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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1901
Page
6
Mrs. Jas. Forest of Chippewa Falls Wisconsin recalls inviting a guest to Sunday dinner and a remark about slugging meat. She also recounts a seven year running sore on her leg cured after using Banner Salve bought from druggists and urges beware of substitutes.
Secret Service agent J W Lawrence traced a South Dakota counterfeit silver dollar operation to convict Peter Verwolf in a Minnesota prison. Verwolf, a Russian Polish engraver, cast near perfect dies but used light metal. Outside accomplices passed many coins as authorities deem him highly dangerous.
In Decatur Indiana on September 5 Charles Ross a performer and husband of Mame Forepaugh attacked her at dinner with carbolic acid. The liquid burned her face and shoulders but she shielded her eyes and saved her sight. Ross admitted jealousy and said he waited days for the chance. The woman faces disfigurement for life.
Sedalia figures Chas Smith succeeds Chas Davis at Garrison’s saloon and Charles Meyer becomes new City Bakery baker. Anna Leaming visits from Sedalia then plans to teach in Buren Arkansas. Leeton Bank dep deposits up 100 percent, with praise from Secretary of State Sam B. Cook. Prof Jack Duncan the blind phrenologist returns to Sedalia at 135 East Cooper Street offering readings morning and afternoon.
Six large wheat stacks owned by W. F. Heilman were destroyed by fire Monday night. Authorities suspect an incendiary was responsible for the blaze.
Red Cross Ball Blue is praised as the best in the world. Two ounce packages are offered at a price of five cents each.
John Montgomery Jr as referee in bankruptcy states Henry Simmons of Kansas City has been adjudged bankrupt.
Ayer Co advertises its sarsaparilla as a purifier for the blood and strengthener for digestion and nerves and urges readers to consult their physician and follow advice. A separate bankruptcy notice states a meeting of creditors will be held in Sedalia on September 20.
A Wellington farmer displays a fine bull on the street. When a bystander asks if he is registered, the farmer replies no, noting that everyone else in the neighborhood has left for El Reno.
Avansino's serves up top ice cream in the city with family or specialty options and prompt delivery. Phone 358 for orders.
A mix of classifieds and notices including a cleaning/contract offer by George B Goodrich at Eighteenth and Marvin, a dental service by H L Cannon in Ilgenfritz Building, and a liquor advertisement for Pehl’s Private Stock Aye bottled at the distillery with a money-back guarantee and wholesale contact at 115 West Second St.
Money loans offered on Pettis county realty with 5 percent farm loans and partial payment options. J H Bothwell attorney promotes a Sunday excursion to Jefferson City via Katy with a special train at 8 a.m. for $1 round trip. Also mentions Sedalia and St. Charles ball game and sights including the capital building and penitentiary.
W Sharp Pianos and Organs offers tuning and repair at 516 East Fourth Street Jefferson City with a Sunday return trip on September 8 for a dollar. A special M T train leaves Sedalia at 8 am. Monarch Poultry Mixture seeks men with rigs for advertising with straight salary and expenses. Apply to Monarch M ans Co Springfield Illinois Box 684.
Carbondale Ill Sept 5 Scientists and physicians are intrigued by a parasite discovered by Prof George H French of Southern Illinois State Normal University. Demonstrations show potential for treating epilepsy once deemed incurable. The parasite is presented as a primary cause in many epilepsy cases.
A big ball game features Sedalia against St. Charles in a marquee matchup. A returning train to Jefferson City departs at 8 p.m. on September 8.
A Leavenworth resident called the water office asking for the Real Estate Irrigation company and requested future bills be itemized by lots and blocks after noting the muddy water. The clerk clarified the misunderstanding before the call ended.
A special train leaves Sedalia at 8 a m Sunday September 8 for Jefferson City via the Katy. Round trip fare is set at 1.00 dollars for fans traveling to the game against St. Charles.
Classified notice seeks a sober barber to apply at once at 105 West Third Street Sedalia for immediate hire.
All of Otts soda water is freshly carbonated, pure, cooling and exhilarating.
Rail timetable lists Missouri Pacific East bound Nos 7 122 64 and No 118 with arrival and departure times and through runs at Franklin Junction. Narrow gauge Sedalia Warsaw and Southwestern trains also noted. A Sunday September 8 exhibition baseball game Sedalia vs St Charles urged to attend.
A found watch is awaiting identification by its owner who must identify the item and pay for this notice. If claimed, the owner will provide proof of ownership and cover publication costs as required.
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