Closing Day at Sedalia Street Fair Praised Despite Criticisms
The Sedalia street fair closes after a six day run with free attractions lauded and advisers noting four days would prevent weariness. Management led by Tommy Cannon is credited for overall success, with exhibits, moving pictures, war shows, a Ferris wheel, and a public wedding drawing favorable attention.
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Sedalia
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Jefferies-Fitzsimmons
Third and
Ohio
Sedalia Street Fair Impresses as Flower Parade Shines
Jefferson City visitors reported a large crowd and hot weather but limited enthusiasm for booth decorations. The flower parade stood out with 120 decorated vehicles and horsemen, a hour long procession watched by about 50,000 people. Queen Frances Smith and maid Alma Gass drew continuous applause.
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Jefferson City
Sedalia
the Tribune
Kansas City
Frances Smith
Alma Gass
Credit to whom credit is due letter to public
J. M. Cannon states he is not connected with street fair management beyond a cash contribution and has never met Tommy Cannon. He explains his name was used without his knowledge or consent in business dealings by street fair organizers.
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Street Fair Association
J. M. Cannon
Richard T. Gentry
J. M. Seibert
Fle
Pettis County
Kansas City
Massachusetts Building
First M. E. Church Programs and Choir Plans
Rev J M Bitler pastor leads morning theme Approved of God. Evening sermon on street fair theme Equipoise. Violin solo by Prof Steininger. Epworth League 6 30 p m with 7 30 p m preaching. Prof Steininger to organize a children's choir next Friday at 4 30 p m in the church lecture room.
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Steininger
Epworth League
M. E
The Church Doing Business Sermon at First Congregational
At the First Congregational church the pastor speaks in the morning on The Church Doing Business with remarks about the fair. In the evening, eyeing events and notes continue.
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First Congregational Church
Were Wedded at High Noon
Mr. Emmet Fowler and Miss Ida Stanley wed at Smith & Boeshar's during the Sedalia street fair. Rev. Putman officiated as crowds filled Third Street to witness the ceremony. A reception followed at the store with refreshments. the couple, bridesmaids Grace Scott and Amanda Fleming, and attendants were showered with congratulations.
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Lamonte
Emmet Fowler
Ida Stanley
Grace Scott
Amanda Flemming
Capt. Stevens
Old Town
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Boeshar
F A Spielman
St. Louis
Mesdames
W J Crawford
JM Cobb
Sedalia
E. W. Shultz
Arlington Fountain
Booth
Overstreet
Putman
W. D. Steele
Messrs. Smith and Boshear
Third Street
Massachusetts
Osage
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Cass
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Fowler
Windsor
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Judge Fleming
Lamonte Bank
Sentinel
Smith & Boeshar
Opening of First Christian Church in Sedalia Nears
Improvements on the First Christian church in Sedalia Missouri push toward completion with costs rising from 4000 to over 6000. The church, begun in 1888 for 37000, will host an opening service two weeks from tomorrow and then a series of services. the building now spans a quarter of a square and seats about 1250 in one large auditorium on the first floor.
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First Christian Church
Sedalia
Midway Fairgrounds Trouble Tangles Ushered by Tax and Assaults
A Sedalia fair segment reports federal tax inspections at side show operations led to brief arrests and early settlements. Incidents include a war graph ticket seller fined for disturbing the peace after a confrontation with Judge Burr, a colored man’s assault on his expectant wife, and two drunks facing fines. Local hotel disputes over board wages also feature, with a $71 debt and $8 costs resolved by attachment and payment.
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Midway
Commercial Hotel
Taylor
Edward Wickstrom
War-Graph Company
Ohio Street
Judge Burr
Will Hubbard
Bowery
Tom Gresham
John Crawford
Burress
Head Warren
Second Dickman Cup Shoot At Forest Park
The Dickman Cup second shoot at Forest Park Friday afternoon drew a large crowd as Sedalia Gun Club members posted high scores. From fifty birds, Joe Roe and Artur Linaberry each scored 44 with Linnaberry second and Fleming third. Roe then edged Linaberry in a ten straight shoot. In jack rabbit, E H Smith won with Joe Roe second and Smith also placed in a double shoot.
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Forest Park
Sedalia
Joe Roe
Artur Linaberry
John Linnaberry
Tom Fleming
Roe
Linaberry
Linnaberry
E. H. Smith
Smith
Ful ton Market restaurant crowds praised for restraint during fair week
Byard and Gunther the Ful ton Market proprietors say six busy fair days ended with no customer kicked out. They rushed patrons yet maintained standard service and earned a reputation among visitors, with many preferring their line over others. Regular patrons faced delays but will return to normal service.
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Byard & Gunther
Fulton Market
Dreyfus Court Martial Returns Ten Year Term
In Rennes at 5 20 p m the court martial found Dreyfus guilty and sentenced him to ten years in prison. Five voted for conviction and two for acquittal.
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Washington
D. C
Rennes
Dreyfus
Child Bunyan Injured After Fall At Home
Four year old Chas Bunyan son of A W Bunyan Katy carpenter sustained a broken leg when he fell from a bed at the family home on Second Avenue. The accident occurred this morning.
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Chas. Bunyan
A. W. Bunyan
Katy
Second Grand Avenue
Rich Wail Tells Afy Gonis Store We Goes 2
Unclear fragments describe a long anticipated event at a store named Afy Gonis. Text is garbled and lacks coherent details about participants or outcomes.
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Afy Gonis
Disorder on Ohio Street Prompted Warning for Tonight
Authorities report last night’s disorder on Ohio Street contrasted with Thursday’s fun night. Confetti caused little damage but corn meal and flour vandalism strained the crowd and police. Officials warn strict enforcement tonight to curb hoodlum behavior.
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Ohio Street
Pickpockets harvest at Boshear Smith wedding booth
Several robberies occurred during the noon knot tying at Boshear Smith's booth. James Wonton lost about $2 and some beer checks, a woman had $15 taken from her pocketbook, and a thief was caught with a hand in another man's pocket before escaping into the crowd. The suspect was turned over to police.
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Boshear & Smith’s
James Wonton
Battle of Confetti Tonight At Reduced Booth Prices
Mr J E Branch agrees to repeat the battle of Confetti tonight with booths offering two packages for 15 cents. The event promises bargain confetti and a repeat performance after prior requests.
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J. E. Branch
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