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Newspaper

Sedalia Evening Sentinel

Location

Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1902

Page

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Riot Over Beef At Missouri Penitentiary Prompts Warden's Mission

Jefferson City May 27 An incipient riot among convicts at the Missouri State Penitentiary erupted over the quality of beef in hash. Convicts labeled it concession beef and refused to work until improvements were made. Warden Wooldridge left for Kansas City to meet Cudahy Packing Co. about the contract price and suspected doctored meat._contract details show beef priced at $4.18 per hundred after a drop from $5.03. Officials warned revocation if doctored meat is found.

Jefferson City Missouri State Penitentiary Cudahy Packing Company Kansas City Wooldridge Todd Penitentiary

Third Kansas City Regiment Encampment May Be Moved

The Third regiment may skip Sedalia for summer encampment over money concerns. A guaranteed fund is not yet raised and a decision will come after a Wednesday armory meeting. Major Lamb and Capt. John Hall inspected Sedalia’s State fair grounds as a tentative site.

Lamb St. Joseph Sedalia Lake Contrary Kansas City Journal John Hall Fair Grounds

Business Men's Club Sets Important Wednesday Meeting

The Business Men's Club will meet Wednesday at 9 o'clock in the morning at the W. L. Porter Real Estate office. The gathering is described as highly important with matters of great import to be presented. J. Cannon serves as President and J. Frost Waddell as Secretary.

Business Men’s Club W. L. Porter Real Estate Company J. M. Cannon J. Frost Waddell Sec’y

Missing Smiths Last Seen Leaving East Third Street

Mr and Mrs Frank Smith formerly of the 1400 block East Third street are missing their present whereabouts unknown. They left behind all household goods and neighbors discovered their absence some time after departure. Mr Smith worked in the Missouri Pacific shops and is believed to have gone to Versailles.

Frank Smith East Third Street Smith Missouri Pacific Versailles

Have you tried our Boston Pitted Cherr's with Ice Cream

Dow Drug Co suggests Boston Pitted Cherr ies with ice cream as a tasty treat. The prompt promotes a product pairing likely for customers seeking a dessert idea.

Boston Dow Drug Co

Moniteau Republicans elect county ticket in Missouri

California Monday the Republicans of Moniteau county elected a county ticket with candidates for representative G. A. Burkhardt probate judge B. N. Bybee circuit clerk C. C. Treiber county clerk C. W. Burford county attorney C. M. Gordon collector J. J. Hughes sheriff Ernest Speiler treasurer P Cook coroner Dr. W. A. Dearing presiding judge Jeff Renshaw judge first district court J. J. Scherer second district H. F. Wenget

Moniteau Republicans California Moniteau County G. A. Burkhardt B. N. Bybee C. C. Treiber C. W. Burford C. M. Gordon J. J. Hughes Ernest Speiler P. ©. Cook W. A. Dearing Jeff Renshaw First District Court J. J. Sherer H. F. Wenget

Hud nut line of perfumes offered in Sedalia

Sedalia shoppers are invited to try the celebrated Hud nut line of perfumes praised for finest quality ever offered in town by W. E. Bard Drug Company.

Sedalia W. E. Bard Drug Company

Hardware drummer injured by accidental gunshot in hand

Gus Foster, a Sedalia hardware drummer for the Marshall Howe Hardware Co., was shot in the hand while removing a turtle shell on Thursday. He was treated by Dr. Calloway and is recovering well after the accident reported Saturday.

Gus Foster Gus Dr. Calloway Marshall-Howe Hardware Company Sedalia Warrensburg

Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry Gains Reputation

The Sedalia Steam Laundry, run by Longan, earns notice for its high quality laundry services, reflecting a longstanding local business prestige and customer satisfaction in the city.

Disturbed Peace Arrest Of Local Candymaker

John M. Schoell of 123 East Pettis street was arrested this morning for disturbing the peace of his family and neighbors. He faces a hearing before Judge Truxell at 9 a.m. tomorrow. Schoell, a candymaker, is described as ordinarily well behaved and may have been drinking.

John M. Schoell East Pettis Street Truxell Schoell

Sedalia patrons praise Dow Drug Co chocolate sodas

Our patrons say our chocolate sodas are the best in Sedalia as Dow Drug Co highlights its soda fountain appeal and local patron endorsements.

Sedalia Dow Drug Co

Gould Plans Westward Reach for Transcontinental Line

New York May 27 reports wide plans by the Goulds to build a transcontinental railway system centered on Missouri Pacific. George Gould to personally inspect recently acquired properties from Atlantic to the Rockies after polo tournaments end. Possibility of purchasing more roads or forming closer alliances as part of the system. Over 359 car loads of live stock shipped via Katy over two days highlight regional activity.

New York Goulds Missouri Pacific George Gould Gould Atlantic Rocky Mountains

Senator Clark Builds Salt Lake City to Los Angeles Railroad

The Joplin News notes Senator Clark of Montana is funding a railroad project from his monthly income drawing a $900000 check for May and continuing this practice until the line is finished. The Clinton Democrat adds Clark is a Democrat who once taught school in Georgetown Pettis county Missouri and jokingly compares his wealth to Carnegie while doubting a newspaper venture.

