Sedalia man dies in St Louis Empire Hotel fire
A. J. Allen, a Sedalia stone mason, perished in the Empire Hotel fire in St. Louis early Sunday. Ten others died or were burned, eight injured, three unaccounted. Allen left Sedalia Saturday with his son and daughter in law. his remains expected home for burial.
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St. Louis
Allen Scott
Hurley & Co
Lemp
Empire Hotel
Scott
John
Loeffler-Guenther
Empire
Olive Street
Allen
House Party at Miss Duleys Near Hughesville
A Friday night house party was hosted by Miss Mary Duley near Hughesville with Mayme McGruder assisting. Guests included Dee Powell Will Hedger Nelson Sterling George Hedger Joe Ricks Matt Aldridge George Gallie W David L Pearson William Fowler William Callis John Fowler John Callis Kate Claycomb Carrie Sellers Wessie Powell Mattie Elgin Edna Wells Nell Davis Ada Aldridge Lida Scott Ruby Scott Mayme Fowler and Mayme McGruder.
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McGruder
Messrs
Dee Powell
Will Hedger
Nelson Sterling
George Hedger
Joe Ricks
Matt Aldridge
George Gallie
W. David
L. Pearson
William Fowler
William Callis
John Fowler
John Callis
Kate Claycomb
Carrie Sellers
Wessie Powell
Mattie Elgin
Edna Wells
Nell Davis
Ada Aldridge
Lida Scott
Ruby Scott
Mayme Fowler
Mayme McGruder
Growth of Life Insurance and Prudential’s Rise
The Prudential Insurance Company of America exemplifies the rapid expansion of life insurance in the United States from the 19th century onward. Beginning in 1875, its assets grew from about $2,000 in 1876 to $48,000,000 in 1901, with nearly 4.5 million policies, signaling broad adoption by workers and small investors.
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Prudential Insurance Company of America
Life Insurance
United States
Prudential
Coldicure Cures Cough At Bard's Drug Store
Coldicure, described as pleasant to take, is promoted as a remedy that cures any cough and is sold at Bard's drug store.
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Bard’s
Foreman Theodore Shelton Named for Chesnut Street Fire Jury
Theodore Shelton of Sedalia serves as foreman of the coroner's jury investigating the St Louis Chesnut street fire Tuesday night that cost several firemen their lives.
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The
Republic
C. Kroner Fitzsimmons
Theodore Shelton
Sedalia
St. Louis
Chesnut Street
Gus Agee Returns From Funeral in Springfield Mo
Gus Agee returned from Spring field Missouri where he attended the funeral of his niece.
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Gus Agee
Springfield
Home financing fraud scheme in Kansas City examined
A Kansas City lawyer reviews the Home Co-Operative scheme and similar firms rivaling Illinois bans. Members pay 1.35 monthly per 1000 value, plus 5.35 ongoing until a 1000 dollar home matures after years, with title delayed sixteen years eight months. The plan promises refunds and death or disability protections, but expert calls it improvident and potentially endless for late entrants.
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Home Co-Operative
Bard's Drug Store Sells Everything for Manicure or Toilet
The notice highlights Bard's Drug Store offering a full range of manicure and toilet supplies for customers. It emphasizes a broad stock and convenient service at the local shop.
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Bard’s Drug Store
A Clash of Authority and Sedalia News Fanfare
A long letter thanks local supporters for aiding a Sedalia bid to boost industry with stamps and ads. The piece lists many residents and officials and hints at a forthcoming “combination” book. Also reports an officer clash over a seized prisoner and $3.80 in dispute.
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Evans
Frank Kehl, Jr
Katy
Kehl
Calaboose
Donohue
Bailey
Elegant manicure scissors at Bard's drug store
An elegant line of manicure scissors is displayed at Bard's drug store. The item line emphasizes quality grooming tools and may appeal to customers seeking precise trimming and durable metal construction.
