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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1901
Page
8
The Royal Tribe of Joseph entertained a large number of invited guests last evening at their ball with a pre‑ball business session where Messrs Walter Staley Logan Thomas and H J Clemmons were initiated. Music dancing and refreshments followed.
The Repairing rally at the A. M. E. church Sunday was a grand success. Committees reported in part and will deliver final report next Sunday. Total raised Sunday $122.77. W. C. Williams, Pastor, thanks the public for donations.
Carnegie opposes funding a Denver library stating there are too many millionaires there. He says Denver’s wealthy are known for wealth and lack of intellect and refuse to spend on books.
Mothers are advised of a Bell's promotion offering a free extra pants and cap with each Boy's Suit priced from three dollars and up through Easter. The deal also includes a pony ticket with every dollar spent.
Mrs. Sarah Wilkins of Atchison disinherited her adopted daughter for marrying the man she chose. During a supreme court session her attorney argued before the justices when Mrs. Wilkins abruptly grabbed the papers from him and claimed his wires were crossed.
The defendant delivered a concise five minute recap of the case then urged a verdict. She won her suit and Chief Justice Horton congratulated her on her ability to deliver a persuasive speech in a short time.
Ten negro students at Lincoln Institute were indicted in Jefferson City last fall, pleaded guilty and were fined $50 each plus costs. The faculty, led by President Jackson, paid the fines and costs totaling $600. The Democratic legislature later allocated more funds to Republicans than to the state fair.
Herb Ames and Frank Reynolds, brakemen for the Katy, were severely cut and bruised when their caboose on a Nevada trestle was struck by a passenger engine from the Missouri Pacific. They leaped to safety about 4 40 this morning and were taken to the Nevada hospital for treatment. Both are expected to recover.
The notice lists arriving workers W. R. Neil Pryor Creek F. H. Carter Parsons Milan Stapleton Deni son Eugene Haralson Bastrop J. 5. Ryan Rosankey with their trades. It mentions anticipated extensive improvements on the Lexington branch this spring by Missouri Pacific Management and a new map showing the Boonville Jefferson City extension.
William Griffin a Missouri Pacific brakeman takes a lay off while Traveling Auditor E W Stewart returns from St Louis. Katy brakeman Brumley returns from Indiana and resumes his run today. Extra Greenstreet Navy brakeman to return Monday after a hand injury. William Flannelly Southern railway passenger agent visits Missouri Pacific. Dr F L Morse Katy hospital hosts Dr E Schmalhorst from St Marys Institute St Louis. Kautzman for fishing tacks 104 W Main.
The Rev G H Ayers an ordained M E minister has overhauled the room at 118 Osage St and opened a first class restaurant and rooming place called The White House He aims to run one of the city's cleanest and best establishments and is expected to succeed due to his courteous manner and the pristine white interior and exterior.
Advertises a quarter of fine lamb from Joe Paradis for Easter Sunday with a free mint. Mentions two phone numbers and Crescent Paint and City Drug Store as surrounding local shouts.
A note directs readers seeking insurance to contact Vollrath in room 217 of the Ilgenfritz Building.
A local shop advertises a large stock of high grade wallpaper and paint to clear room for new stock. Old prices 15c and 25c per roll cut to 10c 15c and 30c respectively. Includes sample books thousands of rolls on shelves plus varnishes window and art glass at bargain rates.
Street hats, sailors and shapes now ready at our usual very low prices. The Boston, 214 Ohio St.
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