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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1902
Page
7
The notice lists subscription prices for the Sentinel publication: daily in advance four dollars per year, forty cents per week, daily per month one dollar, and weekly four dollars per year. It also notes Postmasters are authorized to receive subscriptions on the usual terms.
The Sentinel announces lawyer H. K. Bente as a candidate for Wattis County prosecuting attorney subject to the will of the Democratic party.
The Sentinel announces the nomination bid of James Montgomery for prosecuting attorney, subject to the control of the Democrats of Pettis County.
Announcement that Judge O. E. Parsons is a candidate for re nomination for the Probate Judge of Pettis County, pending the outcome of the Democratic convention on August 11, 1902.
The entry announces W. L. Cress as a candidate for Judge of the Western District of Pettis County, pending approval by the Democratic County Convention.
Announcement states Judge N H Rogers will run for re nomination as justice of the peace in Sedalia township, subject to the will of the Republican party. The notice emphasizes party process and Rogers’ candidacy.
The Sentinel announces James C. Connor as a candidate for constable of Sedalia township. Nomination is subject to the action of the Democratic Party.
Charles Leftwich is named as a candidate for the constable nomination in Se-Walia township, contingent on the democratic party's will.
The Sentinel reports a St. Louis Manufacturers Association column condemning factory goods made in the state penitentiary and opposing expanded plant capacity. The resolutions argue convict labor robs free workers and should have no excuse for production unless conditions change.
The article argues trusts misuse of penitentiary products and urges employing convict labor on public works. It claims such work would aid farmers and all residents, keep convicts active, improve health, and spare free labor. It calls for replacing penitentiary plant expansion with road and bridge projects for the commonwealth.
The piece argues that closing manufacturing plants at the State penitentiary would only harm a single group the contractors who profited from free state labor. It claims abolition would ruin these contractors fortunes, benefiting everyone else.
When Mark Hanna began his efforts to unite capital and labor he did not foresee a collision with such a crash.
The report notes Palma’s inauguration will be modest with no mandate to wear knee breeches. It emphasizes a restrained ceremony and avoids ceremonial dress expectations for attendees.
Sedalia Lodge No. 236 A F and A M will hold a special communication Thursday evening at o'clock for First Degree work. All Masons invited. E E Codding W M F A Sampson Secretary.
Sedalia Court No. 39, Tribe of Ben Hur, invites members to meet at their hall tomorrow night for important business. H. L. Dilamater serves as Chief and Joe Paradis as Scribe.
Sweet delicate perfumes from leading makers offered at 35 cents an ounce. Sale scheduled Saturday at Arlington Pharmacy with 50 cent and T5e odor varieties available.
Mrs. Schnakenberg and daughter extend sincere thanks to the B of R T and other kind friends for aid and consolation in the death of their son and brother Louis Schnakenberg. Old panels for sale at this office.
Ford captained the team while the Leaguers won 12 to 6 in a game discussed at Sedalia. City Engineer Zoll confirmed the fence sits 250 feet from home plate, 15 feet over the required limit. Early games had seven over-fence hits, but wind reduced that to four since.
Sedalia won 12 to 6 behind a lively shortstop and strong pitching by Powers through seven innings. Ford captained, a new infielder and pitcher are joining the roster, and the Sedalia battery was Thomas and Heberling. A three game series with Springfield is slated at Liberty Park this afternoon if the weather holds.
National League results show St Louis 1 New York 3 at St Louis. Pittsburgh rain. Cincinnati 2 Philadelphia 2 at Cincinnati. Chicago 0 Brooklyn 2 at Chicago.
In Cleveland against St Louis the score was 34 to 4 for Cleveland. Philadelphia faced Rain in a separate report. Baltimore defeated Washington 10 to 3. Detroit played Chicago with a 3 to 3 tie.
A Fort Scott crowd saw Boulden shine as a versatile pitcher and fielder backing up the third baseman to halt Nevada. China, Nevada’s young star, showed clever pitching but limited command. Attendance shattered previous records, forcing the consolidated company to expand the waphitheater due to sunlit stands filled beyond capacity.
Bowery Bucks defeated Hills Business College 9 to 7 on Tuesday. The Bucks excelled in all-around play led by Neely and Brown while Hill’s Lewis and Edwards handled pitching duties.
Comment grows over a fence proximity at the grounds. The 1902 National Association of Baseball Leagues rules state a fair ball clearing the fence is a home run, but if crossing the fence within 235 feet of home, the batter earns only two bases.
The retail clerks form a ball club led by Will Atkinson and George Lister to aid the Convention hall fund. Joplin visits for a extended slate, while Sedalia plans stiff pitching including a famed Indiana recruit. Fines for Captain Perry and Pitcher Curtis surface amid alleged misconduct and league integrity concerns.
A sale of perfumes and fragrances announced for Saturday May 17 at Arlington Pharmacy. Prices listed as 0c per ounce for regular perfumes and odors. event details emphasize discounted scents and location.
Invitations reveal the nuptials of Gustave J. Rottler stationary engineer at Dorn & Cloney's laundry and Lena Kmberger of East Fourth. The ceremony will take place at Sacred Heart church on Tuesday May 20 at 8 a m with Rev Fr Neiberg officiating. The couple will reside at WL South Osage Street.
Mrs. Sarah Franklin sold her 160 acre farm two and a half miles west of Sedalia to Robert Robinson of Carthage Missouri for 4800 dollars. Robinson will move his family to the farm next week. sale conducted by Morris Bros.
While plasterers painters and paper hangers remodel the interior, the store advertises the biggest bargains in every department. Customers are invited to call and see. C. A. Guenther, 310 Ohio Street.
A step ladder and chair are offered free of charge. Inquiries may be made at the Big Saw located at 118 West Main Street for particulars.
A local ad announces perfumes including Theodors offered at 50 cents and 35 cents, with sale day set for Saturday in Arlington. The note is brief and emphasizes discount pricing for fragrance items.
Fred Tyree aged 71 long time Vernon county settler died Saturday in Nevada Missouri. He was known as an early resident and member of the local community. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
An old newspaper notice advertises p0e and T5¢ perfumes with a 35¢ Saturday sale at Arlington Pharmacy and offers old papers for sale at the same office.
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