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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1902
Page
8
Our millinery department features the season’s new styles with tailored hats and ready to wear options. Prices range from 50 to 198, caps for school children from 25 up. Petticoats, skirts, blankets, shawls, and hosiery highlighted with the Black Cat brand and extensive carpet and curtain offerings.
On the local grounds, three pitchers shaped the game. Ford of Sedalia, Johnson, and Scroggins each contributed notable plays to the outcome.
The Jefferson City Tribune mockingly suggests Sedalia would trade Curtis Garvin Wallace of St. Louis Matthew son of New York Rube Waddell and two others for the infield whose names are not yet known. The paper mocks its own club and doubts Jeff will join the league next year while several other cities disagree.
The Chanute Sun notes Perch is a fine fielder who can hit away from Chanute but gets nervous if his girl in town watches him. He worries his nerves ruin his swing and he often tips the ball into opponents’ hands.
Anothe r home run was made yesterday by Scrokgins, Jefferson City's left fielder. He put the ball in the right field lake during the sixth inning, scoring three runs and tying the score. This makes the third home run that has been
The two year old Rosa May Dirck died at 9 05 last night at 305 West Pettis Street due to whooping cough. The funeral was held today at 4 o'clock with Rev. F L Cook conducting services.
Maude Davidson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Davidson of 1116 East Eleventh Street, is reported to be somewhat improved today after illness with inflammation of the bowels.
The Chanute baseball team stopped in Parsons on a trip to Springfield Missouri and indulged in intoxicants. Umpire Ed Brunner used loud indecent language near the Katy railway passenger station. Cashier E B Stevens aged bank was insulted and called police. Policeman Jake Perkins advised abstaining from vile language. Stevens will report to Mayor Busby.
Paul Curtis is undecided about signing with Colorado Springs next season preferring Sedalia where he has many friends. He may move toward St Louis after the season. The Springfield Leader says Midgets will have Gill Kane and Morton on their pitching staff next year. The Missouri Valley League clubs must reserve players by September 24. Joplin beat Iola 13 to 8.
The London Lancet argues the mushroom is not a true vegetable beefsteak as modern analyses show low meatlike protein. It contains mostly water and little flesh formers, requiring about ten pounds to equal one pound of prime beef. While digestible and tasty, its dietetic value is limited compared with meat, milk, and eggs, though rich in potassium salts and a useful culinary adjunct.
In St Pauls churchyard two children, a girl about eight and a boy six, place laurel wreaths on graves while their mother visits the church. The girl explains she is “Just sharing fair” as she distributes the flowers to a single grave, sparking gentle comment.
Education experts warn the new register authorized by order in council will push unqualified and quack private schools toward closure. The scheme aims to bar public funds to schools lacking properly registered teachers, prompting scrutiny by parents and sharp reductions in seaside and low-grade institutions.
An advertisement extols DeWitts Little Early Risers as a gentle liver tonic that cleanses poison and putrid matter from the system. It promises relief from biliousness and torpid liver and notes the product as a reliable remedy marketed by W. I. Bard Drug Co.
A London visitor, touring a countryside farm, exclaims over a savage looking cow. An old farmer reveals the cow reacts to her red parasol. The woman laments the parasol’s fashion, while the farmer notes the cow’s reaction.
An advertisement touts Kodol as a cleansing reconstructive tonic for perfect digestion. It features a testimonial from Rev J H Holladay of Holladay Mississippi and a claim that Kodol cured dyspepsia after doctors gave up.
Modern surgery is rising but should be used sparingly. De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve is advertised as a cure for cuts burns bruises wounds and skin diseases with testimonials like J. C. Phillips of Paris Illinois and claims of rapid healing and soothing effects.
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