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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1902
Page
4
Nevada holds a nose in front with Springfield a close second as the race for the pennant tightens. Port Scott could threaten Springfield if it reaches, while Fort Scott struggles to overtake for second place.
Charles McCullough the alleged chicken thief was brought back from Sedalia by Detective Kenney and jailed at police headquarters after a bullet pierced his back during an escape attempt at Ninth and Charlotte streets. The bullet lodged under the skin near the abdomen and was removed, revealing it matched a Green officer’s firearm. A petit larceny warrant is sworn. Judge John Montgomery and wife returned from Spider Like Wis and will resume legal business in Kansas Monday. Maurice Weisburg returned from Colorado to Boonville Mo on business. David Clam visited his parents in Joplin. Anna Miles arrives from St Louis to stay with A D Hopkins. Mrs Sarah E Smith ill eight months remains unchanged.
Mr. Ernest Simonsen leases part of the old stone building at the foot of Jefferson Street to Mr. George W. Fifer of Sedalia. Fifer will open a modern railroad restaurant there at once, per the Jefferson City Tribune.
Civil Engineer W H Bush of Missouri Pacific returns from Joplin. Knob Noster residents travel to Sedalia on No 8 Tuesday night after a miscommunication by porter and conductor. C E Winegar promoted to engineer on run between Sedalia and New Franklin. Will Hopkins hospitalized with fever. L H Strange to cover day shift. H A Creagan to handle night shift. Conductor I W Kinsey moved from east to west Missouri Pacific division. Martin Campbell joins St Louis Terminal as machinist. Eddie Cavanaugh takes Missouri Pacific shops post. Rod Jones becomes Missouri Pacific boiler shop foreman. Chas Bomberg resigns to work with S P Weller to De Soto. Homer Hall hired as machinist at Missouri Pacific shops. James Bolton of Katy engineer corps laid off.
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday with possible showers in the northeast portion. Warmer conditions tonight in the east, followed by cooler temperatures on Saturday.
The Nelk and Keens carriage establishment, thriving and crowded for space, will enlarge and relocate to the old Katy shops at the railroad crossing Fifth Street. Plans foresee a remodeled plant with mail wagons for rural free delivery as a key growth area. Additional capital is sought, possibly from a backer with political influence.
Lamonte September 4 notice notes Jake Arnett and wife of Camp Branch visiting friends, Homer Winder of St Louis in town Saturday, Lizzie Hale visiting Mary McNair and returning to High Point, and Milt Scott purchasing the Roberts property on North Wal
Dan McNair his wife and son from Ossawatomie Kansas visit their relatives here. Several locals travel from Sedalia Paola Wellington Liberty Warrensburg to visit friends and relatives while others depart for Marshall Oklahoma and Texas after short stays.
Walter Monroe traveled to California last night to pay $2 for a policy held by Mrs. John Hartshorn through the New York Life Insurance Company. Mrs. Hartshorn is visiting Mrs. Connin there.
Robinson's new European hotel serves elegant fresh oysters in its dining room, replacing Pehl's old stand as the venue opens for service.
The Bell, Sedalia's leading clothing emporium for the past two years, plans a grand opening soon with handsome souvenirs to be given away.
Sedalia lodge No. 256 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons will hold its regular communication Friday at 8 o'clock p m. All Masons are invited to attend. E E de W M F A Sampson, Sec.
The Grand Trunk Railway System promotes a scenic tour via Muskokas and Kawarthas to the St Lawrence River and Atlantic coast resorts. Starting June 23, Pullman sleeping cars depart Chicago daily at 3 02 p m to Portland and Boston via Port Huron Toronto and Montreal. For tourist publications contact George W Vaux AG T A 135 Adams Street Chicago.
Sioux City man recounts how his 11 year old son was poisoned by a weed while picnicking and nearly blinded. A neighbor's suggestion of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve quickened relief, with full recovery in days. Endorsed by W E Barwrug Co.
Miss Edith Willis hosts a Saturday evening gathering at the country home of J H Hope. A company of friends and several Se Dalians are invited to attend.
A. J. Fults & Co. offer Windsor coal for cooking and heating at 3.00 per ton with full weight guaranteed. They also handle dry and green wood in cord or stove lengths at low prices. Contact yards or by phone. 412 East Twelfth Street, Queen City Phone 21, Bell 84.
Clairvoyant professor Jack Duncan offers sought information on any subject. Call his residence at 35 E Cooper between 7 and 10 30 am and 1 to 3 30 pm or his office at 114 E Main between 10 30 and 12 pm and 3 30 to 6 pm.
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