Weather: Generally fair tonight and Saturday
Generally fair weather description notes possible showers and cooler tonight. Official signed by E. E. Codding and W. M. F. A. Sampson, Secretaries.
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1901
Page
7
Generally fair weather description notes possible showers and cooler tonight. Official signed by E. E. Codding and W. M. F. A. Sampson, Secretaries.
Rain is needed and corn is mostly planted in Maplewood. Alfred Lamm will teach Lone Star school next winter while working in Sedalia. Miss Jennie Norton’s school closes Friday with exercises. Fred Norton returns from St. Louis after a month. J. J. Lamm came back from Kansas City with a packet.
A sales pitch claims that Aver's Hair Vigor can eliminate gray hair in under a month. It asserts the product keeps the scalp free of dandruff prevents hair loss and promotes thicker longer hair. One dollar per bottle.
Luther Landis led a spelling school at Salem school on Wednesday evening. The article notes the purchase of new library books including Reign of Law, Tales and Takings, Captains Courageous, Richard Carvel, Master Christian, and others. Also mentioned are young Poll-Angus cattle costing $400.
Judge H K Bente asserts he held ticket No 92 that won first prize at Elite bowling parlors though the ticket is lost. He offers to file an affidavit and relinquish claims if a bona fide holder presents the ticket. The prize is a regulation bowling ball and bag. Second prize went to Joe Roe for shoes and Mrs J H Mara received flowers.
E. N. Harrison of 311 West Main Street offers moving services for iron safes, household goods, and pianos. He provides carriage to and from all trains and lists telephone contact 213.
Advertisement lists Loomis' Kandy Kitchen at 307 Ohio Street seeking an apprentice. Also notes dressmaker Mrs N Van Zandt at 212 West Fourth.
The forecast warns of storms and heavy rains this month with violent temperature changes. Flood risk across the Mississippi and Ohio valleys. A storm forms in Texas early, followed by cold northern and hot southern spells, with follow on storms and floods across multiple regions.
A boy named Johnnie earned $1.25 in half an hour by gathering old iron rags bones rubber metal and bottles. He phoned Cohen's at Main and Vermont and their wagon collected the items. Both phones listed as 263.
Morgan Bros acquired 100 head of cattle from James Grissan last Friday. They drove them to Williams township to feed, after previously feeding 100 head near Warsaw and selling them to a Houstonia stockman at 4.75 dollars per 100 pounds for delivery May 15, expected to fetch about 60 dollars per head.
The Candy Palace sells a fresh health drink described as natural and refreshing. Produced in house, the product aims to attract local customers with its claimed wellness benefits.
George Rector, six year veteran of Hinsdale Transfer, starts a new transfer line with headquarters at the Fifth street barn, 109 West Fifth street. He invites patronage from friends and the public and notes orders can be placed via phone numbers 146.
The Warsaw Maccabees recently elected their commander W. W. De Jarnett as delegate and R. B. Petts as alternate to the state Maccabees gathering to be held in St. Joseph on May 15.
In Astoria a marriage on May 1 joined Mr Bennett of Green Ridge and Miss Yeager of Warsaw. The couple met on a fishing trip on the Osage. Windsor fishermen are urged to investigate the bait used by Mr Bennett.
George Humphrey notified Sunday night that his father Edwin Humphrey of Sedalia was in critical condition from cancer. He and his wife traveled to Sedalia that night and returned Tuesday. Edwin Humphrey is only marginally improving. Warsaw.
A Kansas City paper notes Missouri dealers profit from shipping a carload of chickens to California. The 3000 hens lay eggs during an eight day transit, filling about 100 cases by trip end. At 15 cents a dozen in California, $450 will cover freight and charges.
Morris Bros offers money to loan on personal property or real estate in any amount at 217 Ohio Street. Also advertise Sweets for sweethearts at Boston Cafe.
A sale this week offers beds and bedroom suites dining room chairs and cook stoves. Located at 118 West Main Street.
W. L. Jones announces general transfer services including freight, coal and wood hauling, gauge hauling, and moving of all kinds. Orders may be left by calling telephone number 369.
The Windsor Review notes a globe trotting pianist visiting Warrensburg and giving a concert to the Quarry City elite. He claimed to tour the world on foot and earned enough to ride several days, replenishing Sedalia's convention hall fund by about 50 cents.
Whipple's coal says it burns longest and hottest with guaranteed prompt delivery and correct prices. Down town office at 219 Ohio street serves customers.
E N Harrison has purchased the transfer business of Ira Hillsdale and will continue operations at 311 West Maine street. Telephone 2138.
Local notice warns against peddlers selling plants claiming quality. Authorities say only genuine stock is at the New Green Houses located at Fourth Street and Park Avenue.
Conductor W. E. Miller of the Missouri Pacific is taking a few runs off his usual schedule. The pause appears to be temporary as he restores stamina and handles routine duties on assigned routes.
Ladies' vests taped 5c to 25c Ladies' vests short sleeves 10 to 204 Men's undershirts 15c to 50c Children's vests 4c to 25c The Boston 214 Ohio St.
See Funk's new quarters second store east of post office offering a full line of agricultural implements for farmers and neighbors seeking farming tools and equipment.
Mrs Van Zandt restarts her dress making business at her home 212 West Fourth Street. She specializes in tailoring skirts in the latest styles and fashions for local clients.
On time order request for a monument or grave tablet announced by C. H. Heynen located on North Ohio Street.
M B Coleman at 617 Ohio Street advertises low prices on groceries. Fancy hams 13 cents a pound, Breakfast Bacon 14 cents, peach cans 15 cents, country honey 20 cents a pound, California peaches 3 for 25 cents, California prunes 6 pounds for 25 cents, Boston Baked Beans one pound can 10 cents, Hig Pat Flour 1.90 per 100 pounds, soap 11 bars for 25 cents, onion sets 5 cents a quart. Call to compare prices.
Milking cow offered for sale at the corner of Twentieth Street and Vermont Avenue. Prospective buyers advised to inquire locally for details and price.
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