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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1901
Page
4
A horse attached to Dr. McFarland collapsed during the event causing a disturbance at the track. No further injuries are reported for the rider. Officials paused the race to clear the animal and ensure safety.
Professor H. C. Rutledge of Robbins Business College held the winning number 92 in the Elite drawing Thursday night. He drew the regulation ball and bag famed for its horse shoe grain. The winner invites claimants for championship games.
Pastor Buchanan of East Sedalia Baptist will preach Sunday at 11 o clock in the old Bethlehem church six miles south of Sedalia. He will also speak at night with the sermon titled Naaman the Syrian.
Dr. Irvin Rosse, a prominent physician and brother of Mrs. Capt. E. W. Stevens and Mrs. Sam Rosse of this city, died in Washington D C today.
The first game of the Royal versus Elite bowling series will be held at Elite alleys next Wednesday evening. It is expected to be a warm contest and highly watchable with free admission.
A prize candlestick went to Miss Mary Temple while Miss Laura Stanley hosts next meeting. Dr W G Cowan presented a strong paper on Sanitation. Dr O P Kernodle of Knob Noster will read a paper next week. Newly elected officers are Professor G V Buchanan president and Miss Beatrice Selah secretary.
The Clio club met Thursday with Mrs. Sallie Potter Sneed named president for life and elected Miss Margaret Johns as vice president Miss Ella Cummings as secretary and Miss Jane Ware as treasurer Committees on reciprocity and membership to be named next meeting The program committee includes the president vice president and secretary Italy will be studied next year.
The only fountain in the city is still operating while others are out of service. Arlington Pharmacy appears to be the sole spot with a functioning fountain.
Jesse Reed, a 73 year old man living about twelve miles south of Sedalia, died in the early morning hours from general debility.
A local notice states Arlington Pharmacy has just received a fine stock of ladies' and gents' purses for sale.
Dr W E Evans of Boonville will relocate to the city on the 10th of this month and occupy rooms 309 and 310 in the Hoffman building to practice his profession.
A large two ounce package is priced at six cents marking Ball Blue as a leading product in its category.
The 11 a.m. sermon at First M. E. Church will be titled World Saved by the Foolishness of Preaching. The evening sermon will be Taking the Risk.
A group of young people from Lamonte spent the day fishing on Muddy Creek enjoying the outdoors and camaraderie.
Society notes report a party of twenty children invited to Forest park this evening by Elizabeth Letts of Fifth and Engineer to celebrate her thirteenth birthday anniversary. Miss Laura Morey hosted the High Five club on South Ohio street with lilac decorations and refreshments. Imogene Fast won a gold locket in the prize.
The Adagio club enjoyed a pleasant Thursday afternoon at Mrs. J. R. Barrett’s West Broadway home. Guest of honor was Miss Stevens from Portland, Me., visiting Mrs. G. V. Buchanan.
Will Ziehr and Arthur Davis were repairing a large ice box in a Brookfield saloon when they were accidentally locked inside. Unable to attract attention they cut off the beer supply and waited for the bartender to open the box. After about twenty minutes they were released.
The ad touts Red Cross Ball Blue as a path to constant happiness by ensuring pure white laundry. It warns against any imitation and urges buyers to insist on genuine product.
The St. Louis World's Fair Exposition company elected its officers with David R. Francis as President Ex Governor. Corwin H. Spencer as First Vice President. Samuel M. Kennard as Second Vice President. Daniel M. Houser as Third Vice President. Cyrus P. Walbridge as Fourth Vice President. Seth W. Cobb as Fifth Vice President. Charles H. Huttig as Sixth Vice President. August Gehner as Seventh Vice President. Pierre Chou Leau as Eighth Vice President. William H. Thompson as Treasurer. Walter B. Stephens as Secretary.
Executor estimates John T. Cheatham estate consisting of 4065 acres across Johnson, Ray, Vernon counties and Texas, with ten business lots two residences and notes totaling about 72 719 dollars. Liquid assets include 58 320 dollars in cash stock and bonds, total estimated value about 350 000 dollars, plus about 1700 dollars in doubtful notes. Cheatham viewed as a careful business man.
Advertisement from Sedalia Missouri offers ladies hat reshaping in latest styles at 50 cents. hair shampooing 25 cents and monthly scalp treatment at reasonable rates. Switches and all kinds of hair work done with facial massage available. Located at 007 East Fifth Street Sedalia MO.
Authorities report Fortuna lead mine in Morgan county has fifty tons of ore ready to ship and dump piles worth thousands. Observers call the mine among the state’s best and owners claim daily lead production of about $200, a figure eye witnesses corroborate.
The Modern Woodmen Society reports one billion two million six thousand three hundred dollars in force. It leads U S fraternal societies in membership and insurance carried and surpasses many large life insurers in policy count, while matching them in total coverage.
Dan Ridenour a well known carpenter and his son report after a visit to Oklahoma that a small greenish fly is ruining wheat and rapidly eating crops in the Territory, with corn also threatened.
Editor McQuitty of the Rocheport Commercial denounces state politics calling for cutting adrift from the capitol scene. He accuses lawmakers of becoming whisky soaked wrecks and liars, harming the party and public life.
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