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Newspaper
Sedalia Sunday Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1905
Page
11
Letters from Hon. Joseph H. Ridgeway and others praise Peruna as a cure and tonic for stomach catarrh and general weakness. A mix of testimonials, local travels, and railroad news fill a page itemizing journeys, railway moves, and upcoming events in St Paul and nearby towns.
O F Fowler is named trainmaster for the Katy with the new post created. J A Peterson, long time Katy dispatcher, is promoted to the vacant position. Fowler joined the Katy in 1879 and rose from station agent to chief dispatcher. Peterson has served ten years in the dispatcher's office and is praised for reliability.
The Denison Herald notes Katy management kept staffing at near normal levels while last year saw deep cuts. In the first eleven months earnings beat expectations with strong cotton, cattle, and California fruit shipments boosting revenue, indicating a solid financial year ends June 30.
A fragmented list from Parsons Kansas includes workers and roles such as machinist D C McComas and water service Deni John McDonald, with other partial entries like W S Wade brakeman and M M Reeves bridgeman. The text ends mid names and occupations.
A middle aged stranger dressed as a railway conductor named C. E. Whitney targeted local merchants in the southeast area. He secured large sums by presenting forged checks and luring victims into accepting payment promises. He remains at large as investigations continue.
Washington reports a coming clash of cabinet and justice as Charles J. Bonaparte may sue Secretary Shaw over the Peabody tract needed for Baltimore's federal building. Shaw offered 32,000 while Bonaparte initially asked 50,000 then 40,000. Moody backed condemnation via Maryland’s district attorney Rose, a close Reform League ally. Meanwhile a Sedalia con artist fleeced merchants with counterfeit checks, delivering goods to a 916 South Vermont address before vanishing.
An advertisement promises reliable laundry service with careful workmanship and customer satisfaction, inviting trials and listing phone contact. It also notes Charles Hoffman & Bro selling beautiul S and Vigorai Health flour as part of a local goods display.
Memphis residents plan a monumental tribute to General Nathan Bedford Forrest, famed Confederate cavalryman. A colossal statue over 13 feet tall will crown the rider as the Wizard of the Saddle, modeled by Charles H. Niehaus.
An employment notice from Singer Sewing Machine Company seeks a collector on straight salary. Applicants should report to 10 West Main Street for instructions.
A Washington Star note urges donors to give promptly when intent is fair, arguing that the recipient cares more about the act than the money’s origin. The concise item frames generosity as a virtue that transcends concerns about taint.
Russell camp 2065 M. W. A. will entertain all Woodmen and their families and Royal Neighbors of America Monday night. A musical program is planned and strawberries cake and cream will be served.
The notice lists the marriage of Miss Clara Cordes to Mr. Ash McNeil set for Wednesday evening June 28 at Epworth M E church. It also advertises S flour by B J Nelle and Monarch Laundry with washing services. Johann Hoch was sentenced to hang on June 23 per Scripps McRae report.
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