Deception Over Stolen Tools Haunts Missouri Pacific
A mysterious letter claimed tools were hidden at Bartley Brady’s farm triggering a search with a warrant. No tools were found and Detective Cunningham vows to locate the author of the baseless tale. Peter Lane, shoe merchant and mineralogist, says zinc ore from a local shaft is among the finest, pleasing mine owners.
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Bartley Brady
Cunningham
Missouri Pacific
Brady
Sedalia
Peter Lane
J.M. Plannet
E. F. Bailey
Joplin
Lane
Gun Boat excursion to St Louis from Sedalia
The Gun Boat Nashville offers a $3 excursion via M. K. & T. Ry. A special train leaves Katy depot Sedalia Mo at 11 35 p m Friday May 12 and arrives in St Louis at 7 25 a m next morning. Tickets good to return May 14 at 9 15 a m or on the 10 p m May 14 special train for two days in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy Depot
Sedalia
St. Louis
Northern Pacific rail line showcases five years of upgrades
The article details major upgrades to the Northern Pacific including widened roadbed, replaced trestles and bridges, new brick and concrete tunnels, heavier rails, and reduced grades. It notes large expenditures in 1898 and earlier, new locomotives capable of 75 mph, and through trains from St. Paul and Minneapolis to Tacoma Seattle and Portland with Pullman cars and a dining car. It invites readers to request Wonderland '99 from Charles S. Fee, General Passenger Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Northwestern Empire
Pullman
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Tacoma
Seattle
Portland
Northwest
Charless
Minn
Wonderland
Cemetery Monuments Display At Sedalia Yard
A large stack of monuments can be seen at the Sedalia Marble and Granite Co yard. C. H. Heynen, North Ohio Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia Marble and Granite Co
C. H. Heynen
North Ohio St
West India Kid J W Washington Linked to Old Proposition
Notice states J W Washington known as the West India Kid left the Alamo and went to the Metropolitan barber shop and his old proposition remains valid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Washington
the West India Kid
Alamo
Metropolitan
Four or Five Gentle Family Horses for Sale
Four or five well broken family horses offered for sale at a Stevens stable. Leave orders at 412 South Kentucky Street when ready to move. Also for rent an elegant six room cottage with good barn and fruit trees, located in the best residence portion of the city. Inquire at 423 West Broadway.
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West Second Street
Steven
South Kentucky Street
West Broadway
Cures and Local Notices From Chamberlains Balm to Local Incidents
Advertisements praise Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism and diarrhea remedies, noting user testimonials from John Snider Freed WV and P E Grisham Gaars Mills LA. Local farmer Jerome Castle reports 150 acres of wheat and 75 of corn. DeWitts Little Early Risers endorsed by Servants Pharmacy to relieve liver congestion. Silas Locke injured by a horse rider after leaving Dr Collins’s office. treated at home of J W Baldwin then taken home.
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Chamberlain
John Snider
Freed
Calhoun County
W. Va
P. E. Grisham
Gaars Mills
Jerome Castle
Pettis County
Silas, Locke
T. M. Collins
West Fourth
Hall's Catarrh Cure and other remedies touted in ad notices
An 19th century ad roundup promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo claiming mercury risk and internal action. Also touts Hall's Family Pills and De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve with endorsements from Servant's Pharmacy and local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Yoledo, C
Toledo
Ohio
de Witt
Servant’s Pharmacy
Ringling Bros Circus Tracks Through Sedalia on Special Trains
Ringling Bros. circus will pass through Sedalia on the Missouri Pacific heading west Sunday morning in four special trains. L. E. Friemel reports band leader recovered after a severe pneumonia attack. Weak Eyes Are Made Strong salve advertises rapid relief for sore eyes and vision issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling Bros.’ Circus
Sedalia
Missouri Pacific
L. E. Friemel
One Minute Cough Cure Endorsed for Quick Relief
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as an effective remedy for coughing. The short claim emphasizes rapid relief and ease of use.
Green's August Flower Praised by Professor in Travel
Professor Houton reports in ten years of global travel meeting many users of Green's August Flower for dyspepsia, liver and stomach derangement, and constipation. Tourists and office workers find it helps headaches and general malaise from irregular habits. Sample bottle free at A. S. McGowan Otis W. Smith. sold by dealers in civilized countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Houton
Greer
A. S
McGowan
Otis W. Smith
Local stockholders in Worrell Mfg Co listed
The gentlemen named are stock holders in the new Worrell Mfg Co of this city. W. F. Hansberger H. Rodes James T Montgomery Thomas F. Mitchum A. T. Fleischmann E. E. ees W. F. Waller L. H. Hansberger G. N. Boutell Dr. A. J. Tucker Dr. E. F. Yancey G. Graham and Mr. Worrell of Paris Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Worrell Mfg. Co
W. F. Hansberger
H. Rodes
James T Montgomery
Thomas F. Mitchum
A. T. Fleischmann
E. E. Ees
W. F. Waller
L. H. Hansberger
G. N. Boutell
A. J. Tucker
E. F. Yancey
G. Graham
Mr. Worrell
Aris
Allen’s Foot-Ease and Missouri adjournment resolution noted
An 1870s style notice mix reports Allen’s Foot-Ease as a cure for painful feet with a mail order offer, then covers a Senate bill to join the Missouri Poultry Association to the Agriculture Association by a 26 to 6 vote. It also notes Mr. George S Anderson of Rossville reporting rheumatism relief from Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and a Jefferson City House resolution setting May 22 as final adjournment, adopted 65 to 58.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmstead
le Roy, N
Senate
The
Missouri Poultry Association
Agriculture Association
George S. Anderson
Rossville
York County
Penn
Jefferson City
Wheat crop ruin prompts farmer to plow under prospects
The county faces scarce wheat yields with farmer William Anderson near Longwood planning to plow most of his crop. An ad promotes De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve for cures, and a summer school at the State University Columbia runs June 5 to August 26 offering language, math, science and shopwork courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Anderson
Longwood
The
State University
Columbia
Eagle Eye Salve Sells for a Pinch at 25 Cents
The Eagle Eye Salve by Sutherland is promoted for clear vision and relief of sore eyes. Sold by all dealers at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutherland
Ice Cream Soda Ad at Fleischmanns Pharmacy
A small 65 cent ice cream soda promo appears alongside an offer for horse clipping at Steven's livery stable, implying services and products in a local trade page. The notice combines a beverage ad with a horseback service detail from a rural shop scene.
