31 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1898
Page
1
Madrid reports a second torpedo squadron sails for the Canary Islands with Infanta Marie Theresa and Destructor joining Cadiz forces. Mobilization orders are issued for all Spanish warships as Spain lines up for potential war, backing government policy against McKinley’s Cuba proposals.
A warning to miners and prospectors headed to Alaska and the Klondike stressing the need for adequate healthful, concentrated food supplies. Recommends Royal Baking Powder brand for bread and bacon quality, notes a cookery book offered free by the Royal Baking Powder Co. of New York for trail use.
Colonel D. A. Williams, born 1832 in Livingston County Missouri, died Tuesday night in the Terrill insane asylum at Dallas Texas. He commanded an advance guard of Missouri Confederate forces during the Civil War.
An advertisement promotes cheap coal at Whipple for Rich Hill Nut Lexington and other soft coal grades plus Scranton anthracite and seasoned wood. It also offers feed sewer pipe vitrified brick and fire brick with contact points at Yard 813 to 819 E Third Street and office 225 Ohio. Phone 43.
J. J. Paynter advance representative of the Klondike Gospel band arrives in Sedalia to meet Sentinel reporters. He explains the Rescue League mission from New York City and plans to establish a camp, hospital, and printing press en route to Dawson City. The group travels via New Jersey to Missouri and notes gospel services in transit.
A passerby saw smoke from the basement of Aug T Fleischmanns drug store at Fourth and Ohio and alerted both fire departments. Firefighters extinguished the blaze quickly but water and smoke caused damage including rafters. Fleischmann suspected rubbish in the basement as the fire source with possible spontaneous ignition.
The ad states a commodious and clean space available for rent for concerts and entertainments, inviting organizers to book the facility for performances and events.
Ida C. Shirk appealed the Sedalia divorce ruling against Judge William S. Shirk to the Kansas City court of appeals. Argument set for April 6. Shirk, Missouri Pacific general solicitor, spent Sundays with his wife at the Vernon avenue residence. she filed for divorce claiming ill treatment, while he sought dissolution in Sedalia.
Readable line urges anyone with ready cash to visit C. F. Boatright at 1022 East Third Street for a fair square investment.
A local dealer reports strong demand for monuments with a fresh stock arriving around April 10. The sale, running through April, promises first class monuments guaranteed and urges customers to act before April ends to mark graves before Decoration Day.
Farley Bros operates factories in Sedalia Missouri at 711 South Ohio Street and in Columbia. The firms list Sedalia and Columbia as manufacturing sites.
Ask your grocer today to show you a package of Grain-O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without injury as well as the adult. Grain-O has the rich seal brown color of mocha but is made from pure grains and agrees with delicate stomachs. One-fourth the price of coffee. 15¢ and 25¢ per package. Sold by all grocers.
The appeal raises diction on a claimed collusive contract and other technical points. An ejectment suit seeks possession of the Shirks’ home from a buyer at foreclosure. An incumbrance allegedly expired after Mrs. Shirk repudiated the agreement. Adolph Fisher of Zanesville cured piles after thirty five years with De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. Puritan biscuits noted at Boston Cafe. Harrison & Stevens offer carriages for social events and provide tobacco free options. phone 167.
Local listing notes the shop offers all kinds of home goods and a broad stock of books. The ad emphasizes in stock items and shopping availability at DextTerm's Book Store.
Amusements notes announce The Flints present a hyp notice sleeper awakening after a 48 hours trance tonight. Friday features a great circus scene with all new acts and no repeats.
The Saturday matinee and night April 2 feature James A. Herne's Shore Acres a gentle pastoral play praised for faultless realism. Critics hail its humor and pathos and note there is no sensational villain or sensationalism as it portrays everyday people in everyday life.
A short item promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers pills described as famous remedy. The tamper resistant patent medicine markets its efficacy for quick relief and regular use.
The Elk lodge elected Exalted Ruler W. H. Powell Jr and leaders A R Easton Jr C M Pendleton Dr E J Moore C S Conrad Emil Dorn D M Dodge H L Rodgers. The Boston Cafe promotes Puritan biscuits as the healthiest option.
A big granite dish pan advertised with special pricing of $1.00 for coffee on Saturday from CAPITAL TEA CO.
Credit reports furnished. Judgments notes and accounts for sale. An nouncement made of all suits filed and of judgments se cured.
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