06 May 1902
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1902
Page
1
J M Cannon announces move from Sedalia to El Paso to head a capitalized dry goods company that will operate wholesale and retail outlets. A three story dedicated building with basement and elevators is planned. The move depends on securing a site and will involve partners from Sedalia and prominent El Paso figures.
Webb City may host the Annual Encampment of the Second Regiment if the city raises 1500 dollars to cover expenses. Col. Mitchell is consulting state officials and will visit once clarified. A sham battle site could raise 400 to 500 dollars, reducing Webb City’s bonus. Guenther’s dry goods store to be rebuilt after March 7 fire with minimal business disruption.
The W. E. Bard Drug Co. promotes the celebrated Hudnut line of perfumes as the finest quality offered in Sedalia, emphasizing its premium status and local availability.
The Nevada Mail notes Sun day's game against the Kansas City Athletics. China, the North Missouri wonder, hurled six powerful innings striking out ten of twelve batters. Chinn has Dummy Curtis beat a block and is expected to be league's top pitcher by season end.
Veolay violet scented perfume is introduced by Dow Drug Co as a new fragrance. The ad highlights its fresh floral notes and affordable price appeal to shoppers seeking a spring scent.
Mrs E Nasse hosted the Jolly Eight club Monday afternoon at 228 South Quincy Street. Mrs F Moerschel won the first prize at cards.
The report notes two contributions by Mrs. Charles Yost and Mrs. Joseph Steelin. Refreshments were served to attendees following the event.
Walter Williams writing from Jerusalem notes the city of over seventy thousand has no newspapers or newsstands and no secular commerce. He observes every outlet is religiously tinged and contrasts it with other cities that have factories parks and varied interests.
An advertiser at 310 Ohio Street promotes top bargains and the claim of the most satisfactory service with a money back guarantee. Carl A. Guenther signs the notice.
Secretary of State Sam B. Cook chartered the United States and Mexican Trust Company of Kansas City Missouri with 100000 paid up capital. Incorporators include Arthur Stillwell Edward E Holmes WM A Rule William W Sylvester and James J Sylvester. It is expected to raise capital to 2000000 soon.
A new stock of guaranteed toothbrushes is offered by Dow Drug at half price through the importer for sale. Limited quantity available.
President E. T. Behrens of the State Federation of Labor received an invitation to address the Western Cooperative Association in Kansas City on May 13 and 14 but must decline due to another engagement. He will speak to the Industrial council in Kansas City on May 23. Clear white clothes signal Red Cross Ball Blue in a large 2 oz package for 5 cents.
A concise mention highlights Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry as a premier local business in Sedalia. The notice emphasizes quality service and longstanding community presence.
The Sentinel reports San Francisco will host the national biennial Knights of Pythias gathering August 10 to 20. The event aims to showcase California’s scenery and industry with parades, free fruit distribution, and lavish displays from Santa Clara Marin and Sonoma gardens.
James Pierpont Morgan and Charles M. Schwab toured the Morgan estate kennels to view prize hunting dogs before Morgan's voyage to Europe. Schwab favored a pointer named Russell Sage, and Morgan explained the name, noting the dog never loses a scent. The piece ends with a plug for Guenther's values and goodwill.
J Frost Waddell, secretary of the Sedalia Business Men's Club, mails cards urging members and inviting non-members to an 8 o'clock meeting at the city council chamber. The note emphasizes the meeting's importance for Sedalia's business and city improvement.
The notice highlights Colgate & Co. celebrated toilet soaps as a fine line presented or used by Dow Drug Co. in its advertising or product showcase.
The Sentinel earlier reported that Harry Weiman, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Weiman, had died in Kansas City. A new message says the report arose from a serious illness but the boy is alive.
W. E. Bard Drug Co. advertises paints of every description at prices that reflect the highest quality and reasonable value for customers seeking superior coatings.
In Topeka Kansas Monsignor Beno a fakir was buried alive after volunteers sealed a coffin with an old rag soaked in iodoform. The odor and exposure caused severe discomfort forcing Beno to be dug up within hours for air and safety.
Women recommend our services to their neighbors and friends at Longan's Laundry and note the business contact phone as 154.
Piano tuner Clinkscales of Kansas City will stay another week. For fine and artistic tuning, leave orders at John N. Taylor's or A. W. Perry & Sons.
Chicago reports that Joe Leiter, a bold investor, is said to have earned a million in International Power stock after a series of ventures. He reportedly exited the market at a peak before losses appeared.
Russell Camp No 2065 Modern Woodmen of America organized a drill team at their meeting last night to compete for honors at the annual log rolling events in Jefferson City and Springfield.
A batch of divorce actions and other suits were heard in the circuit court. Cases include Gallie Gowdy and others, Strickland, Grubbs Withers, Howser, Wilson, and more with judgments, defaults, and alimony awards. Debtor notes and replevin actions also appear with specified amounts and terms.
Frank Wilson filed suit by J H Bowron today demanding a divorce from Mildred Wilson. They were married in Johnson county August 15 1898. Wilson alleges that his wife left him March 18 1901.
A fishing party departed Monday for Haw creek mouth to spend a week. The group includes W. N. Kerr W. D. McClure Wm. Douglass Dr. H. B. Cole and E. W. Kelvey with wives. W. J. Letts and wife and W. H. Holcroft and wife plan to join today.
Luther S. Hickman State Supervisor of Building and Loans traveled from Langon Mo to the State capital after a weeklong fishing trip with Sam B. Cook Ollie Gentry and others. The St. Joe Gazette claims the party has broken the meat trust by flooding the market with fish.
Luther Williams aged 12 Black boy was found asleep in a box car by Officers Wood and Card. To prevent injury officers lodged him in jail. It marks the thirty first time in two months he has been jailed. He will be sent home to Kansas City while Marshal Love holds him in jail.
A young man who sent in a fire alarm from West Fourth Street on Saturday evening apologizes and is released with advice. He triggered the alarm to watch the Fire Department pass by at full speed, and the firefighters receive a box of cigars as a peace offering.
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