26 May 1902
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1902
Page
1
A tornado hit Lake Creek Township Saturday evening causing major damage on the Klein farm. Joli Klein’s house destroyed and Mrs. Klein and a child seriously injured. A mare and a colt lifted over fences, chickens feathered, and nearby Hoadley farm sheds blown down. Nearby report notes Mrs Klein internal injuries.
Rev Fr Brannan from Weatherford Texas drew large audiences at St Patrick s church with vivid illustrations and engaging sermons. To accommodate the crowds he used the court house for the rest of the week and will speak each evening with topics including Objections to the Catholic Doctrine of Confession and Necessity of Infant Baptism Demonstrated from the King James Bible.
Epworth M E Church crowded Sunday morning for Rev Simpson memorial day address. Fifty G A R veterans attended including State Commander I T Bronson as special guest. W R C ladies were present. Services opened with prayer by Comrade Smith and closed with benediction by Comrade Highleyman.
A Sedalia laundry business emphasizes high class service and professional care in its operations and customer offerings.
The fragment references labor troubles under a Wilkesbarre or Hazleton Pennsylvania date line, suggesting events reported there may have been overlooked. No specific names, dates, or actions are provided in the readable text.
The service, led by Rev. C. A. Buchanan and assisted by another pastor, honored Miss Smith with a quiet burial. Details of date and location are not provided in the fragment.
Powell of East Sedalia Baptist church oversaw the Sunday service as the remains of Miss Amy Smith were laid to rest in the city cemetery. The church choir, led by Mrs. E. Northway, provided music and the floral designs pleased with beauty and humor.
The article highlights cold storage as a major step in modern industry. It notes a Sedalia plant on a principal street, built of white porcelain with nickel plated copper detailing, maintaining near zero temperatures for perishable goods. At Farris' Pharmacy 418 Ohio street a miniature cold storage and verdant fountain are displayed, emphasizing the novelty and practicality of such facilities.
Have you tried our Boston Pitted Cherries with Ice Cream Dow Drug Co advertises a tasty pairing and invites customers to enjoy the dessert combo.
C. W. McCormick a Missouri Pacific boilermaker and J. R. McAllister of Stevens livery barn nearly drowned when their buggy overturned while fording Muddy near Joseph Bouldin's place north of town.
Patrons declare Dow Drug Co. serves the best chocolate sodas in Sedalia, praising quality and flavor at the local drugstore.
Foreman M. E. Cue of the Capital office and Miss Hattie E. Robinson of Bunceton will wed at 8 30 this evening in a ceremony conducted by Rev F. L. Cook at his residence.
Women suggest our services to neighbors and friends, spreading word about Longan's Laundry located at phone 154.
Volney B. Cushing of Bangor Maine, a temperance orator of national fame, will speak in a local church on Sunday June 2. The event promises a rousing address and draws attention from area residents.
Dow Drug Co. presents guidance on crafting quality soda water as an art form, sharing proven techniques and expert tips for producing polished, refreshing beverages.
Heavy rains and Sunday night downpour washed out the Katy high line three miles east of Paola Kansas causing trains No 117 and 118 to be delayed for hours. Conductor J P Gardner narrowly avoided a ditch. Wrecking crew from Paola repaired the track in three hours as Superintendent N J Finney headed to Paola to investigate.
A major washout Sunday on the river route west of Boonville at Mile post 145 prompts continued Sedalia train traffic. A large repair crew from Jefferson City heads to the scene as two bridges are reported destroyed and the roadbed badly damaged.
Rumor says CC F Schragg traveling engineer for the Katy will resign to take effect the first of the month and accept a similar post with the Choctaw at Little Rock. The report could not be verified due to Schragg's absence. Ed Manchester is named as possible successor if he leaves.
Common trucker DD P Lartz fireman Tom MeeMasters of the bridge and building department Denison Henry Barr section laborer Atoka E Williams extra gang Cherryville Tom Johnson extra gang Cherryville report new arrivals to city services and construction crews with roles listed for each person.
General Manager Russell Harding and Superintendents D. Hardy and G. T. Ross led a tour of inspection of the entire system. The party reviewed operations and noted conditions across departments.
Reports say Mrs W Hill of near the Katy stockyards was assaulted by her telegraph operator husband and left in a critical condition. Sheriff Dillard and Deputy Robb found the family alive with a scratch on her hand from a wrestle over a hatchet. Hill had been drinking.
Hall Caine's novel adaptation The Christian draws strong crowds in wartime, with 175 New York and 110 Boston performances. Liebler & Co. brings a 50 member company, two car loads of scenery, and Edward Morgan returns as John Storm in the new production.
Peter Pehl leads a work force renovating storefronts for O. P. Wilcox harness shop and Fred Bunger saloon. Fronts will be refaced to match Pehl’s block, with interior upgrades planned upstairs.
Providence delays time card for Missouri Pacific. Switch Tender Frank Cunningham takes charge of passenger trains at the Missouri Pacific depot. Surveying corps of the St. Louis Kansas City and Colorado railroad camped at Reed's branch on the Katy, twelve miles southwest of Sedalia. Missouri Pacific officials' special train passed through Sedalia about 10 o'clock this morning.
Marshall L. Dehaven a Katy conductor and his wife returned from Galveston and Rock Island Texas with the bodies of Dehaven's sister Mrs Hogan and her infant. The remans were shipped to Otterville with Mr Dehaven and wife and M H Smith and wife Mrs Smith a daughter of Mrs Hogan.
Sedalia shoppers are told of the celebrated Hud nut line of perfumes described as the finest quality ever offered in town by W. E. Bard Drug Company.
Sunday service at the First Christian church featured two fine sermons by Dr. Moore president of Christian College in Columbia. The evening sermon attacked modern society especially card playing with strictures.
W E Bard Ding Co offers paints of every description with the highest quality at reasonable prices.
Joe Roe of the Sedalia ball club writes that the team works hard with strong defense and pitching. He notes Witt will pitch the next game at Joplin, Carpenter, Vandine, Ford, and Burson deliver solid defense, and he aims to beat Nevada Coffeyville and Iola to reach second place by June 10.
All close scores noted from Iola Fort Scott Joplin Coffeyville and Springfield games. Sedalia Stars thump Tigers 9 0 at Liberty Park with Ed wards striking out 15 as a standout pitching performance.
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