Ute Reservation Open for Settlement May 4 1899
The Ute Reservation in southwestern Colorado will open to settlement on May 4 1899 by presidential proclamation. Lands may be filed after 12 noon that day under federal occupancy laws. a quarter section can be secured by arriving at the hour. Rock Island route Chicago to Colorado Springs and Denver connects with D R G at Durango where the land office is located. Requests for a Rock Island folder can be sent to John Sebastian Chicago PA C R J & P Ry.
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State of Colorado
United States
Great Rock Island
Chicago
Colorado Springs
Denver
Durango
Rock Island
John Sebastian
Santa Fe Route California Excursions Attract Best Patrons
The Santa Fe daily excur sions to California in tourist sleeping cars are popular and comfortable with modern patterns. Pullman conductors and porters accompany the trips, drawn by many of the best people. Low rate tickets offered. The line offers a picturesque middle route avoiding extreme heat or cold. For coneneeee literature, address George W. Macensuchn P T A Santa Fe Ry Kansas City Mo.
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Santa Fe
California
Pullman
Gro
Kansas City
Colorado Springs
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Southern
Ft. Worth
el Paso
National Educational Association Meet in Los Angeles 1899
The National Educational Association will hold its 14th annual meeting in Los Angeles from July 11 to 14, 1899. The Great Rock Island Route has issued a book with train views rates and routes available by mailing a postal card or letter to John Sebastian G P A Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Educational Association
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Los Angeles
California
Great Rock Island
John Sebastian
Chicago
Read Money Seed Coupon Offer Pulled From Ad
Reader urged to send name and address with a 2c stamp to American Seed Co. for a seed sample package, $1 worth of coupons and full details. The notice claims money is not needed to secure jewelry but relies on distributing seed coupons via friends and acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Seed Co
Broadway
N. Y
The Life and Achievements of Admiral Dewey
An advertising blurb for Murat Halstead's authorized portrait of Admiral Dewey, touting a 500 page 8x10 inch edition with near 100 halftone illustrations and a color map. Priced at $1.59 with large demand and commission offers. The Dominion Company Caxton Building Chicago invites quick orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
Murat Halstead
The
Dominion Company
Caxton Building
Chicago
Crescent Hotel Opens in Eureka Springs Arkansas
The Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs Arkansas opens February 23 in the Ozark mountains offering mild bracing climate wild scenery and unequal medicinal waters. Pullman sleepers available from Kansas City and cheap excursion rates. Write for illustrated pamphlet to Bryan Snyder Frisco Line St Louis Mo.
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Crescent Hotel
Eureka Springs
Ark
Heart of Ozark Mountains
Kansas City
Bryan Snyder
Frisco Line
St. Louis
Sentinel Prepares Quick Sale Bills At Low Prices
The Sentinel announces readiness to print sale bills on short notice at prices below competition. It notes comparable pricing for all other printing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
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Yoo
Infanis
New York
ITC
Rcad
Bears
Castoria
Chicago & Alton R. R
Palace
Chicago & Alton Railroad
D. Bowes
James Charlton
Western
N. Broadway
TAGO
F. Taylor Cain
Nashville
Klondike Store
Sedalia Steam Laundry
Lamine Street
Wil Cloney
Prep
Dexter Book Store
Bowman & Dorn Laundry
van Antwerp
Monarch Laundry
DeWitt’s
John Busch
Bart Jackson
Fred Bunger
Sutherlands Eagle Eagle
Cascarets
Fred Wartman
Germantown Ave
Philadelphia
Saat
Sterting Remedy Company
Montreal
De.Witt
Fleischmann’s
Ott’s
New Big Way
Boston
W.D. Wood
St. Louis, Mo
Main and
Vermont
Remington Standard Typewriter
Wyckoff, Seamans & Benedica
Locust Street
F. C. Shafer
A. H. Moffet
G.S.W.P.A
Lil
Texas
Shreveport
New Orleans
L. S. Thorne
Dallas
E. P. Turner
Gen. Pas. and
Ticket Agt
Boatright’s
Tony
East Third Street
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