips who will render his decision later. Sedalia residents Charles Crouch S T Chism Ada Crawford and Fannie Parschawich were each fined 10 dollars and costs for selling liquor without license and each committed to jail in default of payment.
Columbia Mo March 22 Col O S Barton of Howard county announced he would not seek the democratic nomination for Congress in the Seventh district His withdrawal will give Howard county votes to Judge James Cooney the present congressman.
A reported gold strike near Leadville Colorado triggers a wild rush as assays reach 44 ounces per ton. News of the discovery stirs anticipation of a larger rush than the previous silver strike.
The Kansas City World reports a planned national guard encampment in Kansas City in late July expected to draw about 15 000 guardsmen and visitors. Brig Gen H F Clark and Gen Bell toured the new Third Regiment armory with Col Fred Fleming who will study Kansas City’s capacity for 3200 soldiers and report to the state commander.
A Saturday supper at St Joseph’s hall by St Vincent’s church ladies raised over 140 dollars gross with net over 120 dollars. Proceeds go to the building fund for the new St Patrick’s church.
Charles Phenix, a local hero who enlisted with Colorado troops for the Spanish American War, was buried today near Knob Noster Missouri. He fought in Manila and Cavite where a volley of bullets ended his life as he planted the Stars and Stripes on a rampart. He was raised nearby and Johnson County honors his memory.
At a stockholders meeting in Kansas City the Bond Shoe Co. voted to raise capital from 100000 to 256000. Directors elected Richard Gentry president and he will assume active business management of the company.
The Sheldon edition of the Topeka Capital created a rush for the book In His Steps. Libraries couldn't meet requests, so many applicants bought the title in local stores. Store sales remain robust over an extended period.
Col Frederick A Churchill of St Louis arrives to push a new telephone system in Sedalia with free standing double metallic circuits and monthly rates of 1.50 for homes and 2.00 for businesses. Canvassers to seek patrons start next week as the Missouri and Kansas Lumber Dealers discuss freight rate cuts and Cullom Act support with railroad committee in Kansas City. B W Zimmerman of Sedalia attends.
W. H. Boyd, chief dispatcher for the Missouri Pacific, announces retirement after thirty nine years in railroad service with a long record in St. Louis and at headquarters. T. J. Brown becomes chief car clerk. the car clerk position is abolished. B. G. Miller is promoted to night chief dispatcher. Meyer’s successor has not been named.
Miss Nellie Stephens Miss Edna Stephens and Walter Paxton of Striped College were given final examinations yesterday by County Superintendent G L Coleman. Graduation and closing exercises are scheduled for April 6, two weeks from tomorrow.
Andy Wharton, once a well known Pettis county resident, returned last night to Cripple Creek Colorado after a brief visit. He is now engaged in successful mining operations there.
M S Durrill, a prominent stock man south of Sedalia, suffered a dislocated shoulder Wednesday while handling a prize heifer. The animal pulled back and tossed him as he led the rope. A Sedalia physician attended him at once. Next time he plans to tie heifers to a tree for exercise.
A brief Main street scuffle ended with Frank Hester pleading guilty to disturbing the peace. Hester, who claimed he sought revenge for a beating given to his father by Mr. Wm. Anderson, was fined one dollar after the altercation and escape by Anderson.
The Murray Comedy company staged Uncle John's in Town to a good sized audience. Miss Gennell Mr Mack and Mr Morris excelled. Miss Leone and Deane also impressed and looked fine. Tonight Chic is on stage and Friday night will repeat Forget Me Not by popular demand.
A Sentinel representative in Kansas City witnessed the popular play Quo Vadis at the Auditorium theater. Dr. Wood has booked the production for a single performance here in April, expected to draw a large crowd.
The Smithton couple who eloped recently have been heard from in Wymore Nebraska, the former home of Young Taylor. Miss Coombs' parents received a letter informing them of this fact.
Governor Stephens Wednesday pardoned William Rogers who had been sentenced four years ago in Vernon county to ten years in the penitentiary for robbery. Rogers is near death from consumption.
Memphis official Russ Harding, VP and general manager of the Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain, said nepotism policies would depend on conditions. He indicated the policy would be enforced if nepotism interfered with employee service in any department.
