Last Captain and Mrs Sneed Laid to Rest in One Grave
Captain John M. Sneed and his wife Mrs Mary J Sneed were buried side by side after a large, solemn funeral at the Sneed homestead. The service was led by Rev E W Clippinger of Broadway Presbyterian Church, with the couple’s family bearing the caskets. Attendees included Mrs S C Thompson Rev Frank W Sneed and others, highlighting the couple’s esteem in the community.
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John M. Sneed
Sneed
Mary J. Sneed
Servees
E. W. Clippinger
Broadway Presbyterian Church
St. Louis
Harry Sneed
Smithton
R. C. Sneed
Lee Montgomery
Sedalia
S. C. Thompson
Frank W. Sneed
George P. B. Jackson
G. G. West
Captain Sneed
Sweet Springs
A.S. Stewart
Colorado Springs
Colo
Georges. Montgomery
Kansas City
George V. Sneed
Little Rock
Ark
Tribute to Captain John Sneed and wife Maplewood
The Sentinel recalls Captain John Sneed and his wife as two of Maplewood’s best citizens. They lived 78 happy years and raised eight children. For 47 years they gave the town a good name with countless acts of kindness and steady esteem. Reverend Clippinger delivered a comforting eulogy at the burial.
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Clippinger
Imported guaranteed tooth brush at 25 cents
Dow Drug company offers an imported tooth brush guaranteed with bristles replacement or a free new brush if bristles wear out.
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Dow Drug
Durfee Sentenced Eight Years for Crimes
O. S. Durfee has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a crime described in court records. The ruling follows his involvement in offenses that led to a lengthy confinement. Durfee's case highlights ongoing legal actions in the area.
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O. S. Durfee
Misappropriated funds linked to Havana sewer work known in Carthage
The statement notes a man involved in misappropriating $4 400 in connection with government sewer work in Havana. He lived in Carthage years ago, was a Missouri Pacific surveyor, and later a bookkeeper in a woolen mill. He married while residing in Carthage.
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United States
Havana
Carthage
Missouri Pacific
Society and Club Motel Fall Campaign Starts
Invoice just taken announces surplus stock enough to stock three groceries. J M Cain The Spot Cash Grocer advertises sales at 112 114 West Main. Clio club canceled meeting due to Captain and Mrs Sneed funeral. Kathryn Cassidy hosts Adagio club at West Fifth. Beta Sigma Omicron to meet at Lucille Brown’s South Ohio Street. Select Knights and Ladies to dance at Tiede’s hall. Brooks Skeeter Regulator advertised 10c at Bard’s Drug Store.
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Kathryn Cassidy
Adagio Club
West Fifth Street
Lucille Brown
Beta Sigma Omicron
South Ohio Street
Pension grants to four individuals in Missouri towns
A pension of $10 per month is granted to E. L. Foote of Clinton, $12 to Mrs. Mattie E. Vosburg of Warrensburg, $8 to Mrs. Martha A. Long of Iberia, and $8 to Joseph Lutzen of Pyrmont.
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E. L. Foote
Clinton
Mattie E. Vosburg
Warrensburg
Martha A. Long
Iberia
Joseph Lutzen
Pyrmont
Sedalia Steam Laundry Ad Promises Value for Money
A local ad urges customers to send their bundle to Sedalia Steam Laundry promising good value for the money. The notice emphasizes efficient service and reliable cleaning results for garments and linens.
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Sedalia Steam Laundry
Elder Jackson Entertains George R. Smith Faculty
Elder J. W. Jackson of the colored M. E. church entertained the faculty of George R. Smith college along with prominent church members and friends last night. Elegant refreshments were served.
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J. W. Jackson
Colored M. E. Church
George R. Smith College
Sedville Gray Debuts in Stationery from Dow Drug
Dow Drug introduces Sedville Gray ink for stationery highlighting a new color line. The release notes a refined shade and versatility for office use with emphasis on quality materials.
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Sedville Gray
Stationery -Dow Drug Company
Mose Cohn Visits Sedalia Before Moving to Warrensburg
Mose Cohn from Sedalia visited his parents and plans to stay about a month longer to sell part of the Holcomb stock before moving the remainder to Warrensburg.
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Mose Cohn
Sedalia
Mose
Holcomb
Warrensburg
Goethe Faust on stage at the opera house next Tuesday
The Hubert Labadie company presents Goethe's Faust with complete production values at the opera house, scheduled for October 3. The performance aims to contrast purity and evil through a detailed staging and acting.
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Goethe
Faust
Hubert Labadie Company
Opera House
Tea Benefit at 1009 South Osage for Ladies Aid
Mrs. Frank Baird hosts an afternoon and evening 10 cent tea at her home 1009 South Osage to raise funds for the Ladies Aid Society of the First Congregational church. Proceeds support church charitable work.
