Traveling salesman Gus Agee Injures Ankle After Fall
Gus Agee fell while descending post office steps Saturday evening and sprained his left ankle severely.
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1902
Page
5
Gus Agee fell while descending post office steps Saturday evening and sprained his left ankle severely.
Ben Johns foreman of the yard crew at Myrick was caught between two cars on Friday and badly hurt. He was taken to his home in Lexington for treatment.
Samuel T. Brown of Arlington Heights, former foreman on the Missouri Pacific repair track, was seriously hurt when his horse reared and threw him at Broadway and Engineer streets. He struck his head on a rock and was cared for by Dr. Cole after being helped by M. and Kk. Telephone linemen.
The will of the late John Hemphill of Hughesville Missouri was admitted to probate Saturday. The entire estate is left to his widow.
E. E. McClellan was commissioned as a notary public on Saturday, marking his official qualification to administer oaths and certify documents.
Porter Brown, employed by the Sedalia Trust company for several months, has accepted a position with the New York Poultry and Eyes company and departed for St. Louis Sunday to begin his new duties.
Chris Yost, a grocer, has a letter from his mother Mrs. Chas Yost in Rosswell New Mexico. She is by the bedside of her daughter Mrs. Bruce Yates who is improving and expected to be brought home on Monday.
Miss Ada Payne daughter of Mrs. Ida Powers of 903 South Lamine is at the point of death from consumption in this late 19th century death notice.
The Carnival of the Centuries figures are not ready for the press due to difficulties securing a settlement with the tent owners.
The Sedalia club on Lamine street opened new bowling alleys Saturday night. The facilities are handsomely equipped and provide an enjoyable recreation venue for members and guests.
The fire loss on John Brown's residence at 1414 East Third Street was adjusted Saturday by Wile and Friemel.
John W Baldwin is described as very sick at his home seven miles south of the city. The notice notes his residence and illness without further details.
All musicians of the C. E. societies are asked to assemble at the First Christian church this evening to rehearse for the state convention on Oct 25 and 26. Miss Vic Jones leads the music and Rev. F. L. Cook directs the chorus.
Judge Edmund Burke Eugene Kraemer and J W Moore of California Missouri were in Sedalia Saturday for Bradley Alderson and Company in a voluntary bankruptcy case against Henry Haldeman. Henry McCoy was fined five dollars for intoxication. Col T P Hoy recovered from illness and was seen downtown. J P Higgins of Hughesville enrolled his son and nephew at Hill's Business College. Charles Harris, city sprinkling wagon driver, was seen downtown after August 28 accident left him with a broken leg. Jim Burton left Huston transfer to bartend at The Senate Bar. The 12 45 p m Missouri Pacific train from Warrensburg reached Sedalia in 29 minutes.
Bruce Barnett shows gradual improvement today as his fever subsides. Family reports steady signs of recovery and medical staff note his condition is stabilizing.
Dr. Barnum reports Mrs. Frederick Wovght is much improved today, noting a steady, positive response to treatment and cautious progress in her recovery.
Mrs Ada Price of Jefferson City announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Celeste Price to Mr Cecil N. Thomas. The wedding is planned for November. Miss Price is well known in Sedalia society and has visited there several times.
Robert Baldwin suffered a severe thumb injury on Sunday while working the driving mare. A Sedalia plumber in search of labor told the Sentinel there was not an idle man in Sedalia, noting widespread unemployment.
Sedalia and nearby residents share travel, visits, and relocations. Henry Olmsted and family return from Lexington. George Crump resigns as M. ik. and T. porter with Lewis Martin filling the role. Residents and visitors depart for Kansas City, Chicago, St. Louis, Omaha, and other destinations while several attend events and meetings.
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