Two Bodies Recovered From Iver Saturday
Rescue teams recovered two bodies identified as Miss Varney and Helen Courtney after an incident at Iver on Saturday. Investigations continue into the circumstances and timelines of the event.
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Newspaper
Sedalia Sunday Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1905
Page
1
Bodies of Courtney Varney Victims Recovered After River Launch Tragedy
The body of Nell Varney was found at Adams Mills and Helen Courtney at Rocheport as searchers recover two more victims of Thursday night’s river launch accident. Relatives remain hopeful of locating Mrs Courtney and Kathryn Courtney before nightfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Varney
Adams’ Mills
Helen Courtney
Rocheport
Jefferson City
Missouri Pacific
Miss Varney
William Courtney
Body of Helen Courtney to be brought home for funeral
The body of little Helen Courtney will be brought to Sedalia this evening and taken to her father’s home at Sixth and Grand avenues. From that home the funeral will be held Monday morning. The hour and minister are not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Courtney
Sedalia
6Th
Grand Avenue
Wood's Theatre Opens Sunday With Vaudeville
Wood's opera house to open next Sunday with a refined vaudeville program. Three performances daily starting Sunday matinee, daily 3 to 4 20 and evenings 7 45 to 10 20. Features include latest vaudeville acts illustrated songs and moving pictures. Electric fans installed for comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Sabbath Beginnings and Constantine’s Sunday Law Debate
A historical argument outlines Sabbath timing, arguing Sunday observance began under Constantine. It claims the shift to Sunday from midnight is a Roman custom, cites biblical verses, and notes Constantine's 321 Sunday law and alleged deeds. The piece questions apostolic change and cites Schaff and Britannica for context.
No Peace Yet as Russia Refuses Sakhalin and Indemnity Terms
Portsmout, Aug. 12. Russian refusal to discuss indemnity or cession of Sakhalin leaves no room for compromise at the Washington conference. Envo ys anticipate possible collapse if talks end without a meeting this afternoon. Oyama prepares for battle if rupture occurs as Russia argues war expenses are not Japan’s bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Witte
Baron Komura
Sakhalin
Russia
Japan
Four Hung Jury in Bremer Liquor Case
The Bremer trial for disposing of intoxicants on Sunday ended with a hung jury after about two hours of deliberation in Kinsey court. J. L. Bremer and H. A. Bremer faced separate cases. J. L. Bremer’s moved to Smithton on venue, while H. A. Bremer was tried Saturday amid testimony from M. L. Imhoff and Billy Drake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Premer
Court of Justice
D. Kinsey
W. D. Steele
J. L. Bremer
T. J. McCormick
M. L. Imhoff
Franklin
Main Street
Bremer
Billy” Drake
J. L Bremer
Chaney
Drake
Anen
Mr. Kelly
Mr. Steele
Steele
Kinsey
W. H. Beach
Bremers
J. F. Bremer
St. Louis
Smithton
H. A. Bremer
Great Missouri State Fair Nears Opening Week
Indications point to the greatest Missouri state fair yet with record entries across all departments. Preparations race to finish as workers complete buildings and a grand stand while gas trees with colored globes illuminate main streets for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havkrs
Gas Company
Missouri Pacific
Osage
Main
Ohiio
Wood's Opera House Sets Cool Pleasant Matinees for All
The management promises ample ice water and refined performances to draw ladies and children. Patrons can enjoy matinees in the afternoons with affordable admission designed to attract a broad audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Opera House
The Guild Flats Near Completion on West Seventh Street
The Guild flats on West Seventh street are nearly finished and soon ready for occupancy. All apartments have been rented and the new structure stands as one of the city’s best appearing buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guild
West Seventh Street
Russia’s Reply Interpreted as Firm in German-Japanese Talks
The report notes that the response was seen as showing the Japanese mind was made up and that concessions were agreed in advance and only to be formalized. M. Witte is believed to have outlined the reply, so Paron Komara understood the Russian position when he announced it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Witte
Paron Komara
Two New Recruits Enter Service From Local Station
Perry Kiggs of Jackson Michigan joins the army and is assigned to Jefferson Barracks. Charles B Elliston of Otterville heads to Fort Leavenworth after enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Kiggs
Jackson, Mich
Jefferson Barracks
Charles B. Elliston
Otterville
Fort Leavenworth
Rodes Sanitary Company in Disinfectant Case
