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Newspaper

Sedalia Evening Sentinel

Location

Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1901

Page

4

Death of Mrs Thomas Bales in Georgetown Farm Family

Mrs Thomas Bales wife of a Georgetown farmer dies of accidental hemorrhage believed linked to syringe use. Coroner Dr Harris and undertaker Hillis respond after children report mother found unconscious. Parson Parsonson maiden name and family known in the county.

Thomas Bales Georgetown Sedalia Sampson McCluney Bales Hillis Harris Bates

Pineapple Favorite Delights Boston Cafe Patrons

A pineapple themed favorite draws locals to the Boston Cafe with standout dishes and regulars praising its bright, tropical flavor. The cafe reports steady crowds and growing requests for pineapple inspired treats.

Boston Cafe

Ladies' Musical Club Elects Leaders For Next Year In Sedalia

The Ladies' Musical Club held its annual meeting in Sedalia approving next year’s program including authro studies with chorus work and monthly concerts. Mrs. W. D. Steele was re elected president for the seventh time as officers were chosen: Miss Beulah Harris vice president Mrs Harvey Keens secretary Mrs F R Hill Jr treasurer Miss Irma Collins librarian Miss Jessie Smith accompanist Miss Florence Scott assistant accompanist.

Authro Sedalia W. D. Steele Beulah Harris Harvey Keens F. R. Hill, Jr Irma Collins Jessie Smith Florence Scott Steele

Wanted Horses and Cows to Pasture

Gentry Bros of Sedalia Missouri seek horses and cows to pasture. Inquiries via telephone number 20.

Gentry Bros Sedalia

Commencement Exercises Held At Hughesville College

Commencement exercises were held last night with Rev. J. W. Ferner and Prof. H. W. Steininger taking part. An excellent program was presented.

Hughesville College J. W. Ferner H. W. Steininger

Gilliam Couple Welcome Baby Girl Elizabeth Hoffman Gilliam

Thomas E. Gilliam and wife of Tenth and Missouri avenue celebrate the arrival of a baby girl named Elizabeth Hoffman Gilliam for Mrs. Louis P. Hoffman. Mr. Gilliam conditions not stated.

Thomas E. Gilliam Tenth and Missouri Avenue Elizabeth Hoffman Gilliam Louis P. Hoffman Mr. Gilliam

How Old She Looks Hair Vigor Ad

Advertises Ayer's Hair Vigor as a remedy to restore youthfulness by reversing gray hair. Claims hair color returns to what it was at fifteen, hair thickens, and shedding decreases. Priced at one dollar per bottle.

Ayer

Hair book offer from J C Ayers Co Lowell Mass

If your druggist cannot supply you send us one dollar and we will express a bottle to you with all charges prepaid. Include your nearest express office and request our book on The Hair from J C Ayers Co Lowell Mass.

J.C. Ayer Co Lowell Mass

Telegraphs Confirm New Arrival Reaches Relatives Worldwide

The message states that he has telegraphed his relatives in all parts of the world about the new arrival and that he is as well as can be expected under the circumstances.

Probate Court Settlements and Saloon Burglary

In probate court Tuesday John R. Clapton and Mose Greer filed final settlements for George Owsley estate and J T Kilpatrick estate while Herman F. Meyer and G W Burr presented annual settlements for Kahrs minors and Burr estate. Thieves broke into Sam Fell’s saloon Monday night through a rear window and stole 15 dollars.

John R. Clapton George Owsley Mose Greer J. T. Kilpatrick Herman F. Meyer Kahrs Minors G. W. Burr Sam Fell

Burglary Charges Continued for Two Local Boys

Luther Porter and Jim Williams two colored boys were arraigned before Judge Rogers this morning and their cases continued until Friday.

Luther Porter Jim Williams Rogers

Miss Hanson to Wed W A Morgan in Quiet婚 Ceremony

Miss Marie Hanson of 309 East Second and Mr W A Morgan formerly of Sedalia will be married at 8 30 this evening at Trinity English Lutheran Church by Rev J C Jacoby. The couple plan a four week trip to Buffalo Washington Baltimore and Virginia before settling in Kansas City where Morgan works as a National Oil representative after previously managing Standard Oil interests here.

