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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
4
Fort Scott Kansas May 25 An aged Hagerstown Indiana man Markis Conway travels alone to pursue a suit against Frank Jordan. Though 59 he is frail with asthma and a devoted husband to a 14 year younger wife who remains at home. He is wealthy and respected near Hagerstown.
A local laundry offers curtain and quilt cleaning services and family washing. Monarch Laundry is operated by Chas. Van Antwerp with both phones 183 listed.
Quincy Illinois May 25 Colonel S P Bartlett Illinois fish commissioner received a letter from P Burgtorff of Florence describing a catfish of 87 pounds caught yesterday. Inside its stomach were a watch two sleeve buttons and a tin coffee pot. Bartlett noted fish are drawn to shiny objects and recalled a bass with a silver tablespoon.
Guthrie wins 5 to 2 over Sedalia after a wild ninth inning error off Cheek allows Jones to score from first. Womack holds Sedalia to one additional hit, while Curtis allows eight singles but keeps them scattered amid strong fielding. The piece also notes roster shakeups and local commentary on Wichita baseball.
An 1870s style ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder with claims it cures corns bunions and foot pain. Sold at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
In police court this morning Frank Whitzel William Hickman and John Smith were fined five dollars each by Magistrate Truxel on the charge of being drunk.
C M Bird of Springfield locates in Sedalia and will tune pianos at home twice yearly. Specializes in fine tone and action regulation with satisfaction guaranteed. 219 West Fifth Street. Bell phone 1641.
Arlington Pharmacy advertises floor finishing services for both old and new floors. Flooring options and service details implied within a local newspaper ad.
Arlington retailer advertises screen enamel to refresh screens and offers paint for various needs.
Albert Winegar Tourgee, noted author and jurist, died in Bordeaux where he resided as American consul. Born May 2, 1838 in Williamsfield Ohio, he served in the Twenty-seventh New York Volunteers and was wounded at Bull Run. He later gained fame for writings on postwar reconstruction issues.
In yesterday’s game at Oklahoma City Leavenworth fell 8 to 2. Batteries played for Oklahoma City with Root Siegle and Fanning Ulrich contributing. Umpire Lewinson officiated.
Judge Tourgee played a major role in the 1875 constitutional convention and served as pension agent after the grant era. He practiced law upon Tennessee's consolidation, then turned to literature producing works such as A Royal Gentleman and The War of the Standards. He edited Continent and Denver Times before settling in Maryville and Bordeaux as consul.
If you are thinking about painting come in and we will name well satisfied property owners whose houses are coated with Sherwin Williams high quality paint in Arlington.
Today in circuit court Apt and Hoffman vs W L Hunnicut appellant note judgment by consent for 56.10. E C White vs James Conner et al equity continued generally.
Sherwin Williams agents invite conversation on paint and painting with Arlington Pharmacy represented here as a contact point. The note signals outreach about products, coatings, and color options.
Paul Hearne was arrested by Deputy Constable Fred Ferguson for disturbing the peace and arraigned before Justice N. H. Rogers. The case was continued until Wednesday May 31.
Mrs Flynn formerly of Columbus was arrested today on murder charges after Specht was found dead on the Flynn home lawn with a bullet through the head. She says a midnight intruder prompted her to fire through the glass and barricade the house. Families of both sides are related as cousins and had been on good terms.
Neglected properties are being repaired and painted as Sedalia embraces a fix up fever. A Sherwin Williams product is recommended before choosing materials for painting. Sherwin Williams paints are claimed to last longest look best and cost less than alternatives with Arlington Pharmacy featured.
The Western Association clubs vary in standing with none matching the Kansas City papers. Pitcher Quinlan is slated to join Leavenworth on its southern trip as Army shows strength at this point. Topeka White Sox travel with a wagon tongue bat mascot for Dutch Persch who has joined the batting slump with the team.
Mrs. Ab Stamford, colored, wife of a Missouri Pacific train porter, died last night at 225 East Cooper Street. Funeral services are set for Friday.
McArthur Ohio May 25 A prominent farmer and Miller and member of the Democratic executive committee J W Specht was shot late last night by Mrs Em a wife s cousin on her lawn Authorities reported the shooting occurred on the residence grounds with details still unfolding.
In procession they moved to Car ruthers hall for opening exercises. Sir Knight Lillara Thompson gave the welcome address and Grand Commander A N Sloan delivered the response. Business sessions will continue and conclude tomorrow.
A premium coating that delivers lasting glossy color to vehicles. Highlights long lasting shine and durable protection for car exteriors.
Sedalia lodge No. 125 B. P. O. E. held a meeting at their club rooms last night and initiated four candidates. They are Attorney James T. Montgomery Dr. Phil Lamm Bud Dillard and Professor Lawrence from the Sedalia High School faculty.
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