Mrs Mary Sneed Dies in Pettis County Tragedy
Mrs Mary Sneed wife of Captain John M Sneed of near Sedalia died after three weeks illness caused by anxiety over her husband who suffers heart trouble since last February Her death shocks Pettis County and may hasten his end She helped move the first Presbyterian church to Broadway and will be buried at 2:30 or 3 with Rev E W Clippinger in charge and seven children surviving among them D D Frank W Sneed pastor in St Louis.
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Pettis County
Mary Sneed
John M. Sneed
Sedalia
Mrs. Sneed
Legion
Danville
Kentucky
Captain Sneed
Sedalia church appoints Rev J M Boon as pastor
Rev J M Boon takes the pastorate of Fifth Street M E Church Sedalia to succeed Rev Felix R Hill. Rev J E McDonald of Higginsville named presiding elder of the Clinton district at Marshall convention. Boon previously served Sedalia eight years. Other Clinton district appointments listed include J E McDonald presiding elder Clinton F E Gordon Montrose circuit and W F Wagner Spruce circuit.
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J. M. Boon
Fifth Street
M. E. Church of
Sedalia
J. E. McDonald
Higginsville
Marshall
Boon
Marshall Conference
Clinton District
Clinton
F. E. Gordon
Montrose
W. F. Wagner
Spruce
O. E. Vivian
Garden City
W. M. McAllister
Huntingdale
W. B. Morgan
Calhoun
J. R. Strong
Clerical Appointments Across Circuits and Missions
Windsor and multiple circuits list names including McClannahan Pattison Boon Welborn Auld Bull Hesler Wood Disch Patterson White Keller and Cain. W. E. Brown to supply and P M Cain noted as student at Central College.
Local News Briefs From Sedalia City Scene
The street railway laid off workers and cut cars after park closures. Lester Burchfield leaves for Rocky Ford Colorado to join Golden Rule department store. Constable Robb injured his hand catching a loose horse. Mrs H L Cannon hosted a party for her sister Lucille Kelk. The Milburn funeral was at Epworth M E church with Knights and Ladies of Security involvement. Charles Bartle, Oklahoma City Times Journal editor, to marry Floy Gaines October 29. Miss Hattie Gold’s pupils enjoyed a hay ride. Christian Endeavor luncheon and six new church members. R L Carson reports lead mines near Cole Camp ready to resume operations.
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Charles M. Bartle
Oklahoma City
Hattie Gold
Prospect School
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
R. L. Carson
Cole Camp
Pettis County Exhibit At St Louis Fair Featured
G H Shephard La Monte nurseryman will showcase over 600 labeled Pettis county fruit plates at the St Louis fair next week. The Sentinel praises his community work and hopes he wins top prizes. He will be joined by Lon Luther editor of the Lamonte Record.
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G. H. Shephard
Lamonte
St. Louis Fair
Missouri
Pettis County
Marriage Licenses for Adam Scott and Mattie Tivis
Adam Scott aged 24 of Lamonte and Mattie E Tivis aged 18 of Johnson County have been issued marriage licenses. The couple’s records appear in the city’s public notices section.
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Adam Scott
Lamonte
Mattie E. Tivis
Johnson County
Brooks' Skeeter Regulator Drives ’em Off
A local note announces 10c Skeeter Regulator by Brooks at Bard's Drug Store, signaling a small town pharmacy promotion or product sale.
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Brooks’ Skeeter
Bard’s Drug Store
Brooks
Bandmaster Innes and the Borghi Debacle
The tale centers on F N Innes the bandmaster who imported Signora Borghi the Italian Carmen for his winter program. She was booked for first class steamship passage but arrived to find only a ten day voyage available. To secure a berth in the Lucania he paid 250 dollars after cabling and dealing with a sick seller. Innes recalls the episode as his early trouble with show business.
