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Newspaper
Sedalia Sunday Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1901
Page
10
A fragmented item reports Meyers possibly alive, a branch business in Manchattan Indian Territory, and uncertainty about the killer’s identity. Other notes mention B Irene Goss taking a stenographic post at Mining and Implement in Joplin Mo.
All my household furniture bargains. Come quick. Mrs A Cohen. 511 West Main Street.
Former students report new positions and promotions across the Midwest. Oscar Richey leaves for a roadmaster post in Nevada Missouri at 40 dollars monthly. R R Quinn becomes bookkeeper for J P Hammett in Yates Missouri. L M Webb becomes partner at Wyeth Hardware in St Joseph Missouri. Blair Epperson starts as shipping clerk at Carnahan Stamping in Canton Ohio after recovery from typhoid. J C Woods rises to sixty dollars monthly with potential raise. Wallace O Brien takes a stenographic post at twelve dollars weekly with the Missouri State Republican. J A Mann buys out partner in Fort Smith Arkansas to run the business alone.
Competitors must bring stamps to our store by 8 p m Tuesday with name and address on the package. Stamps must bear our private mark to count. Unbiased officials will receive and count stamps at our office. Prizes will be delivered Christmas morning to winners' addresses. January premium on Q stamps to follow.
The Sedalia jeweler Charles Bard promotes a nickel hunt after locating a fifth cent piece marked with a capital B. Fifteen such nickels are circulating, issued by W. J. Letts, Charles Hoffman and Bud McDonald. Bard previously paid $1 in merchandise for three nickels. A holiday scheme is teased to boost reputation and business.
St Clair County Judge Jude Peden was freed on bond to resume court in Osceola Missouri while deputy marshals await actions concerning bond votes. Judge Phillips signaled further appeals as Peden pledged to convene court and vote for the bonds despite ongoing tension with federal authorities.
Directors of the Loeffler Guenther Shoe Company meeting in Sedalia voted to increase capital stock by 10000 to compete with the largest houses. Past year business was satisfactory and prospects for the coming year are bright.
Miss Gladys Smith promoted to head stenographer in the traffic department at Stark Bros nursery in Louisiana Missouri after five and a half months of study and two months in position. The note praises her neat accurate work and cites a push to stay current with business education. Hill's advertises up to date facilities and urges inquiries and catalog requests.
Local notice directs clerks to Meyers at 512 Ohio Street for midday meals. The terse advisory highlights a specific lunch option in the neighborhood.
Meyers Bakery and Coffee House at 512 Ohio offers coffee and tea selections along with chocolate treats in a compact storefront setting. Local patrons visit for pastries and warm beverages.
John Summers sued Calvin Booth and Jerry Smith over a hog mix up after summer shipments of hogs. Jury ruled for the defendants. Summers faces costs already at 324.60 and likely total costs near 1000 before appeal to the Supreme Court. Old papers for sale at this office.
Intelligence reports the elopement and marriage of Miss Jessie Sly of Harriston to Charley Den of Pilot Grove. Jessie had been staying with her sister Mrs J B Lake of Chanute Kansas, and disappeared several days ago. The ceremony took place in Eureka Kansas on December 12.
A note places Meyers' Home Bakery and Coffee House in the Y M C A building described as the right place. The brief indicates the venue, without additional context or dates.
Receiver Brown from Chicago visited Sedalia to investigate the defunct First National Bank. He reportedly took possession of an important property on Ohio Street and may seize two or three more in the city and county. Local financiers understand the situation.
R C Combs known as the Tuck cigar man arrived Friday coming from Oswego Kansas. He was noted for his distinctive trade and presence in local circles. His visit drew attention from retailers and patrons curious about his offerings.
Railroad tickets bought and sold at Holland's ticket office located at 105 East Second Street.
Harry Carson Clarke begins a ten week stock engagement at Lafayette Square Theatre Washington D C praised by capital press. Helen Grantley of Charles B Hanford Co injured by hat fire in Paris Texas dressing room December 14. burns and hair loss but continued performance. costume damaged.
Al W. Martin announces a $25 000 production of Ten Nights in a Bar Room to launch early in September with a new version, sumptuous production, two cars to transport mounts, and a cast of well known performers. Milton Dawson and Mamie Keogh remain with Chase-Lister Southern for the season. Charles L. Walters to manage, Chas A. White as business manager. Si Plunkard notes strong season with full houses in Michigan Indiana and record crowds in Muncie Hartford City and Van Cleve theatre. Robert Grattan Morris rewrites the piece with new scenery for a popular rural scenic production on the road.
The ad promotes home-made mince meat at 15 cents a pound with two pounds for 25 cents, plus fresh oysters from Baltimore, cranberries, celery, and pure New York buckwheat flour at 5 cents a pound. Located at 5th and Engineer, the dealer urges early turkey orders and emphasizes quality.
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