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Frank Baird
South Osage
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Congregational Church
Longan's Laundering Leads City in Blankets
Blankets laundered at Longan's claim top city status. Phone number 154 listed for service inquiries and pickup.
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Longan’s
Automobile Bull Fight Spectacle Echoes American Cow on the Rack
France stages an automotive bull fight described as nearly as spectacular as the American game Cow on the Rack, drawing attention to a wild motorsport stunt.
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France
Train accident leaves man amputee near Katy depot
A man named Robert Ferguson from Virginia jumped from a Lexington branch train at 10:10 near the Katy freight depot. He later attempted to board a moving Katy freight, fell under the car, and had his right foot amputated at the city hospital after doctors Cowan and Shirk operated. Ferguson said he was bound for Jefferson City to seek work and belonged to the miners' union.
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Katy
Lexington
City Hospital
Cowan
Shirk
Robert Ferguson
Virginia
Miners’ Union
Jefferson City
No title provided for the event
The document warns that failing to engage the community will lead to a large financial deficit at the fair and asks for action to prevent shortfall.
John W. Robinson amputated after leg injury
John W. Robinson, a Missouri Pacific brakeman, had his leg amputated below the knee after a long hospital stay. His earlier crush injuries healed but swelling and pain last week made amputation necessary. He is reported to be doing nicely now.
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John W. Robinson
Missouri Pacific
Hos
Mr. Robinson
Western lines weigh homeseekers' rate for 1902 vote
Western railroad lines vote on raising the homeseekers' rate to one and one third fares for round trips, from the present one fare plus 2 dollars. The executive committee, led by Chairman McLeod, urges careful consideration before voting. The committee suggests_lines may curtail running excursions to key points, a move that surprises given excursions have generated much new business.
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Western Lines
McLeod
Jack Chaney's Experiences in Sedalia City
Jack Chaney, operator at Savanah, I tas? no, Sedalia, faced a dramatic incident Tuesday night when masked men burst into his office, shot out the lights, and two drew revolvers demanding money. Chaney says no money was taken and was forced to dance for the intruders amusement.
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Jack Chaney
Savanah, I. T
Jack
Mr. Chaney
Sedalia
Buffalo Pan American Exposition fare cuts urged
Rates from Chicago to the Pan American exposition in Buffalo may be materially reduced for the remainder of the fair’s open period. Exposition officials have asked managers of east and west lines around Buffalo to arrange a fare schedule to "save the day."
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Chicago
Buffalo
Wall
Bisbee Appointed Brigadier General in Regular Army
Col. William H Bisbee receives promotion to brigadier general during the regular army. He earlier signed the discharge of John Dow a local druggist who finished service in Cuba in 1899.
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Wm. H. Bisbee
Bisbee
John Dow
Cuba
Hazing Must End Says Columbia State University President
President Jesse of the State University at Columbia declares hazing to stop on campus. He urges students to uphold safety, discipline, and school principles in a public address.
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Jesse
the State University
Missouri State University
St. Louis
S. A. Thompson
Columbia University
Thompson
Boonville Man Missing After Despondent Disappearance
Boonville Missouri October 3 James H Roberts building contractor vanished from his home after days of despondency. River bank clothes were found along with a watch and papers proving ownership. a search party labored all day but recovery seemed unlikely. Roberts was 40 and well to do.
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Boonville
James H. Roberts
Roberts
Railway clerk Reed accused of rifling mails
John W. Reed of Kansas City a railway postal clerk on the Kansas City Chicago run was brought by U S officials to Kansas City charged with rifling the mails and taking money from letters he handled. The suspect chewed tobacco and resealed letters after opening them the test letters confirmed the suspicion.
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Kansas City
Otober
John W. Reed
Chicago
Santa Fe
United States
Reed
Reunion call and local notices from Missouri towns
President H C Fike urges 117th Illinois Volunteer Infantry members to attend the East St Louis reunion on October 10. The Wellington Wave will move to Napoleon October 12. John H Wade and Miss Maude N Gay wed in New Franklin with Elder A N Lindsay officiating. Dockery Stone and Wallace to speak at Jackson club banquet in Kansas City tonight. Joplin hack drivers win appeal over ordinance banning empty vehicle stops. Hannibal street fair draws ten thousand attendees.
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H. C. Fike
Warrensburg
117Th Illinois Volunteer Infantry
East St. Louis
Napoleon
Frank Moss
Leeton Times
John H. Wade
Aguinaldo to Prove Alibi on Reckoning Day
The piece notes Aguinaldo may finally present an alibi on the expected day of reckoning, suggesting a possible exonerating defense. It frames the situation as a pivotal moment in his case and hints at forthcoming testimony.
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Aguinaldo
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