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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1901
Page
4
The Jefferson City council accepted the resignations of all veteran firemen after mayor backed the new fire chief. The outgoing chief will resign, citing unsafe department conditions, while the new chief, formerly of Kansas City, is expected to organize a working force promptly.
A brief tribute to Conductor Hall aboard the Katy line, noted for his courteous conduct and professional demeanor during service. The remark underscores his reputation among passengers and colleagues.
A Celebrate committee has been appointed to prepare a program for the upcoming city event. The Sentinel Hustlers email a call to readers to share gossip and details for the section intended for the army of city readers.
The forecast suggests a warmer day ahead with elevated temperatures expected across regions. Residents should plan for milder conditions and lighter clothing as highs rise compared to today.
A brief local notice reports an individual becoming ill at his residence in Boonville. The item appears in the Hannibal Courier Post context. No further details are provided.
E. E. Clark, grand chief of the Order of Railroad Conductors, spoke to Sedalia business leaders about railway relations and cooperation. Proposals moved to form incorporation, create a $500,000 reserve in the insurance department, and appoint a five member Fourth of July program committee. Mrs. J. E. Clark of Tipton joined. they plan to make Sedalia their home at 610 South Kentucky Avenue. Doc Magee of Warrensburg was found drunk in Sedalia and robbed belongings at the union depot.
A youth with a loud necktie and vest bought a ticket from Dick Johnson at the Katy depot and tried to short change him. Johnson took the bills, gave correct change, warned the man to stay away, and Officer Evans searched for the offender but could not locate him.
Prof J D Wilson returned from Neosho Missouri where he delivered an address at the commencement exercises of the high school. Miss Minnie Hulick visiting her uncle Dr S K Crawford for six months left today for Milwaukee. James Connor of Stevens livery stable is very ill with pneumonia threat. A handsome new front with corner entrance is to be put in Fell Harrig saloon. Mrs A L Jones Green Ridge was here today on a shopping tour. Dr H Clay Mitchell Hughesville was in the city today on business. Ben Gallaher and wife today for an extended visit at New Orleans. Riley Landes Lamonte transacting business here today. Harry Sicher will take employment with the Huckins June 6.
John Evans former local police member is appointed to succeed John Jackson as the M K T secret service man. Evans has represented Katy at Franklin Junction and earned promotion. Jackson resigned when the department came under Mr Sweeny and expects to engage elsewhere soon.
A Katy train from Denison bearing a delegation of New York merchants visiting Texas chief cities is due in St. Louis at 6 pm. The visitors will then travel to New York via the Vandalia Pennsylvania line.
At a Nautilus club meeting today an intriguing program was presented featuring oral sketches on Greek Fire and the Macedonian Dynasty. Participants included Mrs. J. W. McClain, Mrs. B. F. Hughes, Miss Lillie Connor, and Mrs. J. M. Of.
O Miles boiler washer of Smithville, R J Pruitt coal heaver of Hillsboro, and Sid Allen section laborer of Durant are identified in a workers roster.
Katy railway announces lay offs for conductors De Haven and Garvin and confirms T. E. Russell also on lay off. Missouri Pacific brakeman James Richards reports birth of a 16 pound boy to his wife on Tuesday at 318 Hancock, with pride and happiness.
Botton reports a broad selloff on the New York Exchange with rail stocks down 5 to 15 points and industrials easing 2 to 3 points. Missouri Pacific falls from 113% to 106, M K and T from 63% to 60, and Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul from 181% to 162. A 20 cent margin was placed to check the panic this afternoon as Chicago markets stay firm and corn holds steady.
A paper titled The Hellenic Reform of the Eighth Century by Miss Sue Kernodle sparked discussion led by Miss Lillie Connor. The session explored the finite lasting results in social progress from the iconoclastic storm of the period.
Special to The Sentinel Dr E L Priest a leading Nevada physician and author of the medical bill passed by the last Missouri legislature died at noon today He was a brother of B E Priest of Longwood and of Mrs Ayres mother of Captain M A Ayres Pettis county assessor
The county court fixed the 1901 levy with state taxes at 25 cents county revenue 50 cents interest and sinking fund 10 cents road and bridge taxes 15 cents totaling 1.00 per 100 dollars. This raises the road and bridge fund by 5 cents to fund road districts.
Prof and Mrs G V Buchanan entertained about fifty guests at 616 West Seventh Street last evening in honor of Miss Stevens from Portland Maine. Teachers joined the event and a silhouette guessing contest awarded a prize of roses to Misses McGowan and Cousley. Refreshments followed.
The Ladies Musical club held its regular meeting this morning with members discussing upcoming concerts and club activities.
The chorus practiced its choruses for the coming concert to be given May 17. An additional meeting will be held Friday morning with a firm request for every member to attend.
The last issue of the Political Review in St. Louis presents a splendid likeness and sketch of Hon. Charles C. Bell of Boonville, praised for his horticultural work. Governor Dockery appointed him a commissioner to the Pan-American and South Carolina expositions.
Gallatin committees promoting the Gallatin street fair met to arrange a continuation of the event. They set the week of September 3 for the fair and Judge Alexander agreed to postpone circuit court in Daviess county to that week, with the regular September term rescheduled accordingly.
Fine thoroughbred Jersey red Duroc boars and sows offered for sale by N. C. Mc Farland of Beaman Missouri.
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