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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1899
Page
2
A Missouri Pacific eastbound passenger train halted at Kirkwood at 9 pm after two tramps tried to ride the engine. The night watchman confronted them, shots were fired, and the hobos were captured with twelve gold rings found on their persons.
Not necessarily men of brilliant education or fluent speech. Willing men of good character can learn how others earn from 15.00 to 5.00 weekly handling our publications. No guaranteed salary, but clear terms explained. We seek county representatives. canvassing experience helpful but not essential. State age, permanent home, and experience if any.
A brief notice locates Rogers' shoe shop beside the post office on Lamine Street and lists men’s best half soles priced at 50 cents.
The Northern Pacific reports five years of improvements including widening the roadbed replacing wooden bridges with steel, brick and concrete tunnel linings, and heavy locomotives. Substantial spending in 1898 and prior years funds these enhancements, making a smooth safe ride through scenic northwest routes from St. Paul to Seattle and Portland. Send six cents for WONDERLAND 99 to Charles S. Fee, General Passenger Agent, St. Paul, Minn.
A local laundry offers family washing at 20 cents per dozen. Bowman and Dorn's Laundry advertises the price as a daily service for households seeking affordable laundry options.
Attorney General T. S. Smith and railroad officials urged Gov. Sayers to approve the Missouri Kansas and Texas consolidation bill. They argue extending the railway to the east line of Texas and to Shreveport will foster competition with Texas and Pacific and International and Great Northern, benefiting the state's people.
The MK and T ice house at Hanni bal is being rebuilt after a recent fire that destroyed about 15 tons of ice. Conductor Dave Temple of the Katy sprained his left ankle stepping off a Nevada train after hitting a protruding wire nail. Conductor Ross was assigned to the run. The Wabash fast mail locomotive was blown up at Centralia depot injuring excursionists en route to St. Louis. A grain elevator and shop windows were damaged in town. James Cahill of the Missouri Pacific crossing in Kirkwood, long employed as flagman for forty years, misses work due to a serious rheumatism attack.
Claim states Sutherlands Eagle Eye Salve cures styes granulated lids sore eyes and general eye complaints quickly and effectively. Sold in tubes with a guarantee through reputable druggists.
Mrs H A Welch, wife of the former Le Grande hotel proprietor, writes the Sentinel from Augusta Wisconsin that they were greatly deceived about the character of the man they trusted, describing how he was represented to them.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a blood purifier to clear skin blemishes and a healthy liver. It also promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers for liver congestion and diarrhea relief. Local notices report Mrs. Achman, 81, fracturing her thigh after a fall at 720 East Fifth Street. J P Shields, bitten by a mad dog, seeks Rev H Smith's madstone treatment near Houstonia with prior stone trials near Longwood.
Mr George S Anderson of Rossville York county Penn says a severe rheumatic attack improved after using Chamberlains Pain Palm and wants to buy a dozen bottles for himself and neighbors. The piece notes the medicine’s claimed benefits for rheumatism lame back sprains swelling cuts bruises and burns and mentions sales by all druggists. Also a report of the Stanislaus Literary Society at the Sacred Heart church presenting a Sunday evening program of music recitations and readings.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a candy cathartic to cure constipation with a money back guarantee if it fails. It lists pricing as 10c and 25c and notes druggists refund policy.
Elza Clark will depart this week to supervise the tin and iron work for a new furnace in Neosho Newton county. The contract was secured by Ewart Marshall of this city.
Noted for keen sight and clear vision the product Eagle Eye Salve treats weak eyes styes and granulated lids. Sold by all dealers at 25 cents.
Mrs. Euma Blackburn daughter of E R Marvin formerly of Sedalia announced the birth of a baby boy named Chas Marvin Blackburn to her husband Saturday. Also an advertisement urges readers with piles to use De Witts Witch Hat Salve from Servants Pharmacy claiming cures.
Mrs Woodford Kennedy aged 75 died suddenly Friday at her Lincoln home. She was well known in the community and was the mother of Mrs E M Shields of this city.
Travelers may board the Katy flyer sleeper in Sedalia at midnight with access to 8:30 p m and continue to Chicago arriving at 2:30 p m. The Home Seekers Excursion runs April 18 May 2 16 June 6 20 with one fare plus 2 round trip valid 21 days to multiple western states. Also advertised are Baptist conventions trips with varied round trips and limited return windows plus a National Baptists anniversaries trip.
One round trip fare offered for the State Encampment of the G A R at Kirksville Missouri. Tickets on sale May 9 10 and 11 with return validity until May 12 1899.
On sale May 18 and 19 1899 one fare plus 2 for the round trip. Good to return until June 23.
An active trusted local position is offered by Shepp Company at 1031 1033 Chestnut Street Philadelphia Penn. The ad promises liberal salary guarantee and a good chance for advancement with no capital required and asks applicants to contact for full information.
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