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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1901
Page
5
The store reports growth in facilities and improved summer merchandise compared with last season. Customers are invited to visit for new goods and a discount on muslin underwear and other odds and ends from spring selling.
Division Superintendent Davis of the M., K. & T. held a short court to determine why a Missouri Pacific box car collided with a passenger train at this location last week. Officials concluded no one is to blame and called it an unaccountable accident.
It is stated that the proposed combination of all U S locomotive manufacturers, except Baldwin locomotive works of Philadelphia, has been consummated. The merged plant would produce 1400 locomotives annually, while Baldwin’s output is 1200 locomotives per year.
Wm Griffin a brakeman on the Missouri Pacific has resigned from his position. The notice notes his departure from duties on the railroad, with no further details provided.
Patrick Brody who killed his wife in a Nevada hotel by cutting her throat is bound for Jefferson City after a twenty five year sentence. He traveled on Katy train No 3 under Sheriff Harkreader and deputy J T Lucas and spoke openly about his fate. He asked for beer though it would be his last for a long while. Brody was arrested February 8, 1901 by constable Lucas. He asked not to be set on fire in print.
Independence voters approved a $30,000 bond issue to build a municipal electric light plant by a narrow margin. The plant burned last winter leaving the city using gas lights until the new facility is completed. The vote was intensely contested and closely watched in Independence, Missouri. Pineapple Ice advertised as a best seller at the Boston Cafe.
W T Tewmey formerly of Grand Central and Bry ant Tewmey Dry Goods will join J D Hail Dry Goods on and after Saturday Sedalia retailers note he is a popular experienced dry goodsman and will enhance the Hail firm with C F Kibbey and an established staff Ice Cream wholesale and retail.
A large company of friends gathered Wednesday evening for Ida Jacobsen of East Second street. Games music and refreshments were served by Minnie Pfeiffer and Sophia Ibig. Jacobsen plans to move to St Louis Saturday. The guest list included Marie Bauer Bertha Bauer Clara Callies Tillie Goetz Emma Simon Tillie Loewer Flora Fisher Minnie Pfeiffer Elsie Amborn Marie Mer Emma Ibig Emma Egdorf Sophia Ibig Louise Werner Minnie Callies Lou Goetz Amelia Simon Leah Geyseler Frances Schrankler Gertrude Berlin Bertha Dickman Kate Julius Mattie Meier Anna IThie Rose Fritz.
The text lists numerous individuals including Lena Fritz Emil Lucking Herman Lucking Fred Callies Al Gey seler Charles O'Conner Ed Ruebsam Theofeld Pfeiffer Robert Fritz Leo Bahner Fred Gowing Harry Tedford Walter Staley Francis Blaise Carl Werner Fred Bauer Max Berlin Louie Younker Louie Julius Charles White George Bohl Leo Lowder Charles Rosenmiller Pearl Teufel and couples Harvey L Hale Julius Raiffeisen Louis Bahren burg.
A sharp stock market downturn on Wednesday wiped out vast sums on the New York exchange. The collapse on the Northern Pacific deals produced wide losses as traders, including Keene and John W. Gates, faced large gains or losses in minutes. overall daily stock losses totaled 146 million plus.
The Nautilus club judging committee, chaired by Miss Lillian Connor, announces prizes for school room compositions and drawings. Winners include Broadway room 1 in grades 1 to 4 and Northeast room 6 in grades 5 to 8. Summit room 1 in drawing and Franklin room 6 in drawing. Honorable mentions list five rooms and teachers. Prizes are framed pictures displayed in Charles E West's window. Judges include Miss Connor and others in composition and drawing panels.
The Minnesota board of prison managers on Tuesday unanimously recommended parole for the Youngers. The move goes to the board of pardons with no word on a possible special meeting. The next regular meeting is in July and final action hinges on legal provisions of a new law. Meanwhile the two Youngers await release from prison as they anticipate the outcome.
Fine muslin corset covers with embroidery trim on yoke and pearl buttons, high necks. Regular 25c, cut to 15c. Sizes 6-32 to 10-40, limited stock. Better corset covers with V neck embroidery were 50c, cut to 25c. Limited quantities, must go.
