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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1902
Page
5
A newspaper note describes a pretty postmistress escaping death in a summer incident. It cites testimonials praising Peruna and Manalin as restorative tonics from Senator M. C. Butler and references Hartman Sanitarium, claiming Peruna restores mucous membranes and bodily function.
Mr. F B Meyers informed the committee he cannot offer a proposition on his lots at present The Sentinel hopes he will not let the vacant parcels remain an eyesore in the city The reply halts the temple movement for the time being
Rev. A. Breck of the Second Congregational Church tendered his resignation at a prayer meeting last evening, effective June 1.
The notice outlines rates for popular classified ads under sections like Help Wanted and For Rent, with minimum charges and word counting rules. It lists charges for funeral notices and obituary content, space charging, and submission instructions, including where to send copy and paying offices in Arlington.
A list of rail fares from St Paul Minneapolis Denver San Francisco Portland Tacoma and Salt Lake with various dates in May June July and August 1902 including limits and stopovers. Tickets good through October 31 1902 with higher fares to Colorado cities and to Salt Lake Ogden. Call or visit the ticket office for full information.
A stock company at Captain Holland's East Second Street store organized to manufacture a new stove polish in this city. Howard H. Douthitt brought the Mexican recipe here, with John Wilkerson and F. C. Hollis among the founders. The firm will be named The Lightning Stove Polish and Paste Company.
St Joseph April 29 Judge Carolus, police court head, urged the city council to pass an ordinance to curb Sunday baseball and blue laws. He declares Sunday closing illegal yet proposes restrictions that would force Sunday labor on proprietors while allowing shops to stay open until 9. The clause targets clerks and employee agents, with amusement venues and transit among exceptions.
East Sedalia Baptist Church voted last evening to call Rev. T L Powell of Odessa Missouri as its new pastor. Powell currently serves at the William Jewell Church in Kansas City.
The forecast warns of likely thunder storms this afternoon or tonight. Friday looks partly cloudy with a chance of showers especially in the northeast.
Burglars stole eighteen cans of sardines and other items from Solomon Rosenthal’s grocery at Pettis and Lamine. an attempted burglary targeted Dan Tish’s north side store. Mrs. J. Waldmann and brother Harry Yanow traveled to Kansas City to join their sister-in-law Emma Yanow in Omaha as she battles consumption. Knights and Ladies of Security social drew over 300 guests with Theo Creutzel speaking. Bowling, weddings, lodge news, and a Woodmen of the World monument unveiling were reported along with a fishing accident injuring a boy’s eye and a wax fire at Bard’s drug store causing about 300 damage.
Bargain sale listing offers one lot 45 by 120 feet at Twelfth and Stewart plus a Surrey a new Phaeton a new harness saddle and bridle. Inquiries directed to 1105 South Ohio.
For Rent notice seeks a tenant for an 8-room house with cellar kitchen and laundry, plus stable and buggy shed. Fine shade on the best paved street, water in house and yard, first class condition. Location in good neighborhood. Apply to G. E. Dugan 116 East Fifth.
Agents can sell these gaslight burners to families and businesses with no chimney or wick to trim. They fit coal oil lamps, require no trouble, and promise high profits. Sample free from Enterprise Manufacturing Co., Box 483, Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Nebraska Colorado Express departs Kansas City at 9 35 P M and reaches Denver at 3 15 P M next day saving three hours. Afternoon arrivals allow several hours in Denver for business or visiting before continuing west aboard chair cars sleepers and dining cars. The morning Denver Express departs 10 40 A M with through California tours from Kansas City each Wednesday and Thursday via Scenic Colorado.
An old railroad advertisement invites readers to propose trips to the Northwest with promises of free printed matter and low quotes. It lists R. H. Crozier as T P A in Kansas City and officials L. W. Wakely Howard Elliott in St. Louis as contact agents.
WANTED men and women to call and see 5 and 10 cent bargains in west window at Big Saw 118 West Main street. Remember the step ladder and chair to be given away. 4-26-6te. WANTED a solicitor for the city trade. Apply at once Sedalia Awning.
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