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Bard’s Drug Store
Reward offered for sewing machine exchanges in Sedalia
Will pay 83 dollars reward for the name and address of any person with an old sewing machine willing to exchange or someone with no machine willing to buy the latest drophead Singer. Contact WM. D. CHURCH at 109 Ohio Street Sedalia for details.
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WM. D. Church
Ohio Street
Sedalia
Corn Razors Sold At Bard's Drug Store Line
A full line of corn razors is available at Bard's Drug Store, offering medical and personal care tools for corn-related grooming.
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Bard’s Drug Store
Courtenay Morgan to present Fast Lynne revival at opera house
Miss Courtenay Morgan brings a full scenic production to the Saturday matinee and night showing. The cast is strong with costumes from Felix of Paris and a capable company, promising a performance rivaling Weston and Ada Gray. East Lynne follows next week.
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Robe
Felix
Paris
Weston
Ada Gray
East Lynne
Down Mobile brings new melodrama to the opera house
A four act scenic comedy drama titled Down Mobile opens Friday evening February 14 at the opera house. The play portrays life in the South with scenes around Mobile Alabama and features a dramatic burning of a large cotton warehouse using a purely mechanical effect. The Mobile quartet provides the music.
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Down Mobile
Opera House
South
Mobile
Alabama
Mobile Quartette
Distinguished Guest Preaches at Second Congregational Church
The Rev. Dr. A. K. Wray, superintendent of the Congregational Home Mission society for Missouri and Arkansas, was the guest of the Rev. A. Breck yesterday. Dr. Wray preached last evening.
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A. K. Wray
Congregational Home Mission Society For
Missouri and
Arkansas
A. Breck
Second Congregational Church
Dr. Wray
Edwards-Ewing Edwards engaged to Boone in spring
Mr and Mrs Joseph R Edwards of Jefferson City announce the engagement of their daughter Ethel Ewing Edwards to John T Boone Jr of Kansas City. The marriage will take place in the early spring.
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Joseph R. Edwards
Jefferson City
Ethel Ewing Edwards
John T. Boone, Jr
Kansas City
Coldicure Named Best Cough Medicine by Bard Drug Co
The Bard Drug Company endorses Coldicure as its top cough remedy. Industry observers note market leadership and widespread use across regions, highlighting its reputation for relief and accessibility.
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Sedalian
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Mr. Allen
South Lamine Street
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Longan
Belle
Mercurio
Pettis County Court House
S. P. Cory
Sedalia, Mo
Paterson
N. J
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Brooklyn
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Mary Duley
Hughesville
Mayme
Shelton
Kansas City Star of Sunday
Illinois
Ting
Kansas
Southwest
Dennis
Methuselah
J. B. Rickman
the Sentinel
J. Frost Waddell, Esq
Bud McDonald
D. Miller
W. J. Letts
Ben. G. F. Longan
Adam Wagner
Dr. H. B. Cole
M. M. Stevenson
Bruce Barnett
Edward Kent
P. G. Stafford
George E. Dugan
Arthur McGowan
O. E. Parsons
R. H. Gray
Sedalia Sentinel
Chas. W. Leftwich
J. M. Cannon
Grand Central
Colorado Railroad
Osage Street
John Evans
Pat Donohue
Joseph Kell, SR
Enterprise Manufacturing Company
Franklin Street
Chicago
Fleming Vs. Henderson
W. S. Pope
Gertrude Wells
East Fifth Street
Rosenthall
William Elliott
Pettis County
New Bethel Church
Rodgers
Warrensburg
John Cashman
J. W. Suddath
Kansas City Court of Appeals
Rogers
Taylor Williams
Ored
Cramer Mercantile Company
Williams
Cy Watt
Henry Williams
Katherine Speers
Frank Ambles
Hattie Bailey
al Summers
Amos Howard
DeLamater
Polypathic Institute
Ira Howard
Ball’s Cemetery
Hugh
Hallam Courtney
William
Courtney-Desnoyers Shoe Co
Dick Hess
Longwood
Hess
Squirt
Versailles
Ionia
Tennyson’s Brook
Miss Courtenay Morgan
the Opera House
W. E. Bard Drug Company
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