Marie Hanson East Second W. A. Morgan Kansas City Trinity English Lutheran Church J. C. Jacoby Buffalo Washington Baltimore Virginia Morgan National Oil Company Standard Oil

Military corps inspection and dance at Liberty Park Armory

The hospital corps of the Second Regiment N G M and Co D will be inspected Thursday evening at the Liberty Park Armory. Major Landon of Clinton will inspect Co D, and the unit plans a special appearance. A dance will follow the maneuvers.

Co. D Liberty Park Armory Landon Clinton

Cornwell Gets Four Months In Jail For Brass Theft

W. M. Cornwell was sentenced this morning to four months in the county jail after arrest on two counts of petit larceny for stealing brass and brass caps from water plugs. Judge Kinsey had warned he would jail thieves by the State fair time.

Cornwell W. M. Cornwell

John Barlow Will Admitted To Probate

The will of John Barlow who died Saturday evening is admitted to probate. He leaves his property to Matilda Owsley who cared for him for years. An exception of 25 dollars goes to John Cashman for legal services. George Kehll is named executor. The deceased held considerable real estate.

John Barlow Matilda Owsley John Cashman George Keh Barlow

Mrs Calvert Very Low At Green Ridge

Dr. Gresham was called Monday to the bedside of Mrs. Calvert four miles west of Green Ridge. She has been suffering from consumption for some time and is very low.

Railway Mail Service on Katy Line Expanded After July

Captain James E. White announces two daily Katy Flyer trains already have full railway postoffice service and arrangements will add a compartment car after July. W. E. Miller of Sedalia is in the race for conductor at the convention. News notes cover local railroads personals improvements incidents hospital arrivals and more.

James E. White Washington, D. C Railway Mail Service

Good News of Corsets at Substantial Reductions

The ad touts large price cuts on Her Majesty's corsets with prices $2.25 and $2.50 from $3.25 and $3.50. It notes wide availability across sizes in white gray and tan. Also promotes taped girdles at $1.25 and describes their supportive, lightweight summer design without steels except in front and back.

Her Majesty's

Promotion for Styles Elevates Missouri Pacific Agent

Railroad circles report Charles E. Styles Missouri Pacific agent at Atchison will become assistant general passenger agent with Kansas City HQ effective June 1. A veteran of 27 years in Atchison he travels from Denver after guiding the new Colorado train on its first trip.

Charles E. Styles Missouri Pacific Atchison Kansas City Styles Denver Colorado

Hay barns planned along railway in Indian Territory

The Southwestern Coal and Improvement company, tied to the Missouri Kansas and Texas railway, awarded a contract to build six hay barns in the Indian Territory at Blue Jacket Vinita Adair Pryor Creek Chateau and Wagoner. Each barn will measure 100 by 200 feet and be finished in thirty days. Joe Rouse, cousin of Katy president Rouse, is named superintendent of the hay department with headquarters at Parsons.

Parsons Kas Southwestern Coal and Improvement Company Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company Indian Territory Blue Jacket Vinita Adair Pryor Creek Chateau and Wagoner Joe Rouse Katy

Rail way Conductors End Biennial Convention With 1903 Meeting Picks

In St Paul on May 22 the Railway Conductors finalize 1903 meeting site with Cincinnati leading. E. E. Clark is likely reelected grand chief conductor from Cedar Rapids while W. J. Maxwell faces a challenge from W. E. Miller for grand secretary and treasurer. A. B. Garrison appears secure as assistant grand chief conductor though Charles A. Wilkins is opposed by McBee. A heated race is anticipated in the ladies auxiliary with Mrs. J. P. Moore opposed by Mrs. Perry C. Callahan of Jackson Tennessee.

St. Paul, Minn Cincinnati Grand E. E. Clark Cedar Rapids W. J. Maxwell W. E. Miller Sedalia Jackson, Tenn

Dynamite Workman Guides Telegraph Pole Project

S. T. Tip White departed with a forty pound dynamite box for South McAlester to blast rock for telegraph poles between South McAlester and McAlester. He says he has long used dynamite and yet remains careful, noting others who tempt fate by tossing charges toward a handcar.

