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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1902
Page
4
In Pettis County voters are urged to re elect Sheriff Dillard praising his two years of faithful service. The piece frames Roosevelt as strengthened by breaking with plutocrats and calls for continuity in local governance and civic duty.
A reflection notes that when a person secures a post and performs satisfactorily it is customary for him to retain the office. The remark emphasizes stability of appointment and ongoing fit in the role.
The Sorosis club met in the Rest Rooms Monday afternoon with Mrs. McCluney presiding and debating Cities and Municipalities. Delegates to the State Federation in Kansas City were chosen: Mrs. S. K. Bullard and Mrs. T. P. McCluney as delegates with Mrs. W. D. Steele and Mrs. Fred Guenther as alternates. Separately the D. A. R. club elected Mrs. Geo. K. Mackey secretary and Mrs. M. Babcock treasurer to fill resignations of Mrs. George E. Dugan and Miss Gertrude Smith.
The will of M Philippon of Romilly revealed a planned funeral banquet funded by a bank deposit. Town officials, expecting funds, rushed to the savings bank only to learn no money existed. They reported to the hotel proprietor and faced the deceased’s practical joke.
The Gents' Musical Club enjoyed an open session and rehearsal at CC Lawson's West Third Street home. New member Sam W Kidd joined. Harry Nofts ker resigned. Committee appointments were made for the coming year after a business meeting.
The following licenses to wed were granted today in Missouri: M. H. Flecher of Great Bend to Edith Blosser of Sedalia. G. L. Potts of Otterville to Emma M. Schilb. Ollie Davis of Priest to Myrtle Cox.
W D Logan resigns as operator for Cella Commission to head Donovan Commission Co in St. Louis and open a commission house at Third and Osage. Western Union Telegraph completes copper wire line from St. Louis to this city and extends it to Kansas City.
A city woman avoids sitting on chairs unless they have been washed with Rocky Mountain Tea. The blurb notes the habit as a humorous example of hygienic fear and ends with an ad for W. E. Bard Drug Co.
Miss Lose of Boonville is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Pregge and family, enjoying hospitality and time with the hosting household.
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