Reavis Obtains Judgment in Farmers Insurance Suit
In a circuit court verdict for the plaintiff W. E. Reavis against the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company the jury awarded £445.75. The trial involved attorneys Dale and Shaine for James West and listed a long docket with schedules for first week of June and possible postponements to June 12.
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the Sentinel
Dale
Shaun
James West
Eli Stabblefield
Messrs
Shain
Walter Jackson
Kiesling Carriage and Wagon Works
O H Coe
W Clark
Grace F Hammer
Albert S Hammer
Donnahbue
A P Espensdhied
R H Lukenbill
Letts
yeGeo
Taylor Et al
Telegraph Company
Philip Hahn
Shoemaker
Keith
Lafayette County
W. E. Reavis
The
Farmers’ Muutual Fire Insurance Company
J. W Kennedy
Several Local Court Cast Alders Lane Offenses
Will Brown confessed to stealing chickens from Warrensburg after being released from Judge Burr's court. George Reed, Hotel Jackson porter, jailed ten days for alleged enticement of white women to the Black 400 club rooms. Ongoing cases dismissed include Lillian O Bannon Dickinson. Cherokee Indian jailed five days for drunkenness. Harris jailed for drunkenness. Adultery charges against Henry Boswell and Josie Johnson dismissed by both city and state. Bill Anderson discharged for disturbing John Whitley. Other sentences include Peter Miller eleven days trespass, Fairy Belle Henderson five for lewd conduct, Jerusha Turley five for lewd conduct. George Smith compromise yields $875 from James Cole estate.
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George Reed
Jackson
Burress
Black 400 Club
Lillian O'Bannon
Dickinson
Harris
East Sedalia
Henry Boswell
George Smith
James Cole
Smith
Expansion Question Settled. The Young Men's Fraternity of the
The article notes an agreement resolving an expansion question involving the Young Men's Fraternity of the community. Details specify the parties, location, and timeline for the project.
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The
Young Men’s Fraternity of the
First M. E. Church Holds Debates on Expansion
The First M. E. church held an interesting evening session in its parlors with a debate on expansion. The affirmative was led by L. S. Harris and Will Stark led the opposition. E. E. Johnston, Morris Harter, and Spahrs served as judges as the constitution and by laws were adopted. The club will meet weekly on Tuesday evenings with charter membership set at thirty.
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M. E. Church
L. S. Harris
Will Stark
Messrs. E. E. Johnston
Morris Harter
Mr. Spahrs
Sedalia Boys Triumph at Columbia Field Day Meet
Sedalia high school athletes earned multiple medals at the Columbia field day, beating St. Joseph high in several events led by A McNeil and B Scheer. Despite rain and showers, Sedalia performers claimed top spots in 120 yard hurdle and hammer throw, while St Joseph won on points 66 to 38 as colleges like William Jewell and Central Fayette prepared to compete today.
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Sedalia
Columbia
St Joseph High School
Bertsheer
Ash McNeil
St Joseph
McNeil
A. McNeil
B. Scheer
St. Joseph
William Jewell College
Central College
Fayette
Boy Shot in the Face in Pilot Grove
In Pilot Grove Missouri on May 1 an 11 year old boy, John Hoffman, son of Chris Hoffman, was shot below the right eye by 14 year old Leroy Ferris while playing with an apparently unloaded revolver. The bullet lodged at the base of the brain. The incident occurred during a neighborhood play session.
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the Sentinel
Pilot Grove
John Hoffman
Chris Hoffman
Leroy Ferris
Young Norris Oo
J. M. Norris
Tipton Ail
A Car Load of Strawberries Arrives in Sedalia
John Mercurio, Sedalia’s leading fruit dealer, contracted for a car load of choice strawberries. One hundred thirty five crates arrived today with $71.95 paid in express charges. He sells at three boxes for 25 cents from 406 South Ohio Street, and 150 more crates are expected soon.
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John Mercurio
Sedalia
Mercurio
Hhis
South
Ohio Street
Graduates Present Long List of Theses and Societies
Senior class members submitted and had approved theses on varied topics from Liquid Air to The Jew in the History of Civilization. Sedalia High School hosts the T. H. E. society for senior girls with rare male admission, led by Lillian Pearson and secretary Miss Mattie Brosiog, before dissolution at year end.
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Rose Fowler
Pansy Fowler
Carrie Clark
Patsy Lamm
Mae Ramsey
Ada Hazelwood
Sedalia High School
Lillian Pearson
Mattie Brosiog
Divorce Granted to Julia Dockery in Chillicothe Circuit Court
In Chillicothe Missouri on May 10 Julia Dockery was granted a divorce from her husband Willis E. Dockery. Willis E. is 80 years old and father of former Congressman A. M. Dockery. Julia’s age was about half his, with a two year difference.
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Chillicothe
Julia Dockery
Willis E. Dockery
A. M. Dockery
Hope for Tim Murphy in critical condition
Dr. W. D. Storer of Chicago said he entertained hopes for Tim Murphy's recovery after arriving in Oshkosh for treatment. Murphy remained critical from a relapse, with pneumonia and pleurisy found on examination.
