27 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1901
Page
1
Springfield reports Abraham Lincoln’s corpse was opened for the twelfth time in a National Monument ceremony. The casket was unsealed for a brief viewing despite Colonel Robert T. Lincoln’s opposition, revealing a white face contrary to earlier dark impressions.
J. M. Cain The Spot Cash Grocer advertises a fall campaign to clear surplus stock that can stock three grocery stores with prices set for quick sales. He invites customers to visit at 112-114 West Main using both phones 151.
The Sentinel reports Pettis county shipped vast surplus goods in 1900 including 14 720 hogs 31 484 cattle 1942 horses and mules 2736 sheep 56970 bushels of wheat 7932 corn 30934 oats 17152 flax seed 120000 hay 20000 straw 8349500 flour 952000 corn meal 1290000 shipstuff 15498 timothy seed 14450 clover seed 60000 millet seed 9000 hardwood lumber 81900 walnut logs 48 cords cord wood 210 tons coal 58 cars junk 320591 pounds dressed poultry 3403 %86 live poultry 1945290 dozen eggs 67451 butter 329 crates strawberries 15 crates blackberries 7370 fresh fruit 178 dried fruit 16228 dressed meat 7119 game 18526 furs 63591 feathers 55879 hides and pelts 546000 tallow 160 cider 50 vinegar 265 molasses 10 honey 1817 potatoes 158 onions 130 vegetables 3215 nursery stock 6049 wool 722000 ice 303113 broomcorn 350 cane seed and one car charcoal. Total value $1 798 314 38.
Tragedy reported as a tramp is killed in a Montserrat incident. Railway news notes earnings decline for railroads with gains nearly as low as the fourth week in June. Includes upcoming railway clerks meeting and local general notes with hospital arrivals.
An unidentified man reportedly a tramp was struck by a Missouri Pacific fast mail near Montserratt and died. coroner bills of Johnson county will investigate. Also reports of railway labor activity, track, and shop arrangements in Wichita and Versailles areas. Dr. Reynolds to headline at Orient theatre, with joint track use by Missouri Pacific and another railroad.
The Central Business College football eleven heads to Warrensburg this Saturday to face Warrensburg Normal on their gridiron. Lineups include Charles Peak Elliott John Hogan Andrew Wilson and Steedman among the laborers noted for their roles.
The romantic four act Irish melodrama Kathleen Mavourneen is selected for George W. Lyon's benefit tonight September 27 at Wood's Opera House. It promises human interest laughable situations startling climaxes wit and pathos with a competent cast. Seats on sale 10c 25c and 35c.
Serial list of workers includes Joe Smith bridgeman Mineola Joe Loyd section laborer Sterrett George Smith crusher laborer Chickie Chockie T C Smith fireman Limestone Gap Rufus C Collins extra gang Caddo B G Scott section laborer Fisher William Hedges engineer Denison Dan Burlingame fenceman Atoka J C Veazey car repairer Denison James McGrath switchman Smithville W A Ingram switchman Temple James N Walker tinner Dallas John Henry section laborer Greenville
Auburn mob attack on Czolgosz halted by officers. He collapsed entering prison. he claimed no accomplice. Local notes report Katy shops’ 9 hour day to start Oct 1 and Sedalia Laundry ads amid society mentions.
Frank Conkle Eph Casey and Frank Casey all of East Sedalia were locked in the calaboose after taking part in a schoolyard game and borrowing a rifle. Assistant Prosecutor Bohling dismissed the case this morning as no one pressed charges. Other police court actions include fines for liquor and trespassing, and local officials report ongoing county duties.
A complimentary benefit tonight at Wood's Opera House honors George W. Lyon. The program features the four act Irish melodrama Kathleen Mavourneen with a large cast including Terrence O'Moore Bernard Kavanaugh James P. Quinn Charles Koock Sr Billy Buttoncap R H Parmerlee and others.
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