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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1901
Page
5
A blaze at 1002 East Broadway, owned by W A Fast and occupied by John Glassburn, started under the stairway. Firemen and bystanders doused the flames with water, preventing major loss. Loss estimated at about 30 dollars.
E. E. Axline held his annual fall sale of Polan China hogs under a mammoth tent in Oak Grove Missouri. Several thousand people attended. Sixty hogs sold at an average of 33.65 dollars. The top price was 124 dollars, paid by T. R. Wilson of Morning Sun Iowa.
The event named A Merry Chase attracts widespread attention as people plan to attend. Organizers expect strong turnout and community participation downtown.
Notice states a red two thirds grown Irish setter is missing or stolen. A liberal reward is offered for recovery. Contact 205 West Fourth Street.
General Superintendent S. G. Clara of the Missouri Pacific says rumors of his resignation are false during an inspection tour in the city aboard the private car Magnolia No 50.
A fourteen year old girl, daughter of Zack Kramer of Blackwater, fired a shot at a man in Blackwater last night. Details remain unclear and investigators have not released particulars.
The column lists numerous short items: W. H. Ahmanson of Omaha arrives to join his wife visiting relatives. Dr. W. S. Shy and wife travel to Knob Noster after visiting Smithton. Miss Lucy Gentry returns home after leading a music class. C. G. Worthington tours Chillicothe with Nadine Winston Co.. various locals and travelers are noted in town, including constables, businessmen, and visitors from Jamestown, Lamonte, Warrensburg, and other nearby cities.
A Missouri and Warrensburg normal football game at Cottage Place park Jeffer son City broke up before kickoff after disputes over Warrensburg players and protests from the normal team. About 2000 spectators witnessed the clash as both sides left the field amid accusations of inducements and betting on the outcome.
A fragment mentions entertaining children with a phrase about "You have always" and a sentiment of kindness. The readable text hints at a theme of longstanding care but provides no clear event or person identification.
Mrs Felix Kahn hosted a Monday afternoon party for her daughter Lillians seventh birthday. Mesdames Sylvian and Arthur Kahn helped with entertaining. Refreshments were served to a long list of attendees including Frances Gray Maude Willis Nadine Myers Vesta McClain Mildred Murray Frances Carter Dorothy Mackey Gwendolyn Johns Naomi Walch Mildred Deweese Hedwig Myers and others.
An advertising notice touts the J. M. C. Blend coffee claiming unmatched quality and half-price savings. The ad pledges value through improved treatment, price, and quality and lists 112 to 114 West Main Street with phone number 151.
Rev. Jacoby of Trinity Lutheran says the Wellington Kas Synod meeting drew large crowds and delivered a surprising financial report showing an eight percent year over year increase in funds despite drought. The next synod gathering is set for Salina Kas.
Hon. George S Young of Holden visited Sedalia on Missouri Pacific business. He represented Johnson county in the last legislature with notable ability and creditable results.
Despite political differences, Hon. J. H. Bothwell and another Pettis County representative united to secure the State fair for Sedalia. Their efforts in the final assembly hours ensured the industry would be placed in Sedalia, a development praised as pivotal for the city.
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