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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1901
Page
5
Ladies' vests and pants in all sizes 4 5 6 with fine fleece lined Egyptian yarn priced at 25c. Also fine fleeced cotton yarn garments with soft finish and silk trim at 50c. Men’s soft fleece lined pants or vests priced at 50c.
Sale notice lists children’s vests or pants in gray or natural colors. Items offered separately or as sets at prices from 15 cents to 1 dollar per garment.
The advertisement notes 27 inches wide fabric with prices at 10c and 12 1 2c for shawls and neck pieces. It highlights leading fabrics or materials available for making these accessories.
A boy living a mile south of town confessed to using his real name and told officers he came here yesterday. His father, Sandy Huff of Otterville, was notified by letter today. The youth, who has known relatives in the area, said his father mistreated him and that he took a horse his father gave him to sell and head for Kansas City. He will not return home.
Mrs. Fred Gray entertained a party of eight card tables for Miss Gertrude Shreve of Bloomington, Ill. Decorations were pink and white with roses and chrysanthemums. Prizes included a watercolor by Mrs. Charles West and a burnt wood knife as booby prize. Guests included Mesdames Hardy, Mara, Steele, Myers, Highleyman, Bush, Flannigan, Moore, Muir, Potter Sneed, Beck, Phipps, and many Misses and Mr. Muir.
Henry C. Wallace, 78, died after a lingering illness in Lexington. He helped shape Missouri's last constitutional convention and was admitted to the bar in 1849. John G. Fisher, 67, died suddenly at his home, heart failure, after being seen walking in his yard earlier.
The Economy Steam Heating company has a force of men at work today digging ditches to extend mains to the western part of the city where residents will use steam. Manager Mowbray declined to say when the system would be turned on, but work is expected within a day or two.
Harry Servant proprietor of the Arlington pharmacy has returned from a visit to the Buffalo exposition.
J D Scott of Hughesville and many travelers were in the city on business and visiting friends. Dr H Delamater and Dr W T Thomas attended events and made professional visits. Mrs W H Howard of Tipton, Miss Lillie Yontz of Tipton, and Miss Susie White of Pilot Grove visited locals.
Mr. J. A. Harmon entertained a host of friends at Mrs. J. W. Harmon residence 637 East Thirteenth street Thursday evening. The gathering featured games and music and refreshments were served. Those present were:
A readable fragment lists individuals including Lillian Watson Annie Goodfellow Mattie Goodfellow Edna Morris Maggie Rose Minnie Englund Etta Downs Ingra Englund Rosa Dixon Roxia Cross Grace Hall Ada Crawford Sara Licklider Leslie Stults David Cowan Andy Stults Harry Hammond Vick Lacher Frederick Napaloeon Jimmie Corrall.
Residents urged to hire George Kroenke for well drilling and end reliance on hauled water. The recommendation stresses reliable service and local availability.
Cr C Williams found a shotgun at the corner of Fifth and Lamine. The weapon, turned to Officer Leftwich, belonged to Emil Schroeder who was said to have been assaulted and robbed last night. A blood pool near the gun suggests he may have wandered away after a fall.
City Collector Thomas Sheerin returns from Sarcoxie Missouri where he was called on business. He reports new mines being opened there on an extensive scale with potential to eclipse Missouri's previous productions. He describes the operations as highly significant and growing rapidly.
Mrs Louis Hoffman entertained the ladies of the M E church South this afternoon. The event was described as exceedingly pleasant and typical of Mrs Hoffman's yearly entertainments with the church ladies.
Fresh from Sedalia Printing, neat and attractive programs issued today for the College of Music second concert this evening.
Walter Garrett was arrested this afternoon by Deputy Constable Tom Robb on suspicion of stealing a farmer's watch. He will have a hearing this afternoon.
Probate Judge Parsons names Mrs Mary OConnor administratrix of the estate of Lawrence OConnor deceased. The appointment was issued today.
Oscar Densmore a colored man was fined five dollars in police court this morning on a charge of disturbing the peace of a colored neighbor.
The will of the late C. A. Stewart was admitted to probate today in Judge Parsons' court.
At the Lotus club hop tonight eighteen numbers including waltzes two steps and lanciers will be danced. The ball will be a full dress affair.
The wife of George Woods presented him with a handsome nine pound boy on Wednesday. The child was named Clarence Edward Wood on Thursday.
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