Fireman C. Christenson and fireman H. Baldwin of Denison along with workers J Wilson of Wson and W Wilson shop laborer are linked to arson charges. The case involves multiple Denison residents facing legal action.
Dr. A. C. Gregg of Pittsburg Kansas, a ten year specialist, enters partnership with Dr. J. C. Dysart in the McLaughlin block and moves his family here. Chev will reside at Tenth and Kentucky.
The six weeks old child of W. V. Wick of 416 West Twentieth died last night. Services will be held tomorrow morning at the house, with the remains to be shipped to Dresden for interment.
G E Harrison, manager for Mrs Dr Longshore-Potts, is arranging her appearance at Wood's opera house for five afternoons starting Monday March 26. The meetings are for women only, except the night of March 26 which will be open to both sexes.
Mrs. Nannie G. Estill and family come back from Estill Missouri after attending the funeral of Mrs. Mary Ann Estill, mother-in-law to Mrs. Estill. J L Smith a Missouri Pacific machinist will speak at the G A R meeting tonight and may address the TE women. Sedalia ex Confederates have not yet elected delegates for the national reunion in Louisville starting March 31 but plan to do so soon.
The U P Society of the German Evangelical church hosts an evening entertainment at the Sunday school hall from to 9 with a good supper served by the young ladies from 5 o clock and after the program on the second floor all invited to attend.
Mrs Felix Kahn and her daughter Lillian plan a voyage from New York on March 29 to attend the Paris exposition. They will leave Sedalia Sunday.
O H Otten repairs his building on Lamine street tearing out the old front and installing a new one.
T B Young received a telegram today stating that the body of his nephew John Davis would arrive here Saturday at 1 50 a m.
Mrs Lizzie Gibson and her daughter Miss Georgia are guests of T B Young and his family, visiting for a social stay.
The list shows multiple Missouri Pacific and Katy personnel laid off or returning to duty. Staples and J H McCauley are among workers cut, while B L Walker resumes duties after illness and James A Halstead receives a new division superintendent post overseeing 400 miles. The Katy track in east yards is being upgraded with new ties and debris removal. Col A C Miner arrives as Katy agent, and several others resume or start shifts.
The high school chorus of 300 voices began practicing a coda titled The Old Guard under Miss Hawley. The piece will be sung at graduation exercises during Commencement.
Dave Ball retires from the gubernatorial contest leaving Dockery with no opposition. Sam Cook and E. C. Crow also face clear fields as the St. Louis Republic reports the development today.
The Boston Herald reports 2500 barrels of apples sent for exhibition at the Paris exposition. Five hundred barrels come from Missouri, representing the nation’s orchards and likely the finest apple display since Eden.
The Indianapolis Journal notes the death of Maud S at age 26, contrasting with horses living to 30 and calling the fast life a folly. It frames the death as a reflection on youth and excess.
A neighborhood campaign collected roughly six hundred dollars toward the Eugene Field monument project. Residents contributed through donations and local events, reflecting strong community support for the memorial initiative.
The fund, led by J West Goodwin as secretary and treasurer, aims to erect a Eugene Field monument on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia. About $600 is on deposit earning interest. organizers plan to gather the remaining amount this spring and begin construction.
At a Grand Council meeting of the Acme Fraternal Union last evening, officers were elected to four year terms. J C McLaughlin was named supreme president and B F Hughes supreme vice president. H C Doolittle became supreme secretary and general manager. The supreme secretary and assistant secretary role was filled by H C Doolittle. M T Collins became supreme medical director. J W Kennedy was named director of organizers and G L Faulhaber supreme director. By laws were revised and next grand council set for March 1 1904 with annual supreme council meetings on March 20 in Sedalia.
Detectives Turner and Officer Williams detained Josh Allen, a Black man, after the Opera House saloon was entered and $2.50 was stolen and hidden. Allen, recently discharged, has prior petit larceny convictions.
A Bates county resident notes British noble Lord Scully owns about one tenth of the county real estate and is expected to contribute more than four thousand dollars if a new courthouse is built.
Democratic conventions across Missouri have elected delegates loyal to Dockery. Eleven counties including Grundy Mercer Johnson Bates Oregon Shannon Platte Andrew Crawford Randolph and Davies support him, with New Madrid Cole and Laclede also sending delegates.
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