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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
5
The column records numerous local residents and visitors with trips to Jefferson City, Warrensburg, Kansas City, Columbia, and beyond. Notables include B. W. Plage, W. E. Morseman, J. H. Looney and son, S. P. Bailey, Col. Charles Zoll and Governor Dockery's staff, with several family visits in Holden, Warsaw, Warrensburg, and other towns.
J C Van Riper arrived from East St Louis. Monte Carnes returned to Kansas City after visiting relatives. Mrs M A Cole and daughter Emma from Clarksburg Mo arrived to visit Mr and Mrs I B Cole. Mrs Frank Zoll of Florida arrived for a short visit before returning to St Louis. Chester Pace resigned as Western Union messenger. Morris Loygan succeeded him at Loeffler Guenther shoe factory.
Carl A Guenther offers a full line of summer goods at 310 Ohio Street. Prices described as bargains and access to the choicest kinds advertised for shoppers.
At a Wednesday meeting the Williams Creek Mining Company was formed with 25000 dollars capital. Directors include A Kreisel Cole Camp and George FE Dugan E B Quisenberry John McGaw and S Williams all of the city. Officers are George E Dugan president Charles Williams vice president FE B Quisenberry treasurer FF E Roffman sr secretary. The firm will offer 5006 dollars in stock to finance development of property near Raymond formerly held by the Union company where rich ore has been found in the mineral belt.
The funeral for Ira Hinsdale was held at 3 p.m. from the family home at Broadway and Missouri Avenue. It drew many floral tributes from Elks, Scottish Rite Masons, Shriners, Knights of Pythias, and others. Prominent attendees included J. G. Stowe and Steven Thatcher. The service featured Rev. Fannon and Rev. Dr. Fuller with music by Mrs. Steele and a quartet. Ted Sloan traveled from Chicago for the funeral. Pallbearers included the same as the Sentinel list with Thomas Keogh replacing Richard Gentry.
Last night at the Royal Tribe hall Sedalia court No 30 Tribe of Ben Thur entertained friends with music readings and refreshments. The program featured piano vocal and violin solos plus a violin trio and a recitation with two young performers praised for their first public appearance. Refreshments included Arlington ice cream and cake.
Bert Peterson of Milwaukee tried to hypnotize a farm bull to prove a wager of ten dollars. The bull threw him onto a rail fence, fracturing two ribs injuring his shoulder and cutting his face. He was treated at the scene and expected to recover.
Ex manager Roe confiscated Sedalia’s team suits this afternoon forcing the Sedalia-Nevada game to be played in borrowed outfits from Hill’s Business. Shortstop Ford and Roe clashed on Ohio Street with no injuries. Judge Dalby has attached Roe for 50 dollars repaid loan. Roe plans to seek an injunction to block the game and defend the day’s events with light entertainments promised for spectators.
Mrs Quigley Miss Jane Ware and Miss Mildred Latimer attend Lexington exercises. Teachers from Southeast school and friends picnic at Forest Park last evening with supper hour bowling, bear riding and amusements. Edward Donnelly praised as crowd’s champion howler among guests including Helen Cora May Logan Nellie Tessie Donnelly Minnie Shaffer Wells Mrs Wells Emma Bouldin Louie Ritchie Edward Donnelly Walter Moore Will Peyton John Crutcher.
Mrs Charles Rockwell entertained a large number of guests at her East Fifth Street home last evening in honor of Mrs Kate Houx and Miss Gertrude Faulhaber of St Louis who have been visiting here for several weeks.
Mrs J L Babcock and Miss Kate Slater entertained a group of friends to honor Miss Lillian Gardner of Springfield Missouri. A guessing contest formed the main activity with prizes awarded to Mrs W M Johns and Mrs Harvey MacGuegin. Refreshments included pineapple ice, cake and bon bons and musical selections were offered by the guests.
Mrs. L N Guild issues invitations for a Friday afternoon reception at her West Broadway home. Guests include Mrs. Trevor of Ithaca New York and Miss Taft of Rocheport New York. The Rocking Chair club ladies are guests of honor.
Engineer J. O. Frick and family receive invitation to the marriage of Miss Rosemary Madden and Mr. Oscar G. Miller, both of Kansas City, set for Wednesday June 4 at St. Aloysius church. Mr. and Mrs. Frick and daughter Nellie will attend.
Mrs. George W. Ferrell of West Seventh street will entertain a company of friends this evening as a compliment to Mrs. I. W. Mitchell of St. Louis.
Mrs. J. C. McLaughlin welcomed guests including her daughter Mrs. E P Ford and relatives Mrs. Ferguson and Mrs. T. W. Mitchell of St Louis. Each guest introduced an old family relic, with many unique items presented. The home was decorated and refreshments served.
Mrs. J B Quigley plans a Friday party for her son William who graduates today from Wentworth academy in Lexington.
Miss Lettie Kirkpatrick of Kansas City will marry W C Sourwine of Warrensburg Missouri on June 20. Miss Camilla Sicher, formerly of Sedalia, serves as bridesmaid and has visited the city often.
Rep DeArmond of Missouri introduces a bill to declare the Osage river not navigable above the county line between Benton and St. Clair counties in Missouri.
A large two ounce package of Red Cross Ball Blue is advertised for five cents as a stain free white clothes aid used by housekeepers.
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