The Rodes Sanitary Company, formerly tied to the Worrell concern, with J H Kelly and W H Cleney, formed a new firm. Alleged use of a Worrell receipt for disinfectant manufacturing led Worrell to seek an injunction. the court ruled for the plaintiff. The petition alleges continued violations of the decree by the Rodes company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Rodes
Rodes Sanitary Company
Worrell
J. H. Kelly
W. H. Cleney
Rodes Company
Worrell Company
Wilson and Hansam Add Delivery Wagons
Wilson and Hansam acquire another wagon team for their delivery service. This brings their fleet to three wagons and should enhance promptness of delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson & Hansam Saturday
Postmasters Sister Noted For Inquisitiveness
An Ohio postmaster’s sister drew attention for being overly curious about mail and sparked comments about whether such inquiries served any useful purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Young Deputy Postmistress Arrested for Opening Letters
Miss Minnie Blinckley a 17 year old deputy postmistress at Clay Bank Perry county was arrested in Zanesville Ohio on a federal charge for opening letters addressed to Miss Katie Kiener. She pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the federal grand jury in five hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Minnie Binckley
Clay Bank
Perry County
Binckley
Clay Blinckley
United States
McAllister
Marietta
Meyer
Federal Grand Jury
Blinckley
Katie Kiener
Junction City
Ohio
Sedalia Real Estate Sees Steady Growth as Out-of-Town Buyers Arrive
Real estate reports show Sedalia under steady growth with 40 new families settling in over the past week. Buyers are mostly out-of-town and purchasing permanent homes, including Sarai Luke from St Louis buying in Arlington Heights, and W H Harwick of Horton Kansas, plus Z Fiedler & Son of Hannibal Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Sarai Luke
St. Louis
Arlington Heights
W. H. Harwick
Horton, Kas
Kansas Launched Ironclad Battleship Kansas at Delaware
Camden N J August 12 the battleship Kansas was launched in the Delaware River at the New York Shipbuilding plant. Miss Anna Hoch christened the vessel with water from the old John Brown spring as Governor Hoch and officials watched. The Kansas shares armament with Minnesota and Vermont and displaces about 16 000 tons with a speed of 18 knots and accommodations for 800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Kansas
Hoch
Vermont
Quincy
Mass
Minnesota
Newport News
Connecticut
Worrell Manufacturing Seeks Contempt Find in Rodes Case
J H Rodes head of Worrell Manufacturing moves in vacation circuit court for attachment against J H Rodes C B Rodes and WW BH Cloney to punish contempt of an injunction restraining the Rodes Sanitary Company of St Louis from manufacturing a disinfectant used by Worrell The filing asserts the Rodes Sanitary Company continues to violate the injunction and seeks jail for contempt J H Rodes is identified as a brother of C
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worrell Manufacturing Company
Rodes Sanitary Company
St. Louis
Worrell Company
J. H. Kelly
C. B. Rodes
Ww’. BH. Cloney
J. H. Rodes
Worrell
Birth of Twin Girls to Mr and Mrs August Gafken
August Gafken a Missouri Pacific round house employee and his wife welcomed twin daughters born Saturday August 12 1905. One baby weighed three and a half pounds and the other four pounds both mother and infants are doing nicely Mrs Gafken formerly Miss Ida Kehrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Gafken
Missouri Pacific Round House
Porter Real Estate Man Plans Land Play in Sedalia
W L Porter of Porter Real Estate says Sedalia shows strong growth and he delays a planned August trip to focus on expanding a land project. He outlines intent to plat land between West Side Improvement Co. land and West View addition to the state fair grounds, driven by favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Porter
Porter Real Estate Company
Sedalia
Porter
Sid
West Side Improvement Company
West View
State Fair Grounds
Joplin Eagles Purchase Lot for Clubhouse
The Joplin Eagles No 152 completed the purchase of a 70 foot frontage lot on the west side of Joplin Street between Sixth and Seventh. Construction of a modern clubhouse will begin immediately on the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joplin Aerue of
Eagles No. 152
Joplin Street
Sixth
Seventh Streets
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Elder Russel
Constantine
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Hisory
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A. D
Cispus
Schaft
Encyclopedia Britannica
Constantine the Great
Russsia
Demnity
Portsmout
N. H
Washington
Oyama
Sato
Navy Yard
Naval Store
Tokio
J. L
Eve
Tomorow
Missouri
Poultry Palace
T. W. Bast
Curiosit
Queen City
Anne Hoch
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Tion
Sas
Delaware
New York
Koch
Anass
Miss Anna Hoch
Rodes VS. Rodes
Aks
Birtn
Joplin Eagles
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