Short Change Racket Busted in Sedalia and Tipton
Missouri State Fair area sedalia witnesses a pair of ex convicts run a five dollar bill swindle at Peters Pehl tavern. The same duo were caught attempting the scheme at Murphy's and Tipton where they faced arrest and grand jury bonds. Names given as Charles Jones and Arthur Friend.
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Sedalia
Peter Pehl
Fulton
Mr. Pehl
Albert Cassing
Mr. Cassing
Cassing
Register
Charles Jones
Arthur Friend
Pehl
Truxel
Jefferson City
Joplin
Tipton
Joseph Deeber
Young boy injured by falling crate at state fairgrounds
Three year old William Newton Allison, son of William Allison custodian at the state fair grounds, broke his left leg when a large wooden crate toppled onto him around six on Wednesday evening. Doctors Evans and Cowan attended, and he is reported to be recovering well.
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William Newton
William Allison
W. H. Evans
W. G. Cowan
Rosa Pearle Injured in auto incident near Seventh and Missouri
Rosa Pearle editor of the society paper of that name and Miss Allie Dugan were out driving when a frightened horse caused Miss Pearle to be thrown from the vehicle at the Seventh and Missouri avenue corner. Dugan was uninjured and Dr. A. H. Heaton treated Pearle, deeming injuries not serious.
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Rosa Pearle
Allie Dugan
Death at Edmonston Mrs Mary Dasher dies aged 94
Mrs Mary Dasher of Edmonston died Sunday morning at 7 o clock aged 94 years She had lived in Benton county 42 years The funeral was held at 11 o clock Monday morning She leaves two sisters Mrs Kate Myers Sedalia and Mrs Rebeka Wilson Edmonson and a brother D Dasher Soldiers Home Leavenworth Kansas This obituary appeared in the Lincoln Republican.
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Mary Doseher
Edmonson
Shelley Resigns From Swift & Company
J G Shelley resigns from Swift and Company and left for Wichita Kansas to pursue a thorough course at a premier commercial school in the West. His friends regret the departure but wish him success in his undertaking.
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J. G. Shelley
Swift & Company
Wichita
Kas
Federation of Labor Hears Labor Day Plans
The Federation of Labor held its regular meeting last night and transacted routine business. Plans for the Labor Day celebration were discussed and the selection of a celebration location was turned over to the Labor Day committee.
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Federation OF Labor
Fruange Cream Debuts at Dow Drug Co Fountain
A new fruit flavored drink called Fruange Cream debuts at Dow Drug Co's fountain offering. The item appears in local pharmacy ads as a social refreshment choice.
Montgomery Reappointed Referee in Bankruptcy
John Montgomery Jr was re appointed referee in bankruptcy cases for the Western District of Missouri by Judge Phillips of Kansas City. The two year term marks his third appointment and the order was filed Wednesday with the court clerks.
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John Montgomery, Jr
Western District of
Missouri
Phillips
Kansas City
Montgomery
Hind Nut line of perfumes offered in Sedalia
W. E. Bard Drug Company promotes a celebrated Hind Nut line of perfumes described as the finest quality ever offered in Sedalia. The notice highlights the new fragrance range guiding readers to explore at the local drug shop.
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Sedalia
W.E. Bard Drug Company
Grave mix up delays burial of Eliza Mason
Elizabeth Mason four years old was to be buried at J W Tripp’s lot but three rough boxes were struck while digging. Investigators found the lot belonged to Champagne, IL residents and that prior burials occurred there. The child was interred atop a temporary box. exhumation planned once lots are straightened. Cemetery management says error dates to earlier sexton records.
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Elizabeth Mason
Sexton
Runaway Singer Sewing horse stopped by Dick Rohn
A horse belonging to the Singer Sewing Machine Co. driven by local agent E. D. Loper bolted on East Third Street while Loper transacted business. Near Third and Ohio streets Dick Rohn stepped out, bridled the horse, and brought it to a halt. he received a twenty five cent piece for the save.
