Busy Town Gossip Notes Highlight Local Happenings
Elmer O'Farrell of Dampville is seriously ill with typhoid fever. A ferris wheel will be built on the vacant lot beside The Sentinel office. Margaret P. Paige of Green Ridge receives a monthly pension of eight dollars. A 14 pound boy born to Katy switchman Joe Cunningham's wife. Mrs Lon V. Ware has had a kidney abscess removed, patient doing well. Iowa Southern railway proposed. Lt Joseph K Tuttle resigns to locate in Lawton OK. A black man on a Missouri Pacific train jokes goodbye to his wife. J D Hail Dry Goods gifts Sorosis shoes to Mrs McCluney. Harold Martin, typhoid patient, worse at 106 fever. Lew Couch travels to Olathe KS where his father is ill. Rector J S Moody says farewell sermon at Calvary Church. Plancks report Pan-American trip then NYC then Washington. Diffendaffer and Boyd Dump attend A J Crawford birthday at Crawford daughter’s home. S W Ricketts Company secures Economy plant frame work contract. Bell boilers ready. steam to mains soon. First Congressional pulpit filled by Rev J P O'Brien. Broad way Presbyterian music by quartet of Miss Clarke and others.
Chicago Post Office Robbery Cracks Safe Tunneling from Basement
Burglars tunneled from the basement of the Chicago post office and blew the safe last night. They took stamps totaling seventy six thousand dollars. Special to The Sentinel. Chicago Illinois October 21.
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The
Sentinel
Chicago
Farm loan offer in Missouri at six percent interest
A local ad offers $500,000 in Missouri farm loans at 6 percent with principal payments allowed in $100 increments. Loans run as long as borrowers wish. Contact GEO. M. RIDDLE at 320 Ohio St Sedalia Mo. The note also mentions Admiral Evans and Fighting Bob as political references.
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Missouri
Geo. M. Riddle
Ohio St
Sedalia, Mo
Fiddle Sign Sells Fast After $450 Marked Sale
A Chicago Tribune note reports a used fiddle once displayed as a business sign was moved indoors and sold for 450 dollars, selling quickly as a hot item.
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Chicago Tribune
Having Souls Saved Against Their Will
A peculiar editorial note condemns coercive religious persuasion and warns that persistent attempts to hold individuals for mission work may backfire. The piece stresses non-Christian resistance and urges humane, voluntary outreach rather than forceful conversion.
Indiana tax dodger fined for long unpaid property tax
An Indiana resident who evaded property tax on 100000 for seventeen years was fined 1000. The story notes he enjoyed a value of 1000 in delight each year during the same period.
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Indiana
Speculation on What Miss Eskridge Tossed at Post Office
Rumor and inquiry swirl over the West Virginia postmistress Miss Eskridge and objects she allegedly threw at a local post office. No official charges have been filed and witnesses provide conflicting accounts.
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Miss Eskridge
West Virginia
Incident Arises After Eye Injury in Paper Weight Clash
A confrontation escalated when a paper weight struck Desperado Fannatt in the eye during a routine distraction, prompting concern for potential injury and a review of the mishap by bystanders and authorities.
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Desperado Fannatt
Business Opportunities for All in Agricultural Midwest
Advertisement for locations across Iowa Illinois Minnesota and Missouri along the Chicago Great Western railway. Highlights prosperous farmers and successful businessmen with demand for competent capital investors across creamery miller and general merchandise ventures. Notes maps and Maple Leaflets available from W J Reed industrial agent 604 Endicott Building St Paul Minnesota.
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Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
Missouri
Chicago Great Western Railway
United States
W. J. Reed
Endicott Building
St. Paul
Minn
Emma Goldman escorted and seated forcibly at event
Emma Goldman was assisted to the far rear of the hall and placed into a vacant chair against her will. The scene suggests intervention by security as the activist occupies a rear seating position during the gathering.
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Emma Goldman
England First in Global Letter Writing Standards
Statistics show England leads in letter writing with the United States following. other nations are described as more discreet.
