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Newspaper
Sedalia Sunday Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1905
Page
10
Charles J. Hieronymus and Louie F. Ritchie enter the field as the latest candidates for the automobile event. Their entries signal a competitive turn as campaign moves forward.
The Sentinel notes the machine is due this week after a Friday Saipped arrival. The automobile contest continues merrily with candidates gaining votes as the field grows, including two new entrants strengthening the competition.
The piece notes two new candidates Charles J. Hieronymus and Louis N. Ritchie gaining popularity in a local Sentinel contest. A prize machine from Pope Manufacturing is en route, expected by Monday or Tuesday, with a bonus for new subscribers and details of a civic campaign driving voter interest.
Len Leffler was found dead near the track in Strasburg Missouri on Saturday morning. Authorities investigated the scene and are withholding additional details pending autopsy results.
Leonard Leffler 27, a painter from the city, was found dead near a bridge east of Strasburg after a train incident. Coroner's jury returns open verdict of accidental death or unknown cause. body identified by a letter from his brother Charles Leffler of Logansport. Father I E P Leffler of Sedalia notified. funeral plans await his arrival.
Sedalia lost the third game of a series to Oklahoma City 4 to 2 as two Westcott walks and late fielding miscues by Captain Rohn doomed the Shop Lifters. Westcott pitched well until the ninth, errors by Rohn and misplays by Sedalia sparked the visitors, with Frick, Davis and Shaner keying Oklahoma City’s scoring.
The Seda lia College of Music board will issue invitations Monday for a reception and musical to be held Thursday evening June 8 at the East Broadway residence of Mesdames Smith and Cotton.
Regret was expressed on all sides in the west grand stand when Bauers was injured yesterday as he was fast.
The report details Red Davis’s erratic pitching and late-night work as Oklahoma City’s series unfolds. Jake Bauers sustains a hand injury after a slide at home, ending his next three weeks to a month. Rapps and Lyons threaten suspensions over disputes, delaying lineup readiness.
Miss Mayme Baley leads the carnival queen contest with votes rising daily. Miss Dollie Friendel and Miss Mable Cross trail, while Miss Lucile Tanner follows. The contest closes Saturday night June 10 and the queen is crowned Tuesday June 13.
I Arenson offers to buy all old clothing at top prices. Call Bell 555 or visit 112 Ohio Street to arrange pickup or drop off.
The Tribe of Ben Hur Sedalia court No. 90 plans memorial services for departed members on Sunday June 11. Rev A D Johnston of the Cumberland Presbyterian church will preach the sermon and Mrs E F Yancey will direct a music program.
Bargain sale of opera house drag stock and fixtures must be sold immediately to clear room for opera house improvements. High value items include stage equipment and related fittings. Purchaser gains quick ownership with potential to outfit future productions.
Miss Grace Lewis, graduate of Central College Lexington Missouri, is named an instructor at the Offield school of elocution. Grace Baker will also teach during the summer season.
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