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Tim Murphy
Oshkosh
Wis
W. D. Storer
Chicago
A Daughter Presented to James M Harper
Mrs. Harper presented her husband James M Harper a daughter born at 632 East Twelfth Street. The couple celebrate the arrival of the child, adding joy to the household of the popular engineer at the electric railway post.
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James M. Harper
East Twelfth Street
Electric Railway Post
Harper
Antkesomeo Society Names Officers and Members
The Antkesomeo society, a classical sophomore group of about fifteen, conducts weekly literary and debating work. Officers include Edd Smith president Reuben Smith vice president John Letts secretary and treasurer Russel Pirkey sergeant at arms and George Anamosa critic.
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Antkesomeo Society
Edd Smith
Reuben Smith
John Letts
Russel Pirkey
George Anamosa
High School Literary Societies Highlight School Year
The Junior Literary Society led with regular programs and a notable play. It names officers Thomas Black as president and Nelle Davis as secretary plus Will Tuley as vice president, Lawrence Bothwell treasurer, Chas Dixon sergeant at arms, Nannie Gentry critic. The Athenan Society in Jefferson City lists Lawrence Bothwell president and other officers. The Lonefellow Society declined a challenge from Athenean due to exams and near school end.
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Thomas Black
Will Tuley
Nelle Davis
Lawrence Bothwell
Chas Dixon
Athenean Literary Society
Sedalia High School
Jefferson City
Athenan Literary and Debating Society
George Anamosa
John Gornall
Russel Couey
Committees Appointed for June 6 Forest Park Festival
Eighteen Sunday Schools will participate after a meeting at the First Congregational church. Rev. B. F. Hill chairs the new executive committee with E. E. Johnson, H. H. Flemming, and W. M. Harbaugh. A June 6 festival with music and chorus work is planned. representatives meet next Tuesday for details. Sedalia bands eyed for parks and circuit with Kansas City and St Louis. Friemel’s Military Band and the Second Regiment Band likely to perform.
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Fiist Congregational Church
B. F. Hill
E. E. Johnson
H. H. Flemming
W. M. Harbaugh
First Congregational Church
John Ahrens
Liberty Park
Ahrens
Forest Park
Liberty Ark
Sedalia
Friemel
Forest Park Theatre
Kansas City
St Louis
May 10 Civil War Camp Jackson Battle Anniversary
Today marks the 38th anniversary of the Camp Jackson battle in St. Louis. The event is recalled by readers with the old Civil War era song about that date and Kelly's arrangements.
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Camp Jackson
St. Louis
The
Sentinel
Kelly
Challenge Accepted by Alamo Barbers for Big Athletic Event
The challenge issued by the Metropolitan barbers is accepted by the Alamo barbers. The contest will take place at the big athletic entertainment organized by Prof. Pitts.
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The
Alamo
Pitts
Robbery at Pilot Grove Stolen Goods Reported
The Store of Still and Ross at Pilot Grove was broken into last night with over $100 worth of merchandise taken. No clues locate the guilty parties.
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Still & Ross
Pilot Grove
Missouri Berries at Candy Palace
Daily berries available at Candy Palace in Missouri with phone contact 218 for orders and inquiries.
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Missouri Berries
Candy Palace
Abundance of High Class Entertainment Promised
A music and theatrical lineup promises refined programming for patrons seeking cultured entertainment. Performances include prominent artists and stage shows, with audiences anticipating upscale venues and polished productions.
Ascension Day Services at Evangelical Immanual Church
Services will be held at the Evangelical Immanuel church corner Fourth and Vermont tomorrow Thursday May 11 at 10 30 am and 8 am. Everyone is cordial invited. Harry Rider celebrated the anniversary of his birthday by entertaining a few of his young friends at supper last night at his home on West Sixth. The young men were John Zoll Laul Farnham Earl Gold and Walter Beardsley.
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Evangelical Immanual Church
Corner Fourth
Vermont
Harry Rider
West Sixth
John Zoll
Laul Farnham
Earl Gold
Walter Beardsley
Hoffman departs for August Nasse wholesale house opening
Chas. Hoffman leaves today to attend the opening of the wholesale boots and general merchandise house of August Nasse in St. Louis, brother of Dr. Nasse of this city.
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Chas. Hoffman
August Nasse
St. Louis
Dr. Nasse
Wharton and Phillips Return From Green Ridge
CB Wharton and Chas Phillips came up from Green Ridge this morning in a short trip that emphasized routine travel. The report notes their travel origins and current arrival.
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CB Wharton
Chas Phillips
Green Ridge
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Sedalia Boys
St. Joseph High
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Fred Funston
Kansas
See
Dalia High School
Existance
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Florence Connor
Klarence Glenn
Will Orrison
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Hallie Helmsley
Richard Gentry
Johnnie Rector
Harry Huff
Luther Landis
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Fleischmann
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Carrie Clarke
Alyce Zimmerman
Moore Dawson
Daisy Bronson
Maud Bronson
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