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Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with likely showers, warmer conditions in the eastern portion tonight.
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1901
Page
8
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with likely showers, warmer conditions in the eastern portion tonight.
Granite Lodge No. 272 A F and A M will hold a special communication in the First degree Monday evening at J C Parmerlee with W M work. S M Hodges serves as secretary.
Queen City Council No. 564 Knights and Ladies of Security are called to assemble at Hoffman building at 7 30 tonight to arrange funeral details for Sister Clara Milburn. Services set at Epworth M E church East Sedalia Tuesday October 1 at 9 oclock. Fidelity members invited. Thos A Robb Cor Secy J Starx Pres
The Home Tea and Coffee Co announces a grand opening sale for Saturday October 5 after purchasing E. E. Sellers’ interest. Aims to offer one of Sedalia’s largest souvenir sales with courteous service and a free souvenir with each purchase of one pound of coffee or 25 cents worth of tea. Signed by S. M. Walker, manager.
M. T. Chasnoff has hired J. J. Shrike the jeweler to meet customers at The Globe located at 107 West Main Street.
Miss Mayme Eligia Considine and Mr. Warren Grooms were married in a Sept 25 ceremony at the bride’s West Twelfth Street home officiated by Rev. W J Dalton. The couple plans a Western trip and will reside at 1527 West Twelfth after October 10. Easing guests included Mrs E C Wilson and son from Sedalia Missouri.
A millinery ad touts ready to wear hats that blend understated style with high quality and remarkably low prices, claiming strong customer interest due to the balance of taste and value.
The Mexico Intelligencer mocks Ex Gover nor Lon V Stephens claiming he admitted credit for establishing the State fair and its Sedalia location while Stephens had previously denied it. The item notes public awareness in Mexico of the contested claim.
Arlington Pharmacy requests patients to leave prescriptions for filling and delivery. Local notice states prescriptions can be dropped off for processing and delivery service.
Trolley combinations grow in extent and importance as the Massachusetts Electric Company now controls 776 miles, previously run by thirty six corporations. The Brooklyn Rapid Transit system spans 522 miles of tracks.
The Chicago Union Traction company holds 486 miles, the Union Traction company 486 miles, the Union Traction company of Philadelphia operates 448 miles, the Metropolitan Street Railway of New York 428 miles, and the West End company of Boston 370 miles.
A factory with 2000 workers failed to fix an engine promptly. An expert charged 50 cents for work and 49.50 for knowing how. The company paid, learning the value of expertise. Circulars from I. C. Schools of Scranton, Pa. O. J. Baum, representative.
Notice to business men S L Lipscomb will call on merchants and business men for advertising and orders for a new taxpayers directory in the local area.
The Arlington Pharmacy prescription department is described as premier in the city, highlighting its leadership and service quality.
Walch's offers unexcelled Bon Bons and Chocolates, showcasing a tempting assortment. The shop emphasizes quality confections and loyal customer appeal.
The Sentinel linotype operator Jolly Hurtt welcomes a baby girl born early Sunday morning weighing eight pounds. Family duties are expected to limit his work briefly as he adjusts to the new arrival.
In eight months Meyers' Home Bakery grew from a small tin oven to two large brick ovens showing rapid expansion. The record highlights a quick scale up in equipment and production capacity.
The New York Press notes that the summer trend of going with heads uncovered along the Atlantic coast has faded. Only two of the Newport originators continue the fad, their deeply tanned faces making them conspicuous.
A display of new millinery will be shown at Miss Younger's on Thursday October 3 with a selection of hats and accessories for the coming season.
Hank Puffenbarger and Jesse Farnsworth were returning to Old Town with tiling when Mr Puffenbarger, nearly seventy, suffered a paralytic stroke. His condition was serious and recovery was feared.
Advertised patent medicines appear freshly stocked at Arlington Pharmacy with new varieties for immediate purchase.
John Mansfield aged 19 nephew of Mrs. W. D. Bogar of Ohio street vanished from 411 West Fifth street Sunday afternoon. Described in a black coat and vest with striped pants, blue eyes and black hair. Sheriff and police notified. relatives fear foul play. Mansfield’s home is Peculiar, Missouri.
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Cashman was celebrated with their four children and grandchildren gathering at their Pettis county home. The couple, who married fifty years ago in Ireland, later moved to Cooper and Pettis counties before building a prosperous farm. Their children John, W E, Joseph, and Mrs. Kate Cashman Livers were present along with relatives from nearby areas.
Special to The Sentinel reports a full day battle at Port Italy Durban Natal with heavy casualties. Boers suffered nineteen killed while British losses stood at twelve men two officers among the dead and five officers and thirty eight men wounded.
The confirmation class of 1899 and 1900 were entertained at 6 o'clock dinner by Miss Gertrude Berlin and Mr Frank Berlin at their home 322 North Brown Street. Attendees included Misses Marie Goetze Flora Fisher Mary Meier Mattie Meier Amelia Simon Josie Simon Elsie Amborn Louise Mueller Ida Helm Clara Callis Emma Egdorff Kate Julius Mae Bremmer Carrie Leicher and others.
Notice declares dissolution of the firm Latour and Sherer in Sedalia on September 30 1901 by mutual consent. W H Sherer will continue the business at the same location and settle all affairs. Signed Ira H Latour and W H Sherer. Sedalia September 30 1901.
Dispatches from the Philippines state Captain Connell Lieutenant Bumpus and Major Surgeon Griswold of the Ninth Infantry were killed in a recent engagement. Details are sparse but indicate a very severe fight.
George Fredericks alias Powell and Dr Reynolds alias E Loyd, two frauds who performed at Wood's opera house Sunday night, left town early this morning without paying many bills. It is said they are now in Clinton.
A neighborhood resident is accused of not supporting his family. The children grow hungrier as the situation draws concern from neighbors and local officials. No further details are given in the fragment.
A short local note describes residents salvaging discarded food scraps from neighbors. The piece notes disposal habits and community waste awareness without detailing individuals or exact locations.
E T Behrens Rich Williams P S Jamerson Frank Nichols and two sons with Harry Wells fished at Carpenter's Ford nine miles southwest of here. They reported a good catch and held a noon fish fry.
Ed Heuerman, wanted on a seduction charge involving young Miss Larri more, has fled to parts unknown and remains at large with no apprehension reported.
Ira Latour sells his stake in Latour and Sherer photographic gallery to partner Will Sherer. Latour plans to join his father in Joplin, moving on from the business.
Frank Williams, a Black man, was sent to the county jail for three days by Justice Kinsey this morning for disturbing the peace on Ohio street yesterday afternoon.
Charles Mason, once a noted Sedalia youth, returns from Pueblo Colorado for a visit. He is joined by F. E. Arthur, holder of the world medal for speed and artistry in broom making.
Twenty members of the Ladies of the Maccabees surprised Mrs. William Lodge at Green Ridge on Saturday. They report an excellent time and a joyful gathering with their sister.
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