McNair Bankrupt Shortfall Delays Pettis Probate Settlement
Dan McNair of Warrensburg, guardian for his niece Jessie McNair of Lamonte, failed to pay 206.85 at a final settlement in Pettis county probate court. The court instructed him to raise the funds, citing his bankruptcy as irrelevant to Miss McNair’s sacred trust. Bondsmen Joseph Staples and John R. O’Bannon are involved as the pending disposition remains undecided.
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Warrensburg
Dan McNair
Pettis County
Jessie McNair
Lamonte
McNair
Pfeiffer
Katy
Heirs of A Callies Case Heads to Sedalia Trial
Nevada Post reports A L Preston D A Crank Charles Leiterman James Mc Fall Dr Atkinson Dr Johnson and Dr Tucker left for Sedalia as witnesses in the heirs of A Callies deceased against the M W A. The case draws local interest since Callies died there after operating a dyeing establishment in Sedalia.
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Nevada Post
A. L. Preston
D. A. Crank
Charles Leiterman
James McFall
Atkinson
Johnson
Tucker
Sedalia
A. Callies
Death of a Christian Pioneer Funeral at 2 P M Tomorrow
A Sedalia farmer and Civil War veteran John Collier died of pneumonia at his Grand Avenue home after living north of Sedalia for 26 years. Mrs. Sarah Burge, pioneer resident, died at 64 with church ties and a long city presence. her funeral will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at East Broadway Christian Church with Rev. F L Cook officiating and pallbearers named.
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Sarah Burge
Grand Avenue
Sedalia
John Alex
Smallpox Preventive Theory Cited by Dr A T Still
Editor Sentinel reports Dr A T Still’s claim that a Spanish fly blister on the arm triggers a fever within hours and may prevent smallpox. W T Thomas D O notes graduates report thousands of cases using cantharidin to blister arms cited as preventive with no contracted cases among caregivers.
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A. T. Still
Journal of Osteopathy
W. T. Thomas
D. O
Miller and Hoffman Wed in Sedalia at First Christian
One of Sedalia's prettiest weddings took place at the First Christian church as George Albert Miller married Florence B. Hoffman. The ceremony at 7 30 drew a fashionable crowd and the interior was decorated like a garden.
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Sedalia
Florence B. Hoffman
First Christian Church
John Collier Dies in Pettis County at 54
John Collier prominent Pettis county farmer died at 5 this morning at his home 321 North Grand avenue age 54 death caused by acute pneumonia He leaves a widow one son and two daughters Funeral services set for 11 a m Saturday at the M E church South of the tropics A musical program preceded the ceremony with local vocalists and Rev F O Fannon officiating The bridal party entered after the service and the newly married couple left for St Louis later return home March 1 at 1006 West Seventh street
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John Collier
Pettis County
Sedalia
Hughesville
M. E. Church
South
F. O. Fannon
Katy
St. Louis
R. W. Griffith
West Seventh Street
The Frisco 4-Spot Hoodoo Engine’s Deadly Career
An account chronicles a Frisco locomotive famed as the 4-Spot later renumbered 14. It earned a deadly reputation as it repeatedly derailed, killed, and maimed workers across multiple yards from Springfield to Joplin and Pittsburg before thorough inspection and rebuild in Paris, Texas.
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Springfield
Hinckley
Joplin
Pittsburg
Paris
Tex
Bishop Merrill Defends Methodist Faith Before Chicago Ministers
In an address at the First Church in Chicago Bishop Stephen M. Merrill defended Methodist tenets. He argued that faith rests on the founder’s personality and miracles, urging defense of external evidences alongside inner proofs amid modern skepticism and liberal criticism.
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Stephen M. Merrill
Down Mobile melodrama at the opera house Friday
Down Mobile a melodrama welcomed nationwide will be seen at the opera house Friday evening February 14 marking its first local showing. The four act scenic comedy set in the South features Mobile area scenes and a remarkable cotton warehouse burning effect created without fire or chemicals. The Mobile quartet provides music throughout.
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Down Mobile
Opera House
South
Mobile
Alabama
Mobile Quartette
John A Harris Pioneer Buried in Ohio and Missouri
John A. Harris of Kirkersville Ohio died Monday at age 80 and was buried February 12 at his home in Licking county. He was well known in Sedalia Pettis county after visiting his daughter Mrs Mont McGruder of Hughesville. He spent part of winter at Hughesville before returning home in December. He leaves a large circle of friends and family in Ohio and Missouri across two generations.
