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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1905
Page
8
A compact column of wry maxims and witticisms on manners, politeness, and human foibles. It ponders virtue versus vice, social rituals like church weddings, dogs versus humans, and a playful jab at perceptions of reformers and romance. It ends with an ad note about EARLY RISER pills from W. E. Bard Drug Co.
Washington May 1 reports an unusually large number of applicants for Panama Canal workmen positions. The exams include a superintendent of the transportation department at 250 dollars monthly and a supervisor of the dumps department at 175 dollars, with other tests for all grades from trainmaster at 200 dollars to locomotive fireman at 75 dollars.
Leslie and Wilson promote Vigoral and Big S flour brands as premier choices for baking needs. The advertisement highlights quality and reliability, aiming to attract household buyers and local bakers.
M B Coleman grocer arrested Saturday for driving faster than the six mile per hour city limit under a new ordinance. He pleaded not guilty, faced seven witnesses, and was fined one dollar plus costs after trial before Magistrate Truxel. The case was appealed to the circuit court. During testimony he exchanged sharp words with Alderman Letts.
A traditional remedy claims to cure coughs croup and whooping cough with long standing use. Marketed as a proven safe aid by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
Gentry Walburn solicitor for the Sentinel will travel tonight to St Louis to confer with G G Dawe circulation manager for Butterick publishers of the Delineator. Delegates from Missouri and Illinois will be hosted at the Southern hotel with expenses paid by Mr Dawes. The two day meeting will proceed as planned.
Fragmented ad notes Kroencke and Cordes for flour sales bearing a brand label the Kind You Have ez. Includes garbled product line references and pricing hints from a historical newspaper page.
Merchants offered rewards for the three men delivering the largest wagon loads of women to Smithville. Albert Reed won first with 133 women, Floyd Rule took second with 130, and William Seed placed third with 92. Mrs. Mary Lane sues Mrs. Washburn for slander over a $10,000 humiliation claim. Col Ed Butler declares himself out of politics to focus on theatre interests.
Hospital arrivals list workers from Parsons and nearby on rail facilities. Albert Kendrick, Henry Esch, B J Henderson, A T Smith, O Luther, W T Findley, A H Montgomery, Steve Thurston, Milton Roe among those noted. Locations include Parsons Denison Wirth and Dallas with roles ranging from machinist to express messenger and fireman.
In Oklahoma City a feud over a half pint of whisky ends with Frank Allen killed by Frank Starr. Starr fled but is wounded. jurisdiction is uncertain as the shooting occurred with Allen in Indian Territory. Sheriff guards the area amid broader implications and possible further trouble.
Miss Clara Child of Barnet near London pursued Leonard Horne a brewer's manager with persistent affectionate entreaties in public declared love and repeated requests for marriage. She followed him in streets and shops and addressed him as dear Len till police protection was sought and she was bound over by the bench. Separately in Lincoln Nebraska on May 1 W. J. Bryan cancelled lectures to return home for the illness of John Baird Mrs Bryan's father.
The Katy hospital is being repainted inside. G S Hayden a Missouri Pacific conductor has been transferred from Jefferson City to Sedalia and will work on the Lex intom ranch local with his family moving back to Sedalia to occupy 513 Engiee street. John Knoppie a machinist at the Missouri Pacific shops left for Mineral Springs Texas due to his brother Joe Knoppie’s death. Missouri Pacific engine No 1218 ran light and derailed near Brush creek two miles west of the city delaying westbound trains before being repositioned and returned to service.
New York began a two month enumeration of state inhabitants with five thousand Republicans directing the count led by Secretary of State O'Brien. The effort aims to determine state and New York City representation for the next decade and preserve party control by redistricting while noting population growth since 1892 and estimates for 1905.
Milwaukee Wisconsin May 1 The directory of the First National Bank offered a 1000 dollar reward for the arrest of Henry Goll the missing assistant cashier.
Chicago on May 1 John Drumm aged 55 an accountant unable to find work due to age died by his own hand today the death is reported as self inflicted gunshot.
Robert McCormick assumed control of the American embassy in Paris today succeeding Horace Porter. The transfer marks McCormick's formal appointment as the new U.S. representative in France.
John Brogen the carpenter who was assaulted and robbed near the ice plant Friday night has recovered from a concussion and is out of danger. He expects to be discharged in a few days.
The Sedalia Court Tribe of Ben Hur No. 39 will meet Monday night May 1 at 8 o'clock at K of P hall No. 25. A full attendance is requested.
One Minute Cough Cure advertised as harmless and pleasant children’s cough syrup. Promoted as treatment for coughs croup and whooping cough. Sold by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
Charles Murray appeared before Magistrate Trux el in police court this morning and was fined five dollars on a charge of disturbing the peace.
An advertisement claims Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar differs from other cough syrups by moving the bowels to expel a cold. It relaxes nerves and soothes the throat and lungs, curing the cough. It is opiate free and suitable for all ages, sold by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
Arlington Pharmacy sells Foley's Honey and Tar stating it has no opiates and will not constipate like other cough medicines. Re fuse substitutes not offered.
The Ministers Alliance held a morning meeting and disposed of routine business. Y M C A matters were discussed and Prof. C A Buchanan attended. The alliance considered a forthcoming lecture course and will set dates at next week's gathering.
George C Bonner headed for Salt Lake City for a defined assignment after years of service in his current role. The note highlights his relocation and continuing career in a new post.
The Sedalia Postal Telegraph office manager leaves tonight for Salt Lake City to oversee the local postal office there. His successor is C Ammins of Mount Sterling Illinois, who took charge today in Sedalia. The transfer is a promotion and his friends send best wishes for his future.
The Greenville Daily Advocate recounts the life of Dr Isaac Newton Gard who died at 94 in Greenville Ohio He was a pioneer in the county and a revered physician shaping early local history He supported the Dayton and Union railroad and lived a temperate life with only a pipe as indulgence.
Local applications cannot reach the diseased ear part. Deafness arises from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. when inflamed or closed, hearing fails. Nine of ten deafness cases result from Catarrh, an inflamed mucous surface. Hall's Catarrh Cure offered with a one hundred dollar pledge for any cure not achieved. circulars available.
Interest in the Sentinel automobile contest grows as ballots flood in with subscriptions. No candidates have entered yet, but any reader may compete for the prize, considered the paper's best gift. Ballots must be cast within thirty days from issue, or they will be void.
John Lynch shot and killed his wife and Rafe Bruce on Windsor streets then killed himself. A note found in Lynch's pocket claimed the deed was carefully planned and completed.
The M K and T railway offers round trip tickets to Denver May 9 to 13 at one fare plus 2.00 with sale May 7 8 and 9 and return by May 31. For the National Baptist Anniversary in St Louis May 16 to 24 tickets are one fare plus 50 cents on sale May 1 to 22 valid to May 27. Southern Baptist convention Kansas City May 10 to 17 tickets via Katy to Kansas City and direct routes to St Louis with stopovers available for a small fee. See Katy's agent for details.
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