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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1901
Page
4
W H Graffis, proprietor and publisher, notes publication every evening except Saturday and Sunday, plus Sunday morning. The paper is entered at Sedalia Post Office for transmission through the mails as second class matter and is the official paper of Sedalia.
The piece quotes Theodore Roosevelt arguing for state and national power to supervise large business combinations. It notes his rise to presidency changes his ability to enforce laws, replace officials, and push severe measures if needed, with Bryan’s Commoner commenting on his likely attitudes as president.
In remarks likely from a historical debate, Senator Cockrell clarifies he still supports bimetallism but views it as impractical while money supply rises. He argues gold alone cannot meet global demand and predicts bimetallism would regain prominence at a 16 to 1 ratio. He opposes demonetizing silver and moving paper currency under national banks.
A local Sedalia letter proposes forming a society aimed at reducing promiscuous expectoration in public spaces. The author argues for community standards and moral reform to improve social decency and public health.
Advertisement touts Hostetter’s as a safe stomach remedy with fifty years of cures for dyspepsia indigestion and related symptoms. It claims many physicians prescribe it and warns genuine bottles bear a private die stamp over the neck.
The text contrasts public systems and the yacht race with a prize fight, noting no sellout and predicting the South’s political loyalty through election time, highlighting the enduring “solid South” voting pattern.
Citizens in winter overcoats with handkerchiefs over noses observe progress of work on the new steam heating plant during chilly mornings at the site.
The socialist convention will assemble here on the nineteenth and its gathering will draw keen interest due to objections to its meeting.
A metropolitan paper notes Sedalia’s current prominence and wide reach. It highlights the town’s modern touch and its common presence in circulating trends and events across the region.
The St Louis Globe Democrat brands the official invitation to review the state books as a hollow mockery and condemns the newspaper's own acceptance as equally insincere.
Poem by Margaret E. Sangster extols love’s power to heal and renew souls. It depicts love transforming barren lives, bringing peace, hope, and content. The verse asserts love is divine, God’s name worn, and touches all with light and harmony.
24 inch colored taffetas with new soft finish and pure silk in lavender yellow pearl green old rose light blue navy pink cream and black. Normally 75c, now 55c per yard. 19 inch extra heavy taffeta in black and colors at 75c per yard. Black taffetas.
George Wells sues A W Winzenburg for damages after a dog bite. Judge Longan to rule on Wells former medical examination. Other actions include J H Bothwell versus L T Kirk demurrer overruled and dismissed counts, Dunbar versus Noland dismissed for lack of prosecution, Clapton versus Lovelace dismissed, and a divorce decree in Rumsey versus Rumsey with marriage at 7 30 PM at the bride’s Washington Street home performed by Rev Boone.
Mrs. V. Anderson wife of G B Anderson formerly of this city died in St Louis Tuesday night from heart trouble and dropsy. She was about 45 and leaves a husband and two daughters Rose and Mabel. She was raised in Pettis county and moved to St Louis two years ago with her husband. The remains will arrive here tomorrow afternoon at 3 and funeral services will be held at her mother's home Mrs C G Taylor 222 East Fifth street conducted by Rev A A Boyd. Pallbearers named J C Anderson W O B Dixon L Wilson Charles Bard Judd Babcock and I N McNeil.
The late Mary Fear’s will is admitted to probate and C C Evans named executor. About six thousand dollars in the estate allocates two thousand to James Wheeler of Kansas City and Berry Wheeler of Pettis County for equal use, a hundred to the M E Church South, six hundred to nurse Mary Hurtt, six hundred to Lizzie Nelson, with the remainder going to her grandnephews and nieces in New York.
A local observer praises a hail display as the prettiest show window seen in Sedalia in many a day, noting its charm and visual appeal.
Dr. L. Dump, a young farmer near Lamonte, married Edna Carpenter, daughter of R. M. Carpenter, this afternoon by Justice Rogers. A Sentinel reporter witnessed the ceremony.
S F Brown of Broadway and Engineer streets reported his buggy and harness stolen after driving downtown yesterday evening. The buggy and harness were recovered at Sixteenth and New York avenue, but the horse remains missing.
Choice Minnesota potatoes offered at 1.10 per bushel for five bushel lots or more. Chas L Keck operates Lafayette Market, contact via phone 264.
E. E. Miller, an efficient night linotype operator at The Sentinel office, plans to wed tonight. The notice notes Miller's role and upcoming marriage in the local community.
At a special meeting of Queen City lodge I O O F several membership applications were received. The lodge is newly organized and flourishing with a large membership. A meeting is set for next Tuesday night when several candidates will be initiated.
All passengers on the street railway running south to Forest Park line must use the Sixteenth Street and Grand Avenue car and transfer at the M K and T railway crossing due to a new crossing installation starting October 10.
Dr. A T Fleischmann has returned from a two weeks trip to New York Philadelphia and other eastern cities He attended a reunion of his old regiment the Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry at Gettysburg Only about 100 of the original 1200 remain and only thirteen could attend the reunion.
Special to The Sentinel reports a fierce clash in Mexico Missouri as opponents of the Anti-saloon league escalate against local voices with newspapers serving as battlefield communication.
The St Louis Republic reports the Missouri Trust Co., once Sedalia’s bank, will vacate its current quarters at lease end January 1 and may erect an eight story edifice at Eighth and Pine.
The National Collection Agency of Washington DC announces the disposal of listed judgments for sale. Details include case references and applicable terms. Potential buyers are invited to review the docket and arrange bids according to posted deadlines.
Baldwin Brothers sold the Pate Haly farm owned by the Florida Cattle Company to E Ralph Blair for 11500 dollars. The 440 acre property lies eight miles west of town.
The Gas Sun American Minstrels proved a clever and first class act at the Auditorium. Vocalists performances and specialties impressed Birmingham readers, delivering one of the better minstrels shows seen on the road.
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