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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1900
Page
4
The list notes East Bound and West Bound trains with numbers such as No. 10 No. 122 and local freights. It records departure and arrival times around Sedalia Warsaw and Southwestern Narrow Gauge lines and indicates No. 7 carries no baggage.
John C. Winslow a railroad switch man testifies about the 1883 North St. Louis strike naming Joseph Flory as a scab who helped the company. Winslow and Charles Scott observed Flory and Edward Nash in the Wabash yards stating they would not quit the Switchmen's Union. The affidavit is certified by Notary William J. Lollard.
South McAlester I T Oct 31 A brakeman F L Frane on a northbound freight train slipped while crossing between two cars at Frink five miles south of the city and was ground to death under the wheels. The body will be buried in Denison Tex, the deceaseds home.
A brief item notes an event at Wood's Opera House happening this evening in the town of Old Arkansaw. Details on performers or program are not provided in the fragment.
Brakeman Anderson and machinist John Lorsch of the Missouri Pacific are laid off today. Engines No. 898 and 267 are undergoing minor repairs in the shops. The northbound passenger due at 8:25 is an hour late. Roadmasters sign payrolls for October in the city.
Tonight Sedalia prepares for Halloween with many parties and a strong police presence. Marshal Love assigns extra officers to curb mischief while Jude Truxel pledges firm justice for any arrested youth. Events include Sedalia Rebecca lodge social at I O O F hall and a pillow slip gathering at First Congregational church parlor with local residents Miss Kate Kahrs and the Fowler sisters hosting friends.
The D G S club will spend Halloween at Miss Mae Lafferty home at Sixth and Lamine. Miss Captain Russell of East Fourth street hosts a Halloween party tonight. Red Cross Ball Blue praised as the best. Large 207 package priced at 5 cents.
An advertisement urges consumers to choose Red Cross Ball Blue, warning against imitations and promoting the brand as the trusted cleaner. The message emphasizes happiness through using the genuine product.
St Louis detective John Gallagher famous for trapping Kid Hindman visits Sedalia to search for missing 15 year old John Henry Brown. Authorities request public help as the boy remains at large amid ongoing inquiry.
Advertisements in this column cost a quarter for three issues if they contain no more than thirty words. This offer targets small notices and short announcements to steady readers.
The Monarch Laundry offers specialized care for blankets and quilts with excellent equipment. Careful housewives are invited to entrust this work to them. Prices are reasonable. Chas. Van Antwerp, proprietor. Telephone 183.
Classified notice seeking a Christian man or woman willing to qualify for a permanent trusted post either locally or in their home county. Offers $900 yearly pay. Respond with a self addressed stamped envelope to the Secretary, care of Sentinel.
Salesmen to sell Lubricating Oils Greases Belting and Specialties to threshermen on commission. Address giving references. The Howard Oil & Grease Co. Cleveland Ohio.
Readers can obtain the Guide to Investors and Speculators and the Daily Market Letter at no cost by applying to George Skaller & Co. at 70 Wall Street. The firm handles stocks cotton and wheat as bankers and brokers.
Missouri Pacific officials expect to issue a new full time card soon though changes and exact timing are not yet known.
The forty hours devotional service begins at 8 tomorrow morning at Sacred Heart church. Rev. Fr. Augustin Seiffert of Precious Blood Seminary Carthagenia arrives this evening to conduct the services. Rev. Fr. Neiberg will be deacon at the Levitical High Mass and Rev. Fr. Chas Notheis subdeacon. After High Mass the exposition and All Saints Requiem follow with a solemn procession around the church.
Advertises immediate recruitment for live agents in the Akron area. Promises profitable business with daily earnings from five to ten dollars and rapid advancement. Requires good references and directs applicants to Department K at Perkins and Union streets.
The Sentinel declares it holds fourteen affidavits from reputable men swearing Joe Flory was a deliberate scab replacing strikers. It rejects Capital’s jailer claim, naming John Davis as depot express, and notes a 1866 Missouri Pacific timetable found in Independence with times to Jefferson City and St. Louis, plus wood fuel marks and T. McKissock as superintendent.
D. C. McMahon bridgeman Norton E. T. Pierce caller Smithville J. P. McLedd steam shower man Franklin Junction J. T. Smith bridgeman Mineola Harry Whittaker the Katy train man has been readmitted to the hospital.
A writer in the Saturday Evening Post explains the lengthy process of counting votes in the British Commons. The two minute sandglass, doors, lobbies and teller system create delays as members rush to vote before doors close.
Live agents can earn 5 to 10 dollars daily by canvassing for Frank G. Carpenter's new book South America Social Industrial and Political. Sold by subscription only. seek hustling representatives immediately for territory. Write for territory and terms to Saalfield Publishing Company Akron Ohio.
Lost item notice and employment ad fragments describe a lost fascinator in black wool possibly on North Pacific La mine Osage Ohio or Sixth street or East Sedalia. Return to Mrs. Caroline Coleman 110 West Second Street and claim reward. Also an active man needed to deliver for a Missouri wholesale house with $900 yearly pay and honest character required.
Blanch and pound almonds with rose water. Boil in milk with sugar, then fold in yolks and whites. Return to heat until thick, cool slightly, and pour into cups. Chill by placing cups in cold water, changing as needed. Just before serving, top with stiffly beaten egg whites.
Local coal seller Bard's promotes sterling goods and urges voters to support Cooney for Congress. The message asserts ongoing coal sales and claims the strike is over.
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