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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1904
Page
5
Gebhard Lendbolt a 61 year old retired furniture dealer died at home in New York after he rose early and unfurled a large silk flag to prove he could raise it before his two sons Memorial day. He was found dead at the window from which the flag fluttered.
Local supplier promotes cape or jasmine as decorative options for Decoration Day. The brief notice lists available flowers and urges readers to inquire at the shop for pricing and availability.
The Ladies' Aid of Trinity English Lutheran plans an evening social at Mr. and Mrs. George Whitlinger on South Osage Street. Supper will be served and a cordial invitation is extended to members and friends.
A buggy carrying Mrs. C. W. Worthen and her three children was struck by a trolley car at a grade crossing. The 1-year old son died from injuries, Alonzo, the 5-year old, was dragged under the car with severe injuries. The mother and other two children were bruised but survived. A car passenger suffered minor cuts.
Prof Warner III F P Warner head of the commercial department at Croom's business college in Muscogee I T is in Sedalia and will be taken Wednesday morning to Latham Missouri for an appendectomy His Pettis county upbringing and Hill’s business college graduation are noted and his condition is described as quite critical.
In Chicago a dispute between the Chicago Metal Trades Association and the International Association of Machinists escalates with a Wednesday show down. Up to 20 000 workers may quit after May 31 to protest a proposed ten hour day and Saturday half holiday. The strike wave expands with three more walkouts from struck shops. Union garment workers in Rochester have paid 16 000 in strike benefits, contributing 20 000 to aid Rochester strikers and others.
Botan phones 173 Taylor Transfer. F I Goodenow is in Kansas City on business. Agee of Lamonte visits. Roy Lang stays with relatives in Lamonte. Mrs Scholten returns from Jefferson City. Joe Kirk visits Lamonte. Amick visits relatives in Otterville. Jack Devlin travels to Leavenworth. Blair and Sutton return from Kansas City. Lambirth returns from Versailles. Miss Mary O Bannon, Lamonte, visits relatives. Edward Staton visits from Jefferson City. Wolcott of Russell visits. Mrs Early called to Kansas City. Hopkins and Kemp of Lamonte in the city. Dr Conway of Lamonte visits. A J Hughes campaigns for county collector in city. Terry family and Lois Price return from Lamonte. Dr and Mrs Walker of Lamonte visit. W J McKee of Missouri Pacific returns from Jefferson City. G A Widder returns from Lamonte. Reuben Oglesby, railway and warehouse commissioner candidate, in city. J F Simms returns from Kansas City. George V West, former senator, summering at Sweet Springs. Mae and Ola Potter of Otterville en route home from Lexington. Harry Remington resigns from Greater Hall and moves to Lane. R F Foster and wife of Blandinsville visit J T Lockett in Maplewood. Pettis county pleases Mr. and Mrs. Foster. Roy Pembleton and bride from New Franklin honeymoon at World’s Fair. plan Sedalia home and housekeeping soon.
Local garden row cites fresh cape jasmine blooming near Farris. Daily display notes jasmine care schedule and market availability.
In Joplin Missouri on May 21 Miss Madge McGee queen of the King Jack and Rex Plumbum carnival began a gala week. Despite injuries from an assault by Mrs. J R Weyland she joined the grand opening parade which exceeded any previous Southwest Missouri parade. The carnival marks the first annual tribute to the mining city.
Elvira Floyd Froencke writes a lullaby style poem praising gentle south winds. The speaker vows to till, sow, and harvest with farmer art to keep a loved one and their meadow heart safe from north winds. The verse references planting flowers and keeping them sweet through seasonal cycles.
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The state fair catalogue has been issued with a full premium list and officers of the fair association. It lists superintendents of the departments and includes a racing program for the August 15 to 19 event.
C C Lawson attorney at law offers money to loan and can be reached in rooms 10 8 9 Katy building with phone number 467 for inquiries and arrangements.
A special Alton train carried Lincoln High School graduate Wylie Hoblit along with Clara Hoblit and Walter Wilcox to Springfield for last night’s exercises. They missed their afternoon train, but the chartered service covered the 29 miles in 31 minutes.
Charles Kerns, a colored man, was arrested and arraigned before Magistrate Truxel on a larceny from a dwelling charge. He was held to the criminal court with bond set at $500. The alleged theft involved a purse containing $5 from Mollie Wilson, a colored resident on the north side.
The gunboats Marietta and Castin arrived at Tangier today joining the Brooklyn and Atlanta in harbor. Their arrival caused a profound impression on observers and locals alike.
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