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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1902
Page
8
Special Officer Robert Ramsey arrested Joseph Settles nine and Elmer Shackleford twelve charged with stealing brass fixtures from an old Narrow Gauge engine. Bonds set. other cases include Sarah Tutt’s reduced bond after shooting her husband and Cyrus Moyer reporting theft of tools from the Katy depot. Investigations continue into a railroad equipment theft ring with agents and buyers sought near Pleasant Hill and Lee’s Summit.
Rex Denmark the fine stallion recently bought by H. H. Downing of Marshall for 1200 dollars collapsed and died today in Marshall Missouri. The horse had been praised for quality and was valued at the time of sale. The incident occurred on a March 24 event.
The late Saturday closing on the Grand Central lots collapsed today as Mr. Meuschke faced the stalled agreement.
A local ad announces availability of all regular wallpaper grades and borders sold by the roll at the same price as the paper. It also promotes Ka-no-ma Burlaps in endless variety for customers seeking diverse textures and designs.
The American Railway Engineering association has adopted 383 feet 4 inches as the standard length for steel rails. After long consideration and numerous experiments with long rails, tests by the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio showed 60 foot rails left insufficient room for expansion and contraction.
List of named workers arriving at hospitals including Copeland Dally Shaw Coddeal and others from various towns. Railway notes include Katy engine No 1150 fire damage and repairs, superintendent Davis visiting, Mrs Davis moving to Parsons, and Pullman porter Walter Cannon transferred to Illinois Central. Also doctor McNeil attends Mystic Shriners meeting in Kansas City. Parlor cars replaced with cafe cars on Missouri Pacific trains.
Prosecutor Cashman lists daily cases for April 7 to 15 including disturbing the peace, receiving stolen property, felonious assault, keeping bawdy house near a church, grand larceny, burglary, robbery, forgery, assault to kill, selling liquor without license, common seduction, and carrying concealed weapons. Named defendants include Bart Jackson, Charles B Rhodimer, Edgar Barry, Elva Perry, Dora Hubbard, Benjamin W Smith, Posey Payne, Lulu Vaughan, William F Steele, Robert T Crawford, Cal A Perkins, Altie Balls, Wade Wilfong, Columbus Chilcote, Thomas Shively, Aurby Swindell, James Wilkerson, Edward Huerman, Eldon Fluty, Stephen Fluty, Warren Brown.
Suits priced from 20 to 50 dollars at Hoffman Building. The store promotes affordable men’s fashion with a focus on timely styles and value for customers seeking professional attire at low to moderate cost.
Sedalia Lodge No. 11 Royal Tribe of Joseph schedules regular session at 7 30 pm inviting all members for Monday night March 24. W P W H Ritchie and Ira T Bronson Scribe announce. Senator Clark’s Ambition noted with Cleveland Plaindealer tone.
A mail offer invites readers to send name and address with twenty five cents for a three month trial subscription to a leading musical magazine. The deal promises four new copyrighted pieces of music each month plus reading matter and illustrations.
A notice states china goods are available for purchase with cash or tickets at 510 Ohio Street. The brief item indicates an authentication or sales event taking place at that address with no further details provided.
Offer includes stylish suits priced from 20 to 50 dollars at Rooch the Tailor located in the Hoffman Building. Tailor services advertised alongside ready to wear selections for men seeking affordable fashion options.
Writers are urged to use sturdy plain paper and black ink with margins and ample line spacing. The district reports catechumens confirmed at St Pauls Lutheran with Holy Week services planned across Sacred Heart and St Patricks. Prof Graebner travels to Australia for Lutheran outreach while ministers discuss Bible education and temperance lesson continuity.
Mrs. R. S. Poston presents an interesting demonstration of Purina and Ralston Health foods at the B Brandt Grocery company.
Rev F W Simpson popular Epworth M E church pastor departs for conference amid praise for a strong year. Congregation reports 2 conversions and 69 accessions, $1000 paid on debt, $180 donated to benevolence, with growing Sunday school and league memberships. Demanded return is likely.
Reports from Lake Creek Benton county say the Rev. Matuschke bled severely last Saturday night when a nose blood vessel ruptured. Two physicians worked for hours to control the hemorrhage and he is now reported improving.
W F Yankee of Lamonte visits local friends. a poll parrot escaped on East Second street making a lively scene with its chatter.
Mrs Sam Otis remains confined to her home at 417 North Quincy Street with abscesses on the back of her head from a bad slip on icy pavement last winter. Her son is also seriously ill.
The daughter of Marion Hayden died of consumption in Kansas City on Saturday. Her remains were brought home Sunday for burial conducted under Centennial court No. 37, H. of J., with assistance from the colored Masons.
Dick P. Johnson recording secretary for New Life lodge Select Knights and Ladies left this morning for Slater Missouri to assist in organizing a new lodge. His deputy work here was reported of a high order and is expected to prove successful elsewhere.
Constable Robb receives a note from a Woodmen of St. Louis leader claiming Korbe, who came with Prof. Scott to start a similar Sedalia movement, is back home and angered by the reception. He vows to return in a couple of weeks with reinforcements to stir up activity.
A post office is opened at Sprott in Ste Genevieve county with A. F. Bryson appointed postmaster.
Harry C. Parvin, a Frisco freight conductor, attempted death by his own action by shooting Sunday morning while despondent from ill health. E. O. Hansbrough, prominent local farmer, bought the J. A. Brent 80 acre farm north of Lamonte at a trustee's sale Monday for 25 dollars per acre.
W. B. Miller proprietor runs the Home Tea and Coffee Company at 510 Jhie Street. Local business notice notes its storefront operation and ownership details.
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