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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1902
Page
4
News from New York reports rising bread prices across the city with 1 to 2 cent increases on small loaves and buns. Rolls drop to six for 5 cents while coal and wood costs soar as anthracite sells at 11 4 cents per pound and wood runs $20 a cord.
Alfred Blanchard a former railroad express agent from this city died in St. Louis Wednesday night after retiring from service due to injuries from a wreck. He lived over the Third National Bank in Sedalia, moved to St. Louis after his wife’s death, and his Masonic lodge conducted the funeral.
Great Record Keeper W A Sommers of St Louis met with Ritchie Tent No 152 K O T M for a pleasant meeting. Will Michaels was initiated into the order. Great Commander R B Anderson and Sommers provided instructions before both men departed on the midnight train to St Louis.
Professor S French, head of Lincoln schools, is rejoicing after the birth of his daughter at his home on Thursday.
Large crowd greeted Republican congress candidate G. P. Peale at the court house last night. County Chairman E. E. Codding called the meeting to order and introduced L. Hoffman. Hon. J. H W. Bothwell followed Peale with a brief address and Bothwell spoke at Beaman today and Georgetown tonight.
Telegraphic items note Grover Cleveland may speak for Bird Coler in the New York governor race. The Kosinos liner Hambysees ashore off Costa Rica faces likely total loss. Moody begins a speech tour from Washington ending in Omaha. Western Union profits rise 607080 in first year of operation. Kaiser Wilhelm declines Boer generals invitation. War secretary sets aside 1800 acres near Manila for a military reserve. Michigan Governor Bliss unhorsed in G A R parade. American horse owners and bookmakers expelled from France over Paris track frauds.
The Sedalia Jefferson club held an enthusiastic meeting with speeches by President Poindexter and Hon. W D Steele endorsing the Democratic ticket. Arrangements were made to campaign vigorously until the polls close in November. Club rooms open to all from the coming Thursday morning with literature available.
Miss Flo Glenn entertains Adagio club members this afternoon at her home on East Seventh Street.
Coal operators led by Mark Hanna resist change while the public pushes to enter the Chicago News arena, signaling a tense battle over control and access to a new information front.
Mrs Tianna Lind a paralyzed 40 year old arrived yesterday from Norway in a coffin shaped box padded for comfort Her son Henry Lind travelled two months to Norway to bring his mother to Ballard and used a Norwegian coffin as a conveyance on trains and ships attracting attention in London Lind stayed by her side feeding her at every meal during the 7000 mile journey.
Peter Peterson a 50 year old Missouri Pacific tracklayer died after falling from bridge No. 199 about a half mile east of the eae line while driving a spike. He died around 4 37 p m from probable brain concussion after initial treatment. Deputy Coroner Fletcher to hold inquiry today. Joplin Globe reported.
The supreme court on Monday formally approved a $10,000 bond for Jessie Morrison who is serving a 15 year penitentiary sentence for killing Clara Wiley Castle. Morrison is to be released pending a hearing of her case by the court.
The Sedalia Carpet company directors elected officers led by Samuel C. Gold as president treasurer and manager John R. Clapton as vice president and H Ek Bente as secretary ensuring leadership for the upcoming year.
Blair Brothers, one of the state’s oldest clothing firms, has dissolved as R A Blair retires due to ill health. B G Blair will continue the business in the future.
DUMPVILLE DOINGS reports farmers saddened as corn and potatoes rot from heavy rains. Local residents Win and Rhodes returned from Oklahoma with claims for themselves and their two sons. The excerpt notes visits by Keehning family, Mora residents, and others to Stover and Lyndon. Several social calls and a box supper at John Shuber's are announced along with mentions of Sheriff reelection hopes for Mr. Dillard and a bridge inspection by Mr. Pace.
The edition previews Owen Davis melodrama A Gambler's Daughter with the original company and scenery. Miriam Shelby leads as the gambler’s daughter supported by Camilla Crume Madaline Wheeler Pearl Hammond James Norval and others as vivid backers. The play promises thrilling plots and elaborate sets including scenes of the Chicago Board of Trade and a Michigan Avenue gambling house.
A staged performance features a dramatic attempt on the heroine, requiring a special car to move a large amount of scenery. Clever specialties are introduced at various stages to enhance the production.
Joplin Missouri October 10 Judge McAdams presided as 77 year old H Fi Phillips and 69 year old Mrs Margery Martin exchanged vows after both having multiple prior marriages.
Mrs. John Cashman hosted a coffee social at her West Fourth street home to benefit Sacred Heart church. The next event will be at Mrs. Mc Cabe’s home on East Fourth street on October 24.
A Sedalia party returning from Benton county reports Charles Wolf wounded by a gun accident. While unloading a rifle, the stock struck a Colt revolver at his side, discharging and causing a bullet wound in his hip and upper thigh.
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