Robbers Roar Through Pettis County Narrow Escape for Constable
Constables James A. Robb and Thomas J. Robb led a posse near Windsor to chase a gang tied to multiple Missouri and Kansas robberies. They cornered the gang at the Butcher farm, exchanged gunfire, and arrested John Butcher after threats to burn the dwelling. Several gang members remain at large, with linked robberies across Lamonte, Concordia, Sweet Springs, Windsor, Green Ridge, Calhoun, Higginsville, and Hintsville. Deputy Major of Windsor aided the effort and received high praise from Constable Robb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Robb
Thomas J. Robb
Windsor
Robb
Sam Major
John Richardson
Sam Butcher
Butcher Farm
John Butcher
James Kobb
Richardson
Major
Butcher
Thomas Robb
Sedalia
Pettis County
Kansas
Terry Bros
Lamonte Milling Company
Lamonte
Concordia
Sweet Springs
Green Ridge
Calhoun
Higginsville
Hintsville
R. T. Williams
Williams
Miss Zella Shortt Shot by Cousin at Parsons Kansas
The article reports the accidental fatal shooting of 19 year old Miss Zella Shortt of St Joseph by her cousin Frank Shortt 24 at her uncle J P P Shortts home in Parsons Kansas. Frank, distraught after the tragedy, was employed in Parsons shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P P. Shortt
Parsons
Kans
Zella Shortt
St. Joseph
Frank Shortt
Miss Shortt
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
PP. Gechter
North Sixth Street
Haud ine perfumes featured by Bard Drug Co
Sedalia shoppers are offered what is billed as the finest annuity in fragrance at W. E. Bard Drug Co. The promotion highlights Haud ine line perfumes as a celebrated selection for discerning buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Democratic Meetings Schedule in Missouri Counties
Gov A M Dockery with speeches in Sedalia on October 25 at 6 pm Hon Wm J Stone in Sedalia October 28 at 8 pm and Lamonte October 28 at 1 pm Hon F M Cockrell in Sedalia October 31 at 8 pm Hon Wm H Wallace in Sedalia November 1 at 8 pm J M Baldwin Chairman S M Hodges Secretary Dem County Central Committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Dockery
Sedalia
Wm. J. Stone
Lamonte
F. M. Cockrell
Wm. H. Wallace
J. M. Baldwin
S. M. Hodges
Sec
V. Dem. County Cen
Hud nut line perfumes debut in Sedalia by Dow's
The notice highlights Hud nut line of perfumes as the finest quality offered in Sedalia and mentions toilet paper at Dow's.
Special notice seeks delegates to state Christian Endeavor convention
Those willing to take delegates to the State Christian Endeavor convention in Sedalia October 23-26 at 75 cents per day should send their names to Emma Heckman Ella Arnold Anna Moore Eva McNeil Margaret Edwards Lida Burress Peith Smith Mrs Stevens or Rev F L Cook.
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Christian Endeavor
Sedalia
Emma Heckman
Ella Arnold
Anna Moore
Eva McNeil
Margaret Edwards
Lida Burress
Peith Smith
Mrs. Stevens
F. L. Cook
Rooms for rent in furnished house near Fourteenth and Ohio
Nice comfortable furnished rooms available at reasonable prices. Contact Mrs. M. W. Archer at the southwest corner of Fourteenth and Ohio for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Archer
Fourteenth and
Ohio
Fifteen Indictments for Murder in Leavenworth Mutiny
Leavenworth Kas Oct 20 Federal Grand jury indicted nine more convicts in the last fall mutiny that killed Guard Waldrup bringing the total to fifteen charged with the murder. The new indictments name Gus Parker James Wilson Lou Sutherland Donald Norris David Grayson Ole Bobo Joseph Dickin Neal Jaess and Frank Lawrence.
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Leavenworth, Kas
Federal Grand Jury
Guard Waldrup
Gus Parker
James Wilson
Lou Sutherland
Donald Norris
David Grayson
Ole Bobo
Joseph Dickin
Neal Jaess
Frank Lawrence
Sedalia Steam Laundry Ad Promotes Clean Clothes
Sweetly clean clothes come from Sedalia Steam Laundry owned by George Longan. The ad highlights quality laundering services and the proprietor’s name.
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Sedalia
George Longan
Fishermen Ready for Weeklong Niangua Trip to Fairfield
Peter Pehl Dick Baker and Wm Hailler depart for Fairfield Missouri for a week of fishing on the Niangua with Chief of Police Ed Loye joining them there.
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Peter Pehl
Dick Baker
Wm. Hailler
Fairfield
Ed Loye
Sedalia Steam Laundry Ad Promotes Service and Address
No musty odors and no strong blue tint after the job at Sedalia Steam Laundry located at 216 Lamine street. Call 154 for cleaning services.
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Sedalia
Lamine Street
Twelve Thousand Births in Ten Years in St Louis
Official records show nearly 12 000 births in the past decade in St Louis the fourth largest city in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
United States
California arrest of Missouri fugitive Robert Hutton
Robert Hutton, sought in Eldorado Springs, Missouri, on a criminal charge, was arrested in Los Angeles California on October 20. He admitted his identity and will be held until a Missouri officer arrives to take him back.
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St. Paul
Minn
James Younger
Cole
Bob Younger
Northfield
Heywood
Reardon
Younger
WW. J. Bryan
Jim Younger
Red Legs
Quantrell
Guerillas
Cole Younger
California
Jim
Liberty
Lexington
Savannah
Richmond
Russellville
ISGS
Gallatin
Corydon
Columbia
Kansas City Fair Association
Ste. Genevieve Ino
Rock Island
Towa
Wayne County
Muncie
Ind
Huntington
West Virginia
Northfield Minn
Haywood
Youngers
Stillwater
Los Angeles
Cal
Robert Hutton
Eldorado Springs
Playwright Pastor Debuts The Brotherhood of Man in McLeansboro
Rev. F. S. Overbaugh, pastor of the Christian church, wrote and produced the play The Brotherhood of Man with an amateur cast in McLeansboro on September 29. Hair Brushes at Dow's in McLeansboro, Lil, October 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLeansboro
Lil
F. S. Overbaugh
Christian Church of
the Brotherhood of Man
Clergyman Refuses Resignation After City Opera House Controversy
Rev. Overbaugh assumed the title role leading to his dismissal by the official church board. He has informed them he will not resign despite the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Opera House
Rev
Overbaugh
Official
Board of Church
Rev. Overbaugh
Dow’s Syringes Item Leads Marion Tragedy
In Marion Indiana on October 20 Sterrenberg shot his wife near Switerday and then killed himself by shooting his own head. The children bury their father in a grim family tragedy.
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Marion
Ind
Sterrenberg
Switerday
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Jin
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