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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
5
A worker for the Phoenix Bridge Company died in Clarksburg when an iron rail fell on his head. The victim's name could not be learned.
Heynens on North Ohio Street advertises a big monument sale for Decoration Day with display offerings and prices promoted to local customers.
Homeseekers tickets available first and third Tuesdays monthly. One fare plus $2.00 round trip to Kansas Indian Territory Oklahoma and Texas points. Specific routes include Dallas round trip $16.75 May 4 5 Ashville N C $25 May 5 6 7 Springfield Mo $4.95 May 13 14 St Paul Minneapolis $17.40 May 18 19 20 San Francisco $46.85 May 27 June 8. Excursion Sundays Boonville Sedalia Seda lia Clinton.
Kansas City hosts a Great Musical Festival with tickets selling May 6, 7 and 8. Return option valid through May 9.
Charles B. Van Deman aged 49 died of paralysis at his brother’s home in Kansas City Missouri. He was a former resident and long time repairman with four surviving children all living in Kansas City. The body rests with his son William Van Deman and funeral is expected around 10 a.m. tomorrow.
Charles Blandin a traveling salesman for the P. C. Murphy trunk company of St. Louis was in the city Wednesday and departed Thursday for Marshall.
The column lists Fred Buskey resting for health in Hot Springs Arkansas. Mrs W M Canning of Eureka Kansas visits her daughter Mrs Claude Wilcox. E G Irvin leaves for Summerset Kentucky after his mother’s death. Albert Carter John Amos and Clarence Alcorn return from Haw Creek fishing. N J Coleman from St Louis A Maitland from Richmond J A Potts from Mexico and N H Gentry depart for home. Theodore Creutzel family moving to 105 East Sixth Street. John Routon called to Holden by brother William’s death. C C Kelly to accompany George to New Mexico. Capt M A Ayres rejoins after Dallas reunion. Dr M D Fansler new physician filed certificate with County Clerk Gray.
Mrs Francis Poogue sustained a fracture of two bones in her foot in a fall from her porch Wednesday night. Revs Cook and Fannon plan a series of meetings at East Broadway Christian church starting Monday evening with a choir for the occasion.
William Hailler plans to build a residence beside his saloon on East Third street. High school cadets take exams to form an eligible list for officer selection next year. William Day posts 5 cent neck shaving and hot towel surcharge. he says his trade would not bear it. Union response pending.
A vintage ad claims a fair one year food ration and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a tissue builder for those with poor digestion. It offers a free trial from Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street New York.
A letter and telegram report J M Cannon will be home from El Paso Monday night and state he has secured a location there, planning to establish residence in the near future.
Insurance solicitor H J Chatterton and his wife were thrown from a buggy at Eighth and Santa Fe streets after their horse bolted near an elevated car. The buggy overturned as he steered to dodge a train. Mrs Chatterton suffered only minor injuries, while Chatterton had facial, hand, and knee scrapes. The horse was badly injured and both were attended by Assistant Police Surgeon Snider and returned home.
Twenty four charter members to form a new lodge at Calhoun next month. Pettis circuit court May term begins Monday. Miss Bessie Cully’s class visits the park this afternoon. McAllister Springs hotel to open May 10. Store and pavilion opening tomorrow. P Brandt building adds fire escape and stairway at Fifth and Ohio. Missouri Pacific shops install a turret lathe. Mr. Scott to operate, now in St Louis for instruction. Paul Tredway accompanies him.
The rumored resignation of J. O. Pattee, superintendent of the Locomotive and car department, is confirmed. Pattee’s successor has been named but the new leader’s identity has not yet been learned here.
Ex Governor Norman J. Coleman of St. Louis told the Sentinel at the Hotel Huckins that there is no news more important than crop conditions. He reported an exceptionally fine outlook for corn wheat and oats in Missouri and predicted a banner crop if conditions hold into fall.
The popular Western district Democratic judge candidate W L Cress wed Thursday to Carrie Newland of Dresden. Other items note Mrs Louis Younker injured in a buggy accident at Broadway and Ohio, and Lt Rufus Longan promoted to captain serving in Manila.
Mr J W Watson returns to Parsons Thursday after attending the funeral of his sister Miss Anna Patrick.
Judge H. K. Bente undertook a professional trip to Clinton on Thursday. The visit appeared to be work related and involved official duties or meetings.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary public Ron A Gleason dated December 6 1886. Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as systemic and testimonials sent for free. Sold by druggists 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills recommended.
Baron Gregory took delivery today of three blooded fox terriers from J. B. Able Kennels of St Louis. The dogs arrived in good condition and are expected to join the household’s breeding and show program.
New York May 2 Rev Dr J Ross Stevenson formerly of Sedalia was installed as pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church. Dr Wilton Merie Smith moderator of the Presbytery presided. An informal reception followed the service.
Ladies and gentlemen's restaurant offers unsurpassed service and high quality goods. Sedalia boasts a first class resort with 25 cent dinners, varied bill of fare, and extended hours. Meal tickets available at reduced rates. Peter Perl proprietor invites all good trade to dine.
Junk dealer advertises taking rags bones stoves rubbers bottles zinc iron and more. Wagons collect all kinds of junk from Main and Vermont with telephone numbers 1000 and 263 for pickups.
The case of George E. Dugan against H. W. Wood on a mechanics lien is on trial before Referee B. G. Wilkerson.
H. A. Stead returns from Windsor where he organized a new lodge of the Select Knights and La. The event marks the expansion of the fraternal order with plans for future chapters and community work.
The notice lists headline categories for classifieds Help Wanted Situations Wanted For Rent For Sale Lost and Found with pricing 25 cents for 30 words or less three times. Funeral notices cards of thanks lodge and society notices limited to ten lines charged 50 cents. obituary articles and resolutions up to 30 lines charged ten at $1. Additional space priced at 5 cents per line and must be enclosed in an envelope with proper addressing.
Instructions require cash delivery to the office or drops at Otis W. Smith Fifth and En gineer streets Arlington Pharmacy 108 Ohio Dow Drug Co 200 Ohio street with locations named for payment of a pending matter.
Classified notice seeking a tenant for an eight room house with cellar, kitchen, laundry, stable and buggy shed. Describes fine shade and best paved street in city with water in house and yard. Location in good neighborhood at 720 West Fourth Street. Apply to G. E. Dugan, 116 East Fifth.
Advertisement offering $10 daily for agents to sell smoke free gaslight burners for coal oil lamps. Promises high profits, no smoke or dirt, and easy installation. Sample offered free. Enterprise Manufacturing Co., Box 483, Cincinnati, O.
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