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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1904
Page
7
The union prayer meeting moves to Broadway Presbyterian Friday evening and the union revival begins Sunday June 12 instead of June 15. Dr Munhall will arrive June 15 to lead services, with city pastors directing events before then.
The article promotes Indian named places like Muskoka and Kawartha as delightful summer outings. It notes the Grand Trunk Illinois Centre car route between St Louis and Montreal. Effective June 1 special low round trip fares apply from the Southwest with free descriptive literature on request to Grand Trunk Railway Advertising, Chicago.
A 16 year old Denver boy, F. H. Smultzer, swam 112 yards and 5 inches under water in Endell Street baths, within inches of the 113 yards 1 inch Finney record. He swam at 75 degrees while Finney’s record used 80 degrees. Smultzer plans another attempt in autumn.
A Sedalia baker M. Riley of 1611 East Fourth Street credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing chronic back pain and kidney trouble. He reports severe attacks diminished after using the product bought at W. E. Bard Drug Company. Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo is listed as U.S. sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Mrs James A Garfield widow of the late President, aged 72, is reported more feeble after a transfer for recuperation to Carpinteria. A nervous breakdown and winter bronchitis have left her condition serious. her daughter Mollie Brown stays with her and doctors orders strict rest. Visitation is barred as family awaits possible travel of sons from Ohio.
W. P. Miller a longtime Missouri resident since 1853 died Monday at his Beaman home. Survived by wife and children Mrs. J. B. Kabler Marshall J. B. Miller Hughesville Mrs. S. C. Hoyland Seattle and Mrs. J. Lemon Lincoln. Funeral held this afternoon at 2 39 oclock.
Mothers cry for relief as a seasonal fever grips children with stomach headaches and constipation. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children claims to cure ailments and remove worms. Available from druggists for 25 cents with free sample by mailing to Allen S. Omsted of LeRoy New York.
A large delegation from the Fraternal Order of Eagles decorated the grave of O. E. Thomas at the city cemetery on Monday afternoon. Addresses were given by Sam Fell and Tom Robb as the ritual services were conducted.
The advert promises plain methods no secret processes or harmful compounds and offers reliable laundry work with strict care. Longan's Steam Laundry invites customers to be convinced by its claim of good honest labor.
Announcement lists Mark A. McGruder as Democratic primary candidate, C C Kelly as Republican nominee sought, H K Beate as Democratic nominee, and O N M Barnett as Democratic candidate for Pettis County prosecuting attorney.
Li Witz describes catarrh as a constitutional disease needing internal treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo promises cure or $100 and is taken in drops to a teaspoonful, affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
An old grocer advertisement urges using Red Cross Ball Blue to keep fabrics white. It promotes a large two ounce package priced at five cents and notes widespread availability in grocers' shops.
The Sentinel announces I. N. Sprecher of Dresden township as a Democratic primary candidate for sheriff of Pettis County. Also named is Charles S. Williams as a Pettis County sheriff candidate, pending Democratic primary action.
Sedalia Trust Company announces a real estate loan set for Sedalia properties. The notice outlines loan terms and eligibility for borrowers seeking to finance parcels in Sedalia city limits.
The Lake Shore Railway offers a book titled Summer Tours to Mountains Lakes and Seashore to help plan vacations. Request by B. P. Humphrey T P A 202 Boston Building Kansas City or C F Daly chief A G P A Chicago.
A J Hughes of Lamonte township is named as a candidate for County Collector subject to Democratic primary action.
County Treasurer Clemens Honkamp announces candidacy for renomination, subject to Democratic primary action.
A local legal notice announces loan services offered by attorney C C Lawson based in rooms 10 8 9 of the Katy Building with telephone contact 467.
Mrs Arthur Osborn of Decatur Michigan recounts severe heart and nervous symptoms eased by Dr Miles Heart Corvine and Pain Pills. She praises rapid relief and says she recommends the remedies widely. A friend in Laurence also found relief from muscular rheumatism using Dr Miles Pain Pills.
In Pittsburg on May 31 a Confederate flag display during Highland school memorial exercises sparked a near riot when a Virginia boy cheered the flag. C G Walters of Post 117 confronted the salute, discarding the banner on the floor as commotion erupted and the program ended.
An OCR fragment references The Kind You Have Always Bought or Dickman Jeweler at 113 Ohio Street, with repeated headings suggesting an old classified or notice item. The readable portion centers on a jewelry business name and street address in a historical context.
The ad urges choosing quality laundry service to avoid a mottled linen look with torn button holes. It claims this shop achieves unmatched results, ensuring creditable appearance on collars cuffs and shirts.
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