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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1902
Page
8
Notices describe cash in advance 30 words or less three times 25 cents per ad with abbreviations and numbers counted as one word. Funeral notices cards of thanks lodge and society notices limited to ten lines at 50 cents. Obituaries and resolutions to 30 lines at $1. Extra space five cents per line. Enclose responses in an envelope.
Bargain listing offers one lot 45 by 120 feet at Twelfth and Stewart with one survey a new Phaeton a new harness saddle and bridle. Inquiries directed to 1105 South Ohio.
The Sedalia Steam Dye Works announces a new delivery wagon with free estimates citywide. They offer dyeing cleaning and repairing services done promptly and artistically with free delivery. office at 219 South Lamine Street, Queer City, telephone No. 16. Wanted a bright energetic boy to feed a printing press for Stevenson-Bronson Printing Co Sentinel building Eighteenth and Marvin Bell Telephone 17¢.
J H Rothwell offers loans of $1000 and up at low rates with best terms on Pettis County realty. Farm loans feature 5 percent interest and partial payment privileges.
The convention of the C K of A at Tipton Sunday attracted one of the largest crowds in the city's history. Revs. Frs. Neiberg and Rauch, of this city, attended.
A small crowd watched Sedalia fall 12 to 3 at Liberty Park as Jefferson City built a nine run second inning. Ford started in left on defense before moving to the box, Witt pitched well after a rough start, and Sedalia rallied with late scoring but could not overcome the early deficit.
Schrader and Held turned a double play while Reithel issued six walks and hit six batters. Rei t hel struck out four as Schranz logged two passed balls and two wild pitches. Game lasted two hours and twenty minutes. Vampire John Hamilton credited as physician.
Iola defeated Cofferville 20 to 7 with batteries Morgan and Kuran pairing with Speck Franks and Moore. At Fort Scott Nevada triumphed 3 to 2 over Fort Scott with Morton Cheek Gill Huff Waid delivering the wins.
In Columbia Missouri on May 13 Missouri University fell to Nebraska 5 to 1 in a baseball game. Nebraska scored early and held the lead through the outing with strong pitching from the visiting squad. Missouri's offense managed a run in the late innings but could not close the gap.
The article reports on a Warrensburg trip to face the Normals with Powers pitching while Perry and Carpenter stayed home. Carpenter suffered a broken arm bone earlier. Raither tried to pitch for Jefferson City, hit six Sedalia batters, and left the mound to avoid a mob. Wardrobe details and manager’s stance on booze fighters are noted as Sedalia eyes continued success. Springfield to start a three game series and fence changes at the park will cut extra-base hits.
Miss Agnes Wittstock of 400 East Second entertained a group of friends last evening. In a guessing contest a feature of the occasion, Mr. John B. Crutcher won first prize. Refreshments were served.
A short item notes Soc and The perfumes performing on a Saturday at Arlington Pharmacy, highlighting a local entertainment event.
F. F. Combs, noted real estate man, was chosen as venerable consul of Russell Camp, Modern Woodmen, succeeding H. Vogts who resigned and moved to Kansas City. Combs celebrated by providing cigars for the group.
Mrs. W. L. Snow of Pilot Grove visited Mrs. Burford on North Grand avenue and will travel to Lewis to see her sister before joining her husband in Willeyton North Dakota where he serves as pastor.
Carl A. Guenther, a dry goods man, lands contract to furnish a hundred dozen towels for the Huckins hotel with "The Huckins" woven on them.
At Hickory Grove near Clinton, Missouri during a horse shoes quarrel, Harry Kidd shot and probably fatally wounded David Green. Kidd remains at large.
Died in Southern Pacific hospital Los Angeles California. Funeral held this morning from the First M. E. church with Rev S oS Martin officiating. Pallbearers were Martin Weyand James A Robb W J Lafferty H H Black Nelson Moser and M Rosse.
At a meeting of the local Retail Clerks at the College of Music hall last night C L Barker and Harry Beers were initiated into the order. Steps were taken to reorganize a baseball team and George Lister was made Captain.
Emil Burke a stripper at EK Behrens cigar factory on East Third Street has a poisoned eye and is cared for at home 415 West Pettis Street by Dr. A H Heaton.
Mr and Mrs E D Lopez hosted the Sweet Sixteen Euchre club last evening at 514 West Sixth Street. Refreshments were served and all enjoyed the gathering. This was the final meeting of the season.
The German Pioneer society arranges a large basket picnic at Flat Creek around May 25 inviting members and neighbors to join the event for a social gathering and outdoor meal.
J W Miller has been appointed coal oil inspector at Boonville. The action names Miller as the new official overseeing coal oil safety and compliance in the Boonville area.
Mrs. M. E. Donahue leads piano pupils in a concert this evening in the First Baptist Sunday school room. The item notes several townspeople visiting Sedalia and a brief mention of a Missouri paper project and a local worker erecting a storefront frontage on Fifth street.
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