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Kirkersville
Ohio
Sedalia
John A. Harris
Licking County
Pettis County
Mont McGruder
Hughesville
Harris
Missouri
Sentinel rep gains 76 new subscriptions in Tipton Boonville
Robert Baldwin, traveling representative for The Sentinel, returned from Tipton and Boonville with 76 new names added to the subscription list. Cooper county editors prepare to welcome Central Missouri guests tomorrow.
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Robert Baldwin
The
Sentinel
Tipton and
Boonville
Baldwin
Cooper County
Central
Missouri
East Lynne Stage Revival Promises Grand Spectacle
Miss Courtenay Morgan presents a new East Lynne revival at the opera house with a complete scenic production. Wardrobe from Felix of Paris and a strong company of players promise a premier show, said to rival the Wiston and Ada Gray era. East Lynne next Saturday.
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East Lynne
Tennyson
Brook
Death of Miss Effie May Farley Near Lamonte
Miss Effie May Farley died last night at her parents home four miles east of Lamonte. Funeral services are set for Friday at the Baptist church in Lamonte.
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Effie May Farley
J. H. Farley
Lamonte
Baptist Church
Notice of suit to stop sale over Meyer and Bullard subdivision realty
A lis pendens notice filed with Recorder Looney on a Wednesday states James Storey, a former Sectalian, sued W. E. Stockwell in New York to recover 3500 dollars alleged due to Col. Storey on real estate in Meyer and Bullard's subdivision in this city. The notice prevents sale or transfer of the property pending the suit.
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Looney
James Storey
New York
W. E. Stockwell
Col. Storey
Meyer & Bullard
Dog Bite Incident In Lexington Ends Quietly
About ten days ago Samuel Lewis a stone mason living near the city hall was bitten on the right hand by a small house dog that was in a fit and killed. The wound healed and the event was forgotten until a new development last Tuesday.
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City Hall
Kinsey Family Letter Reports Daughter Nearing Death
A letter from Mrs. D. Kinsey to the judge on Wednesday said their daughter Mrs. John Book was sinking rapidly at New Franklin Missouri. Mrs. Will Myer another daughter of Judge and Mrs. Kinsey went to New Franklin this morning.
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D. Kinsey
John Book
New Franklin
Will Myer
Embroidery Ideas for Amateurs in March Delineator
The article notes that gowns need hand embroidery to be complete and lists areas for work such as revers collars cuffs jacket edges waistbands and skirt panels. It mentions silk embroidery on woollens satin silk or wash silk and linen thread on cottons. It points to stitches illustrated in the March Delineator accessible to amateurs.
Mrs. Agee to Visit Sister-in-Law in Leeton
Mrs. W. D. Agee plans a Saturday morning trip to Leeton to visit her sister in law Mrs. S. I. Williams.
Finest switch engine dreaded on the Frisco line
A historic note describes a renowned switch engine nicknamed the 4-spot feared by Frisco switchmen between Springfield and Neodesha, highlighting its reputation as a hoodoo on the system.
Col William F Switzler Guest of Sedalia Friends
Col Wm F Switzler of Columbia arrived in Sedalia last night as guest of Dr T P McCluney and family He will be the special guest of the Nehemgar club tonight The editor since 1841 he is a nationally known journalist historian and speaker his major work the history of the Missouri state university nears completion
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Wm. F. Switzler
Columbia
Sedalia
T. P. McCluney
Nehemgar Club
Colonel Switzler
Missouri State University
Will Not Be Unanimous In City Democratic Meeting
The city central committee plans a night meeting to discuss a Citizens' ticket and is not expected to be unanimous. Attorney R A Higdon of the Second ward is known to oppose fusion. Residents of Lamente who testified in the Senior Martin case—Mayor Morris, Constable Menning, Editor Luther, W H Oglesby, G B Butcher among others—returned home last evening.
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Democratic City Central Committee
Citizens
R. A. Higdon
Second Ward
Lamente
Martin
E. R. Morris
H. E. Menning
Lon Luther
W. H. Oglesby
G. B. Butcher
Charles Hall Named Clerk at the Windsor Hotel Hannibal
Charles Hall has been appointed clerk at the Windsor Hotel in Hannibal. The move places Hall in a key front desk role serving guests and coordinating hotel operations.
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Charles Hall
Hotel Windsor
Hannibal
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