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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1899
Page
4
Excitement rises as a mad dog attacks near Stokely. J P Diicids seeks rabies treatment after a bite on the forearm from the aggressive animal. William Lender, at a relative’s home, witnesses Shields contend with the dog and suffer pain and fear.
The Christian church district convention will convene in Lamonte on May 22 and remain in session for three days. Rev. W. T. Scott leads meetings this week at Epworth M E church with assist from Rev. Butler. Sacred Heart church held high mass and first communicants were enrolled in Mount Carmel with benediction.
A list of railroad workers from various locations including Lime Stone Gap Caddo IT Greenville and Ft Scott shows multiple injuries and illnesses among crew. Names include Will Smith Anderson Fost AJ Weems Wash Tobis John Jackson Rainey Henderson and Henry Williams with conditions such as wrenched backs mashed finger amputation fever dysentery measles rheumatism and acute indigestion.
Missouri Pacific runs a daily strawberry train from Van Buren to Kansas City until harvest ends. The service aims to move the crop quickly and has helped reduce strawberry prices locally.
The Montrose Democrat notes Joe P. Herrington a longtime M K T conductor plans to seek the Democratic nomination for railroad commissioner. His strong showing at the last convention encouraged supporters to push him into the race, citing his experience as one of the state's oldest railroad men and his competence for the job.
Missouri Pacific and Katy lines report delays high water and washouts in Missouri Oklahoma and Texas. Officials and workers shift roles as rail traffic slows while earnings in April rise for many roads and new public official corruption laws pass in Wisconsin.
A crowded police court docket shows numerous drunkenness cases. John Henry Summers faced Judge Burress with a ten day sentence after a prior warning. Ed Santa and P Marsh fined ten dollars each for drunkenness at Katy depot. John Fitzgerald and John Kenney also fined ten dollars. Others received continuances or minor penalties. The Rev. Patterson’s farewell sermon at Calvary Church concluded with a forthcoming move. The Rev. Frank Meier’s revival at Marshall’s MKE Church reported 50 conversions.
Round trip fares from points east of the Missouri River to Denver are 19 dollars with return valid to June 15. The fast Colorado Express leaves Kansas City at 10 56 am and the Colorado Flyer at 6 30 pm arriving Denver 11 00 am and Colorado Springs 10 45 am next day. Inquiries directed to A H and G S W P A Kansas City U S Hough.
The notice outlines that Wanted For Sale For Rent Lost and Found ads under headings may be placed up to twenty words each, three times per issue, at a cost of twenty five cents. It specifies formatting and rate details for these small classified entries.
Room and board offered at 421 East Sixth Street with or without rooms. Found money reward offered to the finder who calls, describes the item, and pays for this ad. Apply to Will Rector at the courthouse.
Help wanted for a skilled seamstress position advertised by Mrs. Mary Anderson at the corner of Seventh Street and Ohio Street. Applicants should have prior tailoring experience and bring standard sewing tools to work.
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