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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1904
Page
4
D P Evans of Bowling Green Ohio began a cross country trip from Cleveland City Hall pushing a wheelbarrow to pay an election bet. He wagered that Mayor Johnson would be elected governor of Ohio last fall, the loser to push a wheelbarrow.
Across the continent from Cleveland to San Francisco and return Evans plans the journey with no money. He expects to earn enough along the route to cover his expenses and continue to the west.
A revival closes with the proclamation The revival has come as Rev Doctor Northrop delivers a heart searching sermon from If thy heart is right give me thy hand. The service ends with fellowship and a pledge of heart and hand to service led by Mrs S A Northrop. Two prayer requests noted and services continue tonight at 7 45.
George Mitchell and Robert Davis were arraigned in Justice M A Ayres court this morning and were fined one cent and costs each on the charge of peddling without a license.
G F Carter of Atlanta Ga credits a physician for recommending DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. After one box he says he was entirely cured and endorses it for piles. The product is praised for quick relief and healing of eczema, skin diseases, sores, cuts, burns and wounds. Sold by W E Bard Drug Co.
The Taylor Transfer Co. operates a general transfer business with heavy and light hauling, moving household goods and baggage within the city. Services are prompt and reliable, with offices at the northwest corner of Seventh and Ohio streets and both phones 173.
The line extols ironbrew as agreeable to drink and beneficial for the stomach, comparing its effect to a kiss. It emphasizes mild, soothing qualities and overall pleasantness.
Sedalia defeated Fort Scott 9 to 2 as Johnny Bunton and Roy Woodbury pitched well. Bunton limited Fort Scott after the second inning while Sedalia built a big lead with timely hits and solid defense. Stoner caught well and White and McConnell led the baserunning as Sedalia outplayed the Giants under Manager Rohn with strong team play.
Lola Kansas held off Pittsburg Kansas 6 to 2 as both pitchers worked well in a listless game. Richelen earned the win for Lola with 10 hits against Pittsburg, while Goodert and Pinkerton shared duties for Lola and Hall and Steele for Pittsburg.
In Joplin Missouri on May 3, Springfield won 7 to 4 over Joplin after Randolph, the third baseman, committed three errors in the seventh inning. A large crowd attended the game, with batteries Lowell and Vanderhill for Springfield and Horton and Schmidt for Joplin.
Topeka defeated Leavenworth 9 to 1 in a Missouri Valley league game. Swift fielding highlighted Topeka while Leavenworth made no runs despite errorless defense. Batteries were Hite and Orendorff for Leavenworth and Carter and Armstrong for Topeka.
Washburn college crushed Warrensburg 13 to 4 on Washburn field after a long struggle by Topeka at Sedalia. The 400 in attendance watched a comical, ragged game as Warrensburg showed poor form and Washburn delivered a decisive ninth inning surge.
Ernest Simms was arraigned before Justice N H Rogers for disturbing the peace and sentenced to ten days in the county jail. A warrant was issued for Cephas Bim on the same charge.
Minnie Bartel aged 66 died last night at 11 15 at her Florence Missouri home from general debility. The funeral will be held from the residence on Wednesday.
Russell Camp No. 2065 of the Modern Woodmen of America held a meeting last night and initiated Fletcher Bryan. Nine applications for membership were received.
Mrs. G. E. Fenner of Marion Indiana reports a severe cough led to weight loss. After using Four bottles of One Minute Cough Cure her cough ended her lungs strengthened and weight returned to normal. Sold by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
An old advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea cures all stomach troubles and enhances appearance. The tonic is sold for 35 cents by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio claiming catarrh is constitutional, not local. It promises 100 reward for failure and notes internal dosing from 10 drops to a teaspoonful with testimonials and circulars available. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
One seven-room brick dwelling at 1020 East Fifth street is offered for sale as a bargain. Contact R. C. Dolph at 114 West Main for details.
For sale in-town home place of forty acres to be subdivided into five and ten acre lots. Located about one mile south of the new railroad shops and half mile south of East Sixteenth street. Residence may be sold furnished or unfurnished. ten acres suitably planted with fruits. Address Van B. Wisker.
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