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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1905
Page
8
Nan Patterson swayed and fainted as jurors said they could not reach a verdict after hours of deliberation. The eight to four poll favored acquittal, and she faced potential bail while awaiting further action.
Several railroad workers are listed with current locations including Denison Franklin Junction Sum it and Sedalia Mo. J F Harrell fireman Denison and J C King Missouri Pacific brake man Sedalia were taken to a company hospital after illness and a Kansas City Journal report notes King’s illness on the trip. E M Alvord general superintendent Katy lines north of Denison traveled in official car No 49 on train No 2 from Parsons to Mokane on company business.
Missouri Pacific No 5 due 7 05 p m was late about six hours last night. It left St Louis on time but hit by heavy rain at Kirkwood. A rock rolled onto the track near the tunnel mouth forcing the crew to back to St Louis and divert to Valley Park before repair crews removed the obstruction.
A local store promotes a Queensware Department with a weeklong offer on a 100 piece semi porcelain decorated dinner set usually $15 now $8.98. The ad claims the widest stock of queensware glassware and china in the city and guarantees savings on purchases. Come to the store for deals.
The McGuire family from Cedar county arrives in Jefferson City seeking Governor Folk’s intervention to release James E. McGuire, 18, jailed for horse stealing. His wife and mother, who walked 159 miles, appeal for clemency, while his father serves a penitentiary term.
Public health note warns piles worsen in heat due to bad water and hot weather. Advertises DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the cure, claiming pain relief and drawing out soreness. Endorses genuine product from E. C. DeWitt & Co. Sold by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
Frank Killion left Wednesday for Jefferson City to resume his river division run. Warren B. Galbreath Katy livestock agent based in Fort Worth Texas, has been visiting here and departed last evening for St Louis. F W Bailey Katy resident engineer who recently earned a promotion moves this week from West Third Street to Parsons with his family. Katy Conductor W S Stone takes an enforced vacation because of tonsillitis. A Snow Storm Delays President's Campout. no courier arrived from the hunting camp in Glenwood Springs Colorado.
Carlisle Ky May 5 The grand jury returned 111 indictments against the Standard Oil company for peddling from a wagon without a license. The report blends a satirical aside about Bilious Bill and a patent tonic remedy as a humorous interlude.
Dr. Price warns that many imitation baking powders sold for five to twenty five cents per pound are made from alum and are unhealthful and should be carefully avoided.
Prices for cereals and breadstuffs list per ton or per bushel with several grain and flour types. An ad from The Thiebes-Steilin Music Company promotes Chickering & Sons pianos at 404 Ohio Street, while local drug ads tout Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Vigoral flour.
A note reports Mrs. Richard Waddell entertaining the Sans Gene club this afternoon. A Batesville Ind man writes of a three month severe cold and claims Foley's Honey and Tar cured him after other remedies failed. Refuse substitutes. Sold by Arlington Pharmacy.
A colored girl named Flynn was attacked and bitten by a vicious dog in North Sedalia last evening. The wound was painful and was cauterized by Dr. J M. Harris.
Royal branding line appears to market Castorita with a familiar descriptor The signature phrase emphasizes trust and consistent quality The ad copy mirrors vintage beverage branding aimed at reinforcing reliability and recall for a household product.
Hogs prices and futures shown for May July with mixed percentages and cash figures. Chicago and other cities report hog runs around 5¢ lower to 5¢ higher, with cattle steady at about 2,000 head in Chicago, Omaha, and East St. Louis markets.
The Sedalia Rifles entertained G. A. R. members and the W. R. C. along with a large crowd at Liberty Park Hall. About three hundred attended as Arthur Payne and Earl Castle sounded army calls under Capt. Sam W. James. Sergeant H. O. Berry won the bankers gold medal in the sectional drill. The Ladies of the W R C performed The Sniggles Family and the Sedalia Military Band closed with a concert and dance after refreshments of ice cream and cake.
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