Joplin News Senator Clark Montana Salt Lake City Los Angeles Clinton Democrat Clark Georgetown Pettis County Carnegie

Train collision near Muskogee injures crew and clerks

A Missouri Kansas and Texas passenger train struck flat cars one mile north of Muskogee Indian Territory Sunday night. The engine and a mail car were badly wrecked and the engineer and fireman seriously hurt. Two Sedalia mail clerks, E E Bixby and John F Catterlin, escaped serious injury. The cause of the flat cars on the main line is unclear.

Kansas Texas Muskogee I. T Sedalia E. E. Bixby John F. Catterlin

Bridge moved on Raritan River in record time

New Brunswick New Jersey May 27 The Pennsylvania Railroad completed the relocation of the bridge over the Raritan River in remarkably quick time. Officials credited precise planning and favorable weather for the smooth operation. The bridge’s move enables improved river traffic and supports ongoing regional railroad developments.

Tan River George W. Mershon Schuyl Raritan River New Brunswick N. Z Pennsylvania Railroad Rari

Optimistic rumor on Pacific shops expansion June 15

Reports say about one hundred workers will join the Pacific shops in this city on June 15 and nineteen adjoining lots have been purchased to expand capacity. The Sentinel cannot verify from official sources but hopes the reports are true.

Pacific the Sentinel

Sedalia family relocates with railroad move

Mrs. Mike Lartonoix and children moved from Sedalia and will settle in this city after Mr. Lartonoix was transferred to the area. Conductor P. R. Adams arrived Monday to take charge of the regular passenger train from Lexington to Jefferson City.

Mike Lartonoix Sedalia

Tax board meeting with Clinton and Boonville officials

Peyton Parks and Judge Jnc A Bushnell of Clinton and Judge Williams of Boonville visited the city en route to Jefferson City. They are members of the board appointed to revise the tax regulations.

Peyton Parks Jnc. A. Bushnell Clinton Parks Jefferson City Judge Williams Boonville

Sedalia launches new Electric Stove polish enterprise

A newly launched Sedalia enterprise reports strong results for its Electric Stove polish now manufactured locally. John Wilkerson placed large orders in five top Central Missouri cities last week, signaling wide demand.

Sedalia John Wilkerson Missouri

Paints of every description offered at reasonable prices

W. E. Bard Drug Co. advertises paints of all descriptions with high quality and reasonable prices.

W. E. Bard Drug Co

Bought a Fine Horse by Ellison Sire at Sentinel Agent

Robert Baldwin, agent for the Sentinel, has bought six year old horse by Ellison out of Hambertonian from J. W. Warren. The animal is being trained by McAllister of Stevens' livery stable and promises to be one of the finest travelers in the country.

Robert Baldwin the Sentinel J. W. Warren Ellison Hambertonian McAllister Stevens

Third regiment entertainment fund solicitation list

A notice states that Col. J.C. Shelton Col. A. C. Demuth Edward McGuerren FE. G. Cassidy and Leon Huckins are appointed to solicit funds for the entertainment of the Third regiment during its July encampment.

J.C. Shelton A. C. Demuth Edward McGuerren FE. G. Cassidy Leon Huckins

Women Recommend Our Work to Neighbors and Friends

Women recommend Longan's Laundry to neighbors and friends, citing reliable service and convenient phone contact at 154.

Longan

Mrs Lon Ware Dead in Sedalia After Long Illness

The death of Mrs. Lon V. Ware, a Sedalia landmark, occurred at 6 30 Monday evening after years of kidney trouble. She leaves her husband, one son George 12, a brother and several sisters. Funeral at Southern M E church Wednesday at 2 30 with Rev Boon officiating and music by Mrs Charles.

Sedalia George Belle Hutchinson Emma Lamkin Appleton City W. Y. Cline Beams Misa Lou Hutchihean Seaman Nanci Mattie Hutchinson M. E. Church South M. E Boon Charles Messrs Lee Looney E. W. Shultz W. HA. Powell J. ©. Williams T. J. Brown Thomas W .Bast

Funeral notice for Lady Ware in Royal Tribe hall

Mrs Annie Schumacher and Mrs Helen Berry request attendance at the funeral of Lady Ware at the Royal Tribe of Joseph hall at 12 30 Wednesday.

Joseph Hall Lady Ware Annie Schumacher L. C Helen Berry R. K

Rosemary Madden and Oscar George Miller Wed at St. Aloysius

Will Glass of the city and other ushers will assist at the marriage of Miss Rosemary Madden and Mr. Oscar George Miller at St. Aloysius church in Kansas City on June 4.

Will Will Glass Rosemary Madden Oscar George Miller St. Aloysius Church Kansas City

Concert Postponed Due to Cold Weather

The first park concert announced for this evening has been postponed to Friday evening because of unusually cool weather turning a planned event into a rescheduled performance.

Refined young lady sought to keep house for small family

Wanted advertisement seeks a refined young lady to live in and maintain a household for a small family. Treated as part of the family with good home and fair wages. Call between 10 and 11 am Wednesday at 320 East Second Street.

East Second Street

Dow Drag Co Sets Guide to Fine Soda Water Making

Dow Drag Co outlines the craft of crafting excellent soda water as a mastered art with practical steps and tips for achieving perfect fizz and balance.

Dow Drag Co

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Warden Wooldridge Iexkansas City Sedalia Steam Laundry Jossip Harriman Katy Missouri, Kansas and Texas Company Muskogee Wreeck TAX Board Lon Ware Lady Maccabees
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