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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1900
Page
4
Narrow Gauge southbound timetable fragment lists departures and arrivals between Sedalia and Warsaw with times ranging from early morning to evening. Some entries are unclear but indicate multiple trains, including freight and a Kansas City D. line, with a last noted schedule at 7:15 p.m.
Pettis county hosts Democratic meetings on dates and venues with designated speakers. Notable stops include Green Ridge Houstonia Stokely Walnut School House Brown School House Hickory Point Pauline Lookout Postal Beaman Dresden and other sites with speakers such as John Cashman O M Barnett J T Brown G W Barnett W D Steele H B Shain F C Hayman J Bobling and E D Martin.
Smithton hosts meetings on October 31 at 2 and 7 30 p m with E D Martin G W Barnett John Cashman W D Steele and J T Brown Lamonte on November 1 at 7 30 p m with E D Martin and W D Steele Hughesville November 1 at 2 p m features G W Barnett and W F Putte Houstonia November 2 at 7 30 p m lists E D Martin and H B Longwood while November 2 at 2 p m features E D Martin and W D Douglas Hewitt secretary notes dates and participants.
The Ivy Leaf scenic effects recreate historical Emerald Isle locations with accuracy. The production is praised for unmatched scenery and strong performances. The company’s engagement at the Academy of Music, Chicago, drew full houses each night and two matinees.
Granite Lodge No. 272 A F and A M will hold a regular communication tonight at 7 30 o clock Master Masons invited Archibald Campbell W M Sam Hodges Secretary.
An early 20th century advertisement promotes No-To-Bac as a miracle tobacco cure. It claims to make weak people strong and guarantees cure with a free booklet and sample. Materials list Sterling Ren e in Chicago or New York and mention inexpensive Bard alarm clocks at $1.
The article discusses Russian trotting horses as a rival to American stock, noting a large and growing investment in their development, fast mile times under 2:20, and a wealthy Russian Trotting club in St. Petersburg. It mentions Count Orloff Tebestmensky as a founder of the stud lineage and the public’s Sunday crowds at Semenovsky.
The piece notes that drivers sit on the horse's tail to steady a trotter and observes that Russian driving horses have long tails. It argues against docking by claiming tails do not cause rein tangling and that in ordinary carriages reins rarely foul tails, despite critics’ views.
The Philadelphia Medical Journal argues American medical students benefit from staying home as progress accelerates in U S cities. Ophthalmology leads, with notes that Scotland’s porridge and tea habits are mocked in a Glasgow News item.
In Scotland ancient times the eight oxen plow likely supported old land measures such as the davoch. Last century Aberdeen shire favored ten or twelve oxen plows, but these vanished around the Waterloo era, noted by the Chicago Times Herald.
The Chicago Inter Ocean notes railroads refund unused tickets, even if valued under a dollar. Send the ticket with a letter to the general passenger agent, include a stamped envelope, and the company typically acknowledges receipt and investigates to issue a check for the due amount.
California, regarded as a top team in Missouri, aims to play a competitive game. Sedalia locals, with several capable players, could help identify additional opponents or talent for the matchup.
Mr. J. F. Eastman, a Marysville, California leader, endorses Krause’s Headache Capsules after suffering sick headaches and trying many remedies without relief. He urges others to use the capsules.
Officers Wood and Boullt continue work on the Missouri Pacific car robbery case and have recovered a fine shotgun seven pairs of shoes two dozen cans of sausage and other merchandise in addition to the other plunder.
Judge Shirk invited to address the Lincoln Garfield McKinley club in the city council chamber tonight. Also a local notice advertises The Standard Dress Cutting Academy as a permanent Sedalia institution located Room 304 O'Meara Building.
Public notice seeks live local agents for a profitable business. General agents needed with daily earnings from five to ten dollars and rapid advancement. Apply to Department K at Perkins and Union streets Akron Ohio for employment.
Monarch Laundry offers attentive service for blankets and quilts this season with careful handling. Charles Van Antwerp, proprietor, invites housewives to entrust work at reasonable prices. Telephone 188. Ott's Drug Store and Otis W. Smith linked in ads. New Orleans molasses candy palace.
A playful note from Dr. E. C. Frank at Over VCannon's Grand Central uses a snowball metaphor to urge durable dentistry and moderate charges. It warns that small problems can grow if neglected, and emphasizes warranted work for all teeth from tiny to large.
Prof L J Hall of the state superintendent office spoke at Lamonte Wednesday night on The Needs of the Public Schools to a large audience. Prof Coleman also gave an address. Hall lectured at Green Ridge last night and will speak at Smithton tonight.
A vintage advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic to relieve constipation. It offers 10¢ or 25¢ prices and a druggist refund if it fails to cure.
Special prices on wallpaper with new bargain racks. Rolls priced from 3 to 40 cents, offering about half price. Latest patterns advertised as stylish and up to date by Dexter's Book Store.
The Children's Home Society of Sedalia will serve tea and wafers in Mrs. Coe’s office at the court house Friday afternoon in connection with the fruit sale.
An advertisement claims H Bauer offers electric treatment with vapor baths that cure many chronic diseases and directs readers to office at 122 East Second Street.
The service for James Anderson was moved from 3 p m today at Epworth M E church to 10 a m Saturday at First M E church.
Fragmentary readable words suggest a catalog item or product mention titled Bears the Signature or Astor The Kind You Are Pi. No coherent event or person given.
Prohibitionists are asked to visit Barnett & Barnett law office at 408 Ohio Street to sign a prohibition petition. Area Chairman E. E. McLellan appeals for rapid action as time grows short.
Beginning today CLARK, & BURNS announce wagons will supply oils to old customers and new buyers from an eastern refinery. The notice directs residents to purchase gasoline and coal oil from their outfit.
New cottage partly furnished for rent at a very cheap rate. Address Cottage care Sentinel.
For sale cheap a good farm wagon offered at the intersection of Twentieth and Quincy. Buyers should inquire at that location for price and terms.
Base burner hard coal stove offered for sale in good condition. A bargain. Inquire at 1021 South Kentuck.
Short notice trade offer from 318 West Johns es Street seeking a horse or wood in exchange for goods. Glasses advertised at Bard's with repeated emphasis on eyewear.
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