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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1902
Page
4
Craig Graham hosts a Missouri Pacific claim agent who, teased over smoking, shares a pipe loaded with long green. The agent sneezes and quits choking after a humorous exchange, then sends a note urging another smoke when in the area.
Reported dispute slows railroad construction near Eldon as Balch and Co. claim Rock Island engineers withhold adequate estimates to draw funds. Contractors have mortgaged property, cannot meet expenses, and workers are unpaid while the project stalls. Names listed include Albert Hyatt Atoka and others.
Mrs Lydia J Porter of Lexington files a field suit against the Missouri Pacific Railway Company seeking five thousand dollars for the death of her husband at a crossing between Lexington and Wellington last March.
A. O. Carpenter a painter from Parsons joins Soloway Ramons and an extra gang in hospital arrivals.
An advertisement touts Hoster Stomach Bitters as a cure for indigestion dyspepsia flatulence constipation and other stomach ailments. It claims fifty years of cures and urges sufferers to try it with a guarantee that the genuine bottle bears a private stamp over the neck.
A clairvoyant listing offers information on any subject. Contact at residence 135 E Cooper in morning and early afternoon slots or at office 114 E Main during late morning and late afternoon hours.
A Lexington branch passenger train led by Conductor Butts and Engineer Sheet nearly collided with cars on a spur at the Gallie Lumber yard near Sedalia after an open switch from the Lexington branch tracks misdirected the engine. The crew halted minutes before impact. origin of the open switch is unknown.
Engineer T. Evans of the Katy has resumed work after a short lay off. Fireman N. Bestgen of the Katy has reported for work after a few day's lay off.
E. F. Morgan, the new chief clerk to Supt. G. T. Ross of the Pacific, succeeds J. H. Mara and arrived in Sedalia on Wednesday. He previously served as clerk under Supt. Philmin of the Eastern Minnesota railroad at West Superior, Minn., and will begin his duties in a day or two.
A. J. Fults & Co offers Windsor coal for cooking and heating at 3.00 per ton with full weight guaranteed. Also sells dry and green wood in cord or stove lengths. Call at yards or by phone 21. Queen City, 412 East Twelfth Street, Bell 84.
W. E. Crissey is reported dead with relatives identified in the short notice. The fragmented item provides limited details on survivors or burial arrangements.
Windsor resident Crissey died Tuesday morning in Paducah Kentucky. He had lived in Windsor for over twenty years. Letters found on him gave his address and relatives were notified. He leaves a widow and three children.
Mary Arnold filed a grievance in Squire Kinsey's court after being pelted by two Counce brothers. Charles Counce received one day in jail for the fruit attack while Ernest Counce was given a caution and lecture.
Joe Peltier reports thieves stole a sidewalk brick by brick from his property. The incident highlights property damage and ongoing concerns about neighborhood security.
A resident near Sixteenth and Grand avenue reports the loss of nearly half of his brick sidewalks. Bricks were removed gradually, with several taken in recent nights along the cort road.
The sentences of Will Deutch ler and Louis Bremer were cut from six months to three months each and they were released on good behavior with bonds. They had been imprisoned for petit larceny.
Frank and Fred Brown were jailed by Officer Evans of the M. E. and T. today. One carried a revolver and the other a pile of cheap finger rings.
The Jefferson club announces an important meeting scheduled for this evening, inviting members to attend and discuss club affairs and upcoming activities.
Pauline F Glass departed Friday moving to Deepwater Henry County after selling his farm and crop Giles Rader was buried Saturday in Sedalia He died in Kansas C Templeton and family visited Edmonds Benton County and returned home
Monday updates cover Henry Foster returning to Kansas City Sunday after work. George Reavis visits home this week. Hattie Reavis to begin state normal at Warrensburg next week. Dan Swope and Etta Hanes wed Sunday evening and depart Monday to visit relatives. Frank Botts of Parnell returns home after visiting F. W. Hanes and kin. Cary Edmonston able to work without crutches after coming from Sedalia. Large crowd attends D. H. Reavis Tuesday night.
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