Man Dies by Suicide After Money Woes at Pettis and Ohio
Inquest held at his home reveals Jim Edgington, a respected Black laborer at W. H. Ramsey’s Racket, took poison under pressure from debt and a demanding wife. He left a heartfelt letter thanking his employer and asking that his notes be turned over to his widow. Jurors named include Samuel Sprecher J W Houx W B Baugh and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettis
Ohio
Harris
Edgington
W. H. Ramsey
Ramsey
Sedalta
Missouri
Mr. Ramsey
Mrs. Ramsey
Collections for September Grand Total
September collections summarized with a grand total figure. Details appear to itemize receipts across categories and sources, highlighting overall revenue performance for the month.
First Meeting of the Year by Ladies Musical Club
The Ladies Musical Club held its first meeting of the year at the YMCA hall. The group discussed organization status and planned activities for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Ladies Musical Club
Ladies’ Musicale Club
W. D. Steele
Riedelsberger
Lor
Corinne Moore Lawson
Homer Moore
Scharwenta
Mesdames Chas. E. Yeater
Arthur Maltee
Ee White
J. M. Cannon
Misses Laura
Mayme Gentry
Alice Zimmerman
Flo Antes
Mogine Hastain
Mae Jaynes
Missouri Field Trial Association to Hold Open Derby and All Age Stakes
The Missouri Field Trial Association plans a November meet near Paris Missouri with top shooting dogs from across the country. Events include Derby and All Age stakes, a championship, and prizes. membership costs 10 dollars with viewing limited to members. Secretary L S Eddins of Sedalia leads applications as Dr. Eri F. Yancy presides with Martin Voorhees and judges Hicker son Graham and Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Field Trial Association
Paris
America
Yall
St. Louis
Board of Governors
Derby
L. Ss
Dr. Hickerson
Moberly
J. A. Graham
C. B. Baldwin
Kansas City
K. C. Kent
Lady Webster
Ohio
Indiana
Soldier Returns Home Describes Manila Campaign and Wounded Comrade
J. W. Dodson, ex member of the 18th U. S. regulars, arrives from San Francisco delighted to be home. He recalls battles in Manila, Lloco bombardment, Jaro actions, and Panay island 500 miles south of Luzon. He notes Bert Orrison and others to arrive Friday and says Callahan of Sedalia was shot in the head but recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Dodson
U. S. Regulars
San Francisco
Otis
Sedalia
Manila
Llcolo
Jaro
Jaro Roads
Jaro River
Panay
Luzon
Bert Orrison
Chas, Gorrell
Nichols
Jacob Hoffman
Callahan
Opening of School and Street Fair Reduces the Number of Books
A report from the city library notes a drop in available books due to the opening of the new school term and the concurrent street fair. Librarians report increased borrowing and tighter inventory as community events draw patrons away from the stacks.
Enjoyable Day Pro Gramme At Liberty Park
The library report for September shows 62 new readers and 2 569 books issued across genres including fiction 2341 travel 56 science 213 and medicine 3. Fines total 9 52 the largest ever, with reader cards and catalogues generating modest revenue. A grand concert and ball closes the entertainment features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strong
John T. Heard
German Pioneer Day Festival Draws Major Crowd to Sedalia
Sedalia plans a Liberty park celebration by the German Pioneer society with a large regional turnout expected from Lafayette and towns along the Katy and Narrow Gauge lines. A parade is skipped but the schedule features contests, races, a football game, concerts, and prizes for dancers and youth events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Liberty Park
Lafayette County
Katy
Boonville
Pacific
Jefferson City
Gange
Surfeit of Gold but Silver Scarce at Treasury
The Treasury faces a gold surplus and silver scarcity with a mandate to pay out silver only in exchange for silver certificates. Sub-treasuries must follow the rule, as silver dollars are limited and silver certificates drive issuance. Officials note the situation is nationwide, worsened in the West, and banks could boost small-note circulation if large notes were sent to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Roberts
Treasury
Philadelphia
Levi Cole Returns Home After 18th Regulars Discharge
Levi Cole went to Otterville this morning after being discharged from the 18th Regulars. He was headed home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi
Cole
Otterville
Rev Frank Lenig Travels to Smithton This Morning
The Reverend Frank Lenig was reported to have visited Smithton this morning in a brief movement note. It lists Lenig as the main person connected to the event with Smithton as the location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lenig
Smithton
Death of 106-year-old Miss Annie McGinley
Miss Annie McGinley aged 106 daughter of Neal McGinley of 13 miles southeast of the city died this morning at 2 15 of typhoid fever. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 o clock at Springfork Catholic church with Rev Fr Heckler officiating. Interment will follow in Springfork cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie McGinley
Neal McGinley
Springfork Catholic Church
Heckler
Springfork
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jim Edgington
Ernoon
Samuel Sprecher
J. W. Houx
W. B. Baugh
Seg Lindsay
C. M. Holland
J. W. Truxel
Court House
Six Mile Road Dee
Green Ridge
Lamonte
Georgetown
SI Smithton
Clerk’s Cost
Phis
Y. M.C. A. Hall
Held Trial Association
Howe
The
Philippines
Chty Library
Erman Day
Sarah Tutt
Wm. Tutt
P. F. Richmond
East Third
Rogers
J. S. Weathers
Houstonia
Henry Childers
Doyle
West Witcher
Ki. J. May
New York Poultry and Egg Company
May
Frank Ambles
Lulu Maartin
Bill Mason
Umbles
Justice Rogers
Victory
Friemel
Nic Haerle
Die Lorelei
Liszt
O. H. Tiede
Seshee Ee
Kallinodar
Wagner
Warrensboro
Walter
Godtfrey
Fternoon
Holcomb’s China Store
Charles Walch
Candy Palace
Charles Aara
Johnson
Charles Dexter
Bichsel
Demuth’s Cash Store
Ewart & Marshall
Kahrs
the Hub
Charles Hobrecht
Bapple
A. L. Dickman
Ich
Murphy
Hahn
German Day Committee
Sedalia Cycle Company
BEST
Bryante Tewmey Dry Goods Company
Fleischmann Pharmacy
Ott Drug Company
Wilhhamm Courtney
the Treasury
Fleischmann
Clothing Company
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