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Borghi
London
Signora
Innes
Lucania
Peculiar Accident Dany This Aboard Rail Yard
O W Kinsey a Missouri Pacific switchman was struck on the knee by a fragment from a railroad torpedo exploded by a passing engine. He was hospitalized first at Katy hospital then sent to Missouri Pacific hospital in St Louis. His injuries are serious but not fatal.
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O. W. Kinsey
Mr. Kinsey
Katy
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Eastbound rail travel shows record demand this year
Mr. H. C. Townsend, Missouri Pacific general passenger and ticket agent, returned from the east after attending the advisory committee and other meetings. He reports rail travel in the east is heavier than ever, with days of advance reservations on all lines and extra baggage storage at key points. A large European travel presence is also noted this year.
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H. C. Townsend
Missouri -Pacific Railway
Avisory Committee
American Association
G. P
T. A
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Townsend
East
Western Lines meet to discuss pass agreement
George W. Ristine calls executive officers of the western lines to convene next Tuesday in Chicago at the western trunk lines committee headquarters to review the free transportation pass agreement for the coming year. The following day the lines parties assemble at the same venue to adopt resolutions limiting free transport starting January 1, 1902.
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George W. Ristine
Western Lines
Chicago
Western Trunk Lines Committee
Death of Simon Sterne, longtime railroad law authority
Simon Sterne, general counsel of the Missouri Kansas and Texas and a landmark figure in New York law for over two decades, died in New York at age 62. He was among the nation’s most respected railroad specialists and a leading figure in the New York bar.
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Bershire
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Long Hill
Conn
Simon Sterne
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
New York
Hospital Arrivals
A list noting new arrivals at the hospital including A. Smith a crusher laborer from Sweeney C. Bullock a machinist from Denison Ross Ormond a fence gang member from String town Raymond Menekara an assistant fore man with an extra gang from Eddy each entry names the worker and their associated crew or town.
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A. Smith
Sweeney
C. Bullock
Denison
Ross Ormond
Fence Gang
Stringtown
Raymond Menekara
Extra Gang
Eddy
William Rupert Hurt Injured as Bridge Strike Near St Louis
William Rupert Hurt a brakeman on the Missouri Pacific astrern division was badly injured when struck by a bridge near St Louis last night. He was taken to Missouri Pacific hospital in St Louis and his wife departed for the city after a telegram confirming the injury. They reside at
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William Rupert
Missouri Pacific
St .Louis
St. Louis
Rupert
Injury details sought after crash at city street corner
An unspecified crash occurred at the corner of Engineer and Sixth streets. The extent of the injuries could not be learned.
Fall Campaign Inventory Offers Quick Sale
Vendor promotes a fall stock sale at 112 West Main offering surplus goods enough to stock three grocery stores with prices set for rapid movement. Come and see.
Eastern Star Visit Planned by Warrensburg Matron
Mrs. Mary Russell deputy grand matron of the Eastern Star will visit the Sedalia chapter Thursday evening. The Warrensburg chapter will accompany her for lodge work a banquet and a social hour. The visitors arrive at 410 p m.
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Mary Russell
Warrensburg
The
Eastern Star
Sedalia
Dow Drug Co Silk Paper Tablets Sell New Stationery
Fine line of society stationery in assorted tints offered with the latest novelties. New silk paper available in tablet form at Dow Drug company located at Sec ond and Ohio.
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Dow Drug Company
Second and
Ohio
Will Have Big Wedding of Bruehl and Miss Klein
Ferdinand Bruehl and Miss Magd lena Klein of Lutman Pettis county plan a large wedding at the bride’s home tomorrow night. About 250 guests expected with a supper following. Miss Klein is Bruehl’s sister in law and a dispensation was obtained by telephone from Bishop Glennon Kansas City to permit the marriage.
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Ferdinand Bruehl
Magdalena Klein
Lutman
Pettis County
Miss Klein
Bruehl
Glennon
Kansas City
The Coffeyburg Owl Defies Narrow Thinking
The Coffeyburg Owl asserts it is unhampered by narrow minded criticism. It proclaims no restriction impedes its progress and ridicules attempts to circumscribe its work.