Four Muslin skirts remain at a greatly reduced price. They feature wide flounce, embroidery and insertion trims, valued at $1.69, now offered for $1.00. Sale emphasizes value and limited stock.
A newspaper ad offers six fine muslin skirts with double embroidery trimmed flounce. Skirts measure 18 inches wide with a value of 2.50 dollars, now priced at 1.75 dollars.
After last week's selling many short lengths remain in blacks browns grays and fancy patterns. Some still suit ordinary size skirts while others are ideal waist lengths perfect for children's dresses. A brief delay could push these out of reach.
Three ladies night dresses with lace trimmed yoke and high quality embroidery, originally 2.25, now offered for 1.48. Limited stock in sizes 14 and 15, near 89c former sale price and 19c to 50c clearance per piece.
A short catalog lists red table linens and bleached table linens with varied sizes and prices. Items include red 32c and 40c linens, full bleached linens at 29c 45c and 55c, and two pieces at 75c. A final line shows $1.00.
Nine pairs of muslin drawers offered at a cut price of 50 cents each from an original value of 89 cents. Quick sale promoted to clear stock.
Three remaining items offered at a cut price of 3 38 cents each for twelve inch double flounce fine muslin. Early shoppers urged to come and buy.
Catalog note lists infants white pink and blue stockings from 4144 to 5 percent, misses fine ribbed stockings in new red shades from 5 to 814, all offered at 25 cents.
An item offer notes wide double flounce hemstitching and tucks totaling 18 pieces valued at 75c each. It promises extra value and goods that cannot be offered again.
Yesterday's shipment of shirt waists arrived and is cut in half in quantity. The line stands out with beautiful, distinct options including white, grass linen, solid colors, lace trimmed, and new fancy stripe waists. Prices range from 50e to 4.00.
Advert says skirts of cambric muslin, some with India linen flounces and lace trimming. Priced at 89 cents, cut price 65 cents.
Mara entertained many friends at Elite bowling parlors with ice refreshments after games. Miss Lucile Hill won the highest individual score and Miss Florence Hoffman the highest total score. Other local residents and visitors were listed among the attendees.
R W Griffith of Sedalia and Vincent Terry from Kansas City visited Lamonte. Mrs Bud Shepherd is ill. A mare was killed by lightning. The Dorsts, W O Terry, Mrs Harry Conway and daughters visited relatives. Jim Koch family and friends from Warrensburg spent Sunday here. Rev Ferrell preached at Eldorado. Miss Luella Duke visited Green Ridge. Nola Barbee plans an extended visit to Fowler Indiana. Rev Clark from Waverly and I R Clark were in town.
Parsons Kansas May 9 reports more construction than ever with six brick business buildings totaling 300 feet of frontage and over 100 residences under way. The Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway company has plans for a record building and extra office accommodations in the city.
A popular Macon church pastor received by mail an offer to become a wholesale agent for a large distillery. The position promises much higher pay than his current salary, but he likely considers future earnings he does not wish to pursue.
Local sale offers handkerchiefs at 15 cents each or 10 cents each at 8 cents. The items feature lace and hem stitched edges with hems ranging from percent to 14 inches in width.
One lot ladies fancy stripe stockings valued 25c, cut to 19c. One lot men’s half hose valued 35c to 50c, now 19c per pair.
White gray and black silk gloves offered for summer wear priced at 50c and 98c per pair with a guarantee of quality.
About three dozen items from regular stock placed on sale due to size range 23 to 29. Values run 75 cents to 1 dollar, sale price 50 cents.
A complete line of sizes and prices for new corsets and shapes. Goods range from 50 cents to 1 dollar. Bust Perfectors are designed to be worn with or without a corset and priced at 50 cents.
About three dozen leather belts from 75c, 1.00 and 1.25 stock reduced to 19c. Ladies' fine ribbed summer vests, one case only, offered at the same price of 19c. Some items priced at 5c.
Ladies ribbed summer vest advertised at 9 cents each after a 15 cent value tag. Misses combination suits for summer with low neck and lace trimmed knee length in sizes 3 to 8.
The latest official roster shows 19 446 civilian DC government workers in executive departments with a monthly total of 1 635 708 81 and annual salaries of 19 628 505 72. Senators congressmen officers and top generals add about 4 250 000 more to a grand annual payroll of 23 878 050 72.
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