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Singer Sewing Machine Company
E. D. Loper
East Third Street
Fruiting Flavor Debuts Exclusively at Our Store
Fruange introduces a new fruit derived flavor for exclusive use at our shop. The product promises a bright, natural profile and wide appeal for customers seeking fruit inspired taste.
Soldier Desertion Case Joins Family Troubles Narrative
The accused was accompanied by Billy Drake. He faces desertion charges after claiming he left the army due to his mother urging his return amid family troubles. Chief Love departed with Glover for Fort Leavenworth to hand him over to federal authorities.
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Billy Drake
Hyp
L-Ft
Glover
Fort Leavenworth
Obituary for Robert Swann 83 in Sedalia
Robert Swann aged 83 died at 9 AM at the city hospital from paralysis. Born in Montreal in 1819 he lived here for years and worked at the M E L T shops as a machinist. Survived by daughter Mrs Jesse Williams and half sister Mrs PM Brien. Funeral 1 PM Friday at his daughter's home corner New York and Boonville avenues with Rev Powell officiating.
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Robert Swann
City Hospital
Montreal
Canada
Jesse Williams
PM Brien
Prospect Avenue
Williams
New York and
Boonville Avenues
Powell
Fast Sedalian Baptist Church
Emiluet the Reevices
Prisoner George Fleming Sentenced in Court
George Fleming, a colored prisoner, failed to appear in Justice Rogers court Tuesday morning but surrendered and was sentenced to four days in jail for common assault.
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George Fleming
Irish native Mrs Mari Enelisht dies at Camp Branch
Mrs Mari Enelisht owner aged 64 died at her Camp Branch home Wednesday afternoon. Born in Carr e county Ireland she lived in the county twenty years and at Camp Branch most of that time. Survived by three children J J English J H English and Mrs Mary Denny. Funeral Friday at Sacred Heart Church with interment in the city cemetery.
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Mari Enelisht
Camp Branch
Ireland
Carrie County
J. J. English
J. H. English
Mary Denny
Sacred Heart Church
Alleged Deserter Arrested in West Main Street Home
James B. Glover of Troop E Eighteenth U S infantry was arrested last night at his parents home 511 West Main street by Special Officer W H Mason.
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James B. Glover
Eighteenth
U.S. Infantry
John Glover
West Main Street
W. H. Mason
Widow Mrs Tratchel Dies at Home Aged SS
Mrs Tratchel a widow living five miles southwest died this morning at 11 o clock of apoplexy aged SS years. She leaves a family. Funeral will be Friday afternoon at o o'clock and burial at McGee's chapel.
Infant dies by hanging in rope swing tragedy
In Frankfort Indiana a two year old child of Martin Unger died today after the rope entangled around its neck while playing in a rope swing. A four year old brother discovered the child hanging and alerted their mother who found the infant dead in the yard.
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Frankfort
Ind
Martin Unger
Paints of every description offered by Bard Drag Co
W. E. Bard Drag Co offers paints of every description with high quality and reasonable prices.
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W. E. Bard Drag Co
Sedalia Triumphs Over Giants In Ninth Inning Battle
In a thrilling Fort Scott Sedalia game Cravens pitched well for the visitors while Curtis struggled with a sore arm for Sedalia’s locals. A late two-base hit a single two walks and a clutch drive to right in the ninth propelled Sedalia to a four to three victory over the Giants.
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Giants
Fort Scott-Sedalin
Cravens
Curtis
McDill
Ebright
Thompson
Allen
Green
Moore
Vandine
Ury
Carpenter
Dick Johnson
Sedalia
Gross
Burson
Rohn
Huston
Johnson
Ford
Goldbugs
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Murphy's
Deeber
Robison
Mr. Dueber
Edmonston
DOW Drug CO
Thomas Printing CO
East Second St
Telephone
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ROYAL
the Giants
W. L Pet
Springfield
Mevada
Fort Secott
Ieee
Chanute
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