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Coffeyburg
Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry Ad Encourages Patronage
An old newspaper ad touts Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry inviting customers to try its service. It emphasizes quality cleaning and reliability with a local business appeal.
State Treasurer Reports Finances In Good Condition
The Books State Treasurer's Report indicates solid finances amid a budget update. An alleged library swindler was arrested in Cameron and is in custody.
State Treasurer Reports August to September Balances
Jefferson City mo October 1 state treasurer Williams filed his monthly report with the governor showing a balance of 1 513 708 32 at August 31 receipts for September 800 088 45 and disbursements for September 1 135 830 68 balance September 30 1 177 966 09 Disbursements include 300 000 in bonds with interest sent to Merchants Laclede bank of St Louis fiscal agent to redeem that amount October 1
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Jefferson City
Williams
Merchants-Laclede Bank of
George Clapper Bound Over in Obtainment Case
Butler Missouri Oct 1 George Clapper arrested at Cameron Missouri and brought here bound over to the circuit court on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses He posed as a salesman for the Supplement Book company of St Louis and took warrants from country school districts for library books to be delivered later He sold the warrants to local banks and disappeared The books had not arrived when the money was due Clapper is likely part of a gang recently warned about by Superintendent Carrington to school boards
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Butler, Mo
George Clapper
Cameron
Supplement Book Company
St. Louis
Clapper
Carrington
Death in Rolla From Bleeder Disease
Rolla Missouri October 1 Jesse Froxell about 21 years old died this morning from a disease described as bleeder He had nosebleeds for three weeks and bled almost constantly for four days He also bled from the roof of his mouth gums lips and facial pores over the past two days leading to his death.
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Rolla, Mo
Jesse Froxell
Rolla
Farmer Joe Wunderlie Death In Self Inflicted Gun Incident
Hermann Missouri September 30 A prosperous farmer Joe Wunderlie living eleven miles southwest of Hermann ended his life Sunday afternoon by shooting himself. Despondent over crop failure he lacked feed for his horses and cattle and took his own life.
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Hermann
Joe Wunderlie
John Sheets Dead In Holden Visit
John Sheets, about 60, an old citizen of Holden Township, died Sunday while visiting his former home in Ohio. His body will be brought back to Holden for burial.
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Holden, Mo
John Sheets
Ohio
Sedalia Steam Laundry Ad Claims Value for Money
A local laundry advertises its services promising strong value for money and reliable cleaning for customers seeking affordable garment care.
College Branching Out Adds Agricultural and Dairying Dept
George R. Smith college, the famed colored educational institution, will likely add an agricultural and dairying department. Prof. J. W. Hoffman will lead the division, bringing advanced credentials from multiple colleges and specialist study at Michigan University Flood University and Harvard.
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George R. Smith College
J. W. Hoffman
Michigan University
Flood University
Harvard
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Mrs. Mary
the Grim Reaper
Pioneers
Sneed
End
F. R. Hill
R. Hill
Street Railway Company
Ing
Lester Burchfield
Hub
Rocky Ford
Colo
Golden Rule Department
J. A. Robb
H. L. Cannon
Lucille Kelk
D. B. Milburn
Epworth
F. W. Simpson
Knights and Ladies of Security
F. N. Innes
Signora Bor
Ghi
Carmen
Justice David Kinsey
Missouri- Pacific Yards
East Medalia
W. L. Jeffries
C. A. Chapel
Pete Hurley
Lee
Colorado
Tindell
Man Doolittle
H. Luke
Samuel Brown
Missouri Pa
Cific Car
A. T. Stewart
Frisco
Clinton Dem
C. W. McMahon
Memphis
Harding
Iron Mountain
Colorado Railroad
Frank L. Martin
Missouri, Kansas and
Cincinnati
Martin
Counsel Sterne
William Rupert Hurt
West Main
Longan
Holden
Farmer
Sedalia Steam Laundry
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