S. T Tip) White South McAlester McAlester Tip

Explosion at Katy depot shocks Warrensburg dispatch

A dynamite box at the Katy depot was detonated causing shock and injury rumors. A passerby misread the label and cried out, sending crowds fleeing toward Sedalia. Missouri Pacific staff S P Kerr and E H Calef were noted as off duty and traveling to Boonville respectively.

Katy Sedalia Warrensburg Missouri Pacific S. P. Kerr E. H. Calef Boonville

List of workers and positions in various locations

Names and trades listed include W. W. Butcher Kan sas City Junction section laborer Jim Smith Pleasant Green Henry Wilson crusher laborer Sweeney Paul Smith section laborer Taylor Denton South Mound W. E. Barnes fireman Denison L Arnold painter La Grange H Boutrille wiper Denison.

Sas City Junction Jim Smith Pleasant Green Paul Smith Taylor A. Denton South W. E. Barnes Denison L. Arnold la Grange H. Boutrille Wiper

Carpenter Taken for Treatment After Missouri Pacific Accident

J. O. Carpenter, injured when two driving wheels fell on his head at Missouri Pacific shops, departed for St. Louis hospital. One ear drum was ruptured and doctors plan an operation to relieve his condition.

J. O. Carpenter Missouri Pacific St. Louis

Morrison Promoted Road Master for Missouri Pacific

Al Morrison, recently to Osawatomie Kansas, promoted from road gang leader to road master of Missouri Pacific from Osawatomie to Kansas City. He will receive $100 per month. Warrensburg Star.

al. Morrison Osawatomie Kas Missouri Pacific Kansas City Warrensburg

Immense steer shown among the trains in display

An enormous steer fourteen hands high and weighing about 3,000 pounds attracted attention as it passed near a train yard. The animal drew spectators and became a notable feature of the scene.

For Sale Young Registered Short Horn Bulls

Gentry Bros of Sedalia Missouri advertises for sale young registered short horn bulls. Contact via telephone number 20.

Gentry Bros Sedalia, Mo

Recovered Carpet Stolen from Henry Franklin’s Barn

A carpet stolen from Henry Franklin’s barn was recovered this afternoon by Officer Ramsey. Luther Porter and James Williams were arrested for the theft and will face a hearing in police court Friday.

Henry Franklin Ramsey Luther Porter James Williams

Wanted Fireman at Broadway Plant with Steady Job

Help wanted advertisement seeks an experienced fireman for a Broadway plant. Position offers steady employment and requires prior fireman experience.

Broadway

Lizzie Kahn and Leonard Menefee to wed tonight

Miss Lizzie Kahn and Mr Leonard Menefee both of this city will be married this evening by Judge Truxel in a ceremony arranged locally.

Lizzie Kahn Leonard Menefee Truxel

Funeral Today for John McBride in Dresden

The funeral of John McBride was held today in Dresden, with local attendees paying respects to the deceased. The service reflected on his life and contributions to the community.

John McBride Dresden

Stepladder Lost Between City and Smithton

Small iron stepladder used on Capt. E W Stevens English brake lost between this city and Smithton Monday evening. Finder please return to Stevens livery stable and oblige.

E.W. Stevens Smithton Stevens

Bess Hail Fires 72 At Seven-Up Elite Bowling

Miss Bess Hail posted a remarkable score of 72 last night at the Elite bowling hall in Seven-Up. The performance showcased her skill and drew attention from local bowing enthusiasts.

Miss Bess Hail

Joe Roe Promises Strong Team For Next Sunday's Game

Joe Roe states a solid lineup will play next Sunday likely featuring the Kansas City Schmelzers. The remark signals strong expectations for the upcoming contest.

Joe Roe Kansas City Schmelzers

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Farmer Electio Ladies’ Musical Club AMD Police Probate Court Mrs. Calvert the Conductors’ Convention Hail’s Stair Oxford Atchison Railroad Ses! J. D. Hail Dry Goods Co W. W. Butcher Kan Henry Wilson
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