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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1902
Page
4
The Pettis county observers are urged to support the Democratic nominees praising their public service qualities. The piece argues the ticket from top to bottom is without reproach and promises economical and honest administration if elected.
The editorial argues every nominee should secure an overwhelming majority of the votes cast this fall to ensure clear legitimacy and strong mandate, urging broad support across sections of the electorate.
The citizen who values honest public offices should compare Pettis county Democratic officers current term with past administrations. They claim to have run the county more honestly and economically, saving money and serving constituents without regard to party, and that re-elected Democrats have fulfilled their duties faithfully.
The Pettis County court is lauded for saving the county from excessive expenses and reducing needless treasury outlays. Backers emphasize patriotic support for current court members, citing reduced taxes and prudent rulings despite opposition from some taxpayers.
Constable AL Smith levied on Rim Herrick's grocery yesterday under a Judge Payne execution for the Croddard Grocery Co. and the St. Louis Dressed Beef Co. Bills total 103.99 and 48.54. Attorney W. J. Edwards secured judgment with no opposition. Herrick resides in Sedalia. Mrs. Herrick surrendered the keys after papers were served.
Dr. Kunkler, Missouri Pacific freight agent, has received the Sigel Advertiser newly issued at Sigel Illinois. Editor Herman Scherbarth started the eight page weekly residency about a year, printing four pages in German to serve local German residents. The paper is neat, flourishing, and appears in both American and German.
Sedalia Lodge No. 1 of the Royal Tribe of Joseph meets in regular third session tonight at 8 oclock. Visitors expected from Jefferson City. W H Ritchey W P Ira T Bronson Scribe.
A gathering of the Younker and Blattertman families took place Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Younker on South Lamine street. The occasion also honored Mrs. John Hedrick, sister of Mrs. Younker, who plans to move to Liberty, Missouri with her husband. A happy event featured an elaborate dinner.
An extra Katy freight train southbound derailed five cars near Rockville Virginia Sunday about 11 o clock due to a broken car. Conductor H. H. Black led the train crew and traffic was delayed several hours.
Sedalia Rug and Carpet Factory at 105 107 East Main Street offers to weave rag carpets from old ingrain or brus sel carpets with new warp in assorted colors. Manager J M Saunders guarantees satisfaction and invites customers to visit. Also listed with Sedalia Egg Company, both phones 217.
Lawson will entertain the Gents Musical club this evening at his home in the Messerly flats. The social event promises informal music and fellowship among local residents.
The house to house committee of the Sunday School Workers met at Broadway Presbyterian church and submitted their report. The canvassers list is not yet complete but will be ready by tomorrow evening when a special meeting will be held in the Rest rooms.
Otterville Mo October 13 Miss Mae Potter celebrated her 17th birthday at home with a mandolin club providing music. Mesdames D Homan and A J Dillard visited relatives and friends in Sedalia. Hopkins and Hogan families plus Misses Ida Hopkins and Amanda Hogan traveled to Sedalia last Wednesday. Dr E C Dukes operated on James Swift Tuesday assisted by Dr E L Rice. The patient recovers and is around.
The Rev. W. T. Allan of Calvary Episcopal Church conducted the funeral service for Mrs. W. H. Woods this afternoon. Interment followed in the city cemetery. Pallbearers were W. J. Letts A. P. Morey C. E. West H. M. Hammond W. W. Ross and R. J. Ross.
Two diamond coupons offered with every glass of soda water starting Saturday October 11. Contest closes at noon October 15. Arlington Pharmacy runs the promotion.
The Ministers' Alliance met at First M. E. church and elected Rev. J. C. Jacoby as president Rev. E. B. Surface as secretary and treasurer and Rev. B. F. Martin as vice president for the ensuing year.
David Patton of the McLaughlin Undertaking establishment was summoned to Otterville this morning to take charge of the body of Mr. Hemmingway, who died at his home there the night before.
In police court the case of Henry Bond charged with stealing whiskey from the Fleischman drug store was continued until Thursday morning.
Carbondale Alabama October 13 corner stone of the new twenty thousand dollar Baptist church under construction in the city was laid yesterday. The address was delivered by Rev K W Lounsbury of Chicago general secretary of the Baptist Missionary Union.
G. L. Lambirth came back Saturday from a business trip to Hughesville.
The German M. E. church Epworth league met Sunday at Lutman with attendees from Sedalia Smithton Boonville Pyrmont Ebenezer and Lake Creek. Local delegation included Rev and Mrs A Buechner Prof Steininger Misses Lillie and Delia Brandt Liddie Pregg and Mary Kahrs.
A brief grocery item note shows a granulated sugar price of $1 with a dollar cash sale. Other grocer listings accompany the snippet.
A compact grocery ad from Taylor's Grocery at 612 Ohio Street lists Our Own Make jellies and candies priced at 10 cents, chili sauce and pickles at 10 cents per dozen, and 11 pounds of granulated sugar for 50 cents with a 50 cent cash sale on other groceries. Both phones 144.
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