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England
United States
Lipton Approved to Race Again in Drainage Canal
Chicago accorded Sir Thomas Lipton full courtesy, agreeing to permit a future race in the drainage canal. The gesture underscores friendly sportsmanship and Lipton’s ongoing involvement in local racing discussions.
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Chicago
Thomas Lipton
West Virginia Poet Recalls Enjoying His Writing
A West Virginia poet says he valued the writing of his work whether it lived or not. He notes he enjoyed the process and has shared it with everyone within reach.
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West Virginia
Magnanimous Pat Crowe Lets Cudahy Keep Packing Plant
Generous action by Pat Crowe to permit Mr. Cudahy to retain his South Omaha packing establishment for the time being, offering temporary relief in the ongoing dispute.
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Pat Crowe
Mr. Cudahy
South Omaha
Schley coal supply troubles evoke family sympathy
Regardless of outcome in the Schley case, most men of family will sympathize with him over the trouble of obtaining coal. The article notes widespread concern about coal shortages affecting households.
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Schley
Cure for Indigestion and Sleeplessness Nerve Weakness
Advertisement describes a remedy for lifelong nervousness and despondency caused by weak kidneys. It claims the medicine strengthens kidneys and stimulates the liver, curing indigestion dyspepsia sleeplessness or malaria fever and ague, presenting it as the best cure.
Local concert and court notes from Has tain and Sedalia
Elvira Jones contralto and others performed with Miss Jessie Smith at the organ. A hunting trip group returned near Deer creek, Has tain, while Rev. Farrell was in Sedalia. George Winsterman was arrested for grand larceny over four cattle claimed bought. Justice Kinsey schedules Saturday hearing likely to settle privately.
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Elvira Jones
R. D. Johnson
Harry Noftsker
J. C. Metts
E. C. Littlefield
Chas. Parsons
Doc. Knaus
Rev. Farrell
Deer Creek
Hastain
Sedalia
George Winsterman
Justice Kinsey
Water pressure woes disrupt town as wash day peaks
The town suffers very low water pressure all day due to a large run from wash day. Despite the shortage, ample water remains available, and residents face disruption and danger potential as city services strain to meet demand.
County and City Property Sale Details Appear Clear
Inney county Kansas officials outline clear terms for a city property sale including cash payment details. The notice emphasizes transfer of ownership upon receipt of funds and outlines the required payment method and closing procedures.
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Ney County
Kas
A. C. McGowan Passes Examination
PASSED EXAMINATION. A. C. McGowan, the popular young man, is noted in this brief item from the local column. The notice highlights his achievement and community regard.
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A. C. McGowan
Loyal lodge hosts Bird family at Ohio Street reception
The Loyal lodge No. 160 held a Saturday night reception at their hall on Ohio Street to honor the Bird family.
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The
Loyal Lodge No. 160
Ohio Street
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Dampville
Margaret P. Paige
Green Ridge
Joe Cunningham
Katy Switchman
Iowa Southern Railway
North and South
Joseph K. Tuttle
Co. D
Lawton, OK
Missouri Pacific
J. D. Hail Dry Goods Company
Sorosis
Harold
W. B. Martin
Lew Couch
Schwarzchild & Sulzberger Packing Company
Olathe
J. S. Moody
Calvary Church
Episcopal
East
J. M. Planck
Buffalo
New York
Ton
D. C
Charles Diffendaffer
Boyd Dump
A. J. Crawford
Mr. Crawford
George Dump
S. Wilson Ricketts and Company
First Congregational Church
J. P. O’brien
Kansas City
Thomas A. Stubbins
Broadway Presbyterian Church
Carrie Clarke
Texas
Admiral Evans
Santiago
Brooklyn
Oregon
Bob
SSS Sas
Hostetter
Sorosis Shoes
Signeu
Hail Dry Goods Co
State Board of Pharmacy
John M. Sneed
W. S
George Sneed
W.S. Sneed
Lamy Factory
Fin
R. I. Hatton
Bryant & Tewmey
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