Bruce Barnett Announces Candidacy for Pettis County Prosecutor
Bruce Barnett declares his bid for the Democratic nomination for Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney. He seeks the office and outlines intent to run in the upcoming election.
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Newspaper
Sedalia Sunday Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1902
Page
4
Bruce Barnett declares his bid for the Democratic nomination for Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney. He seeks the office and outlines intent to run in the upcoming election.
The Sentinel announces James Montgomery as a candidate for Pettis County prosecuting attorney, pending the Democratic party’s selection.
The Sentinel announces C. Kelly as a candidate for Pettis county prosecuting attorney, subject to Republican party action.
For Probate Judge O E Parsons seeks re nomination for the Pettis County office subject to the Democratic convention. The August 11 1902 date marks the political milestone for his campaign.
The Democratic County Convention will select the Western District Pettis county judge candidate. W. L. Cress is announced as the nominee subject to convention action.
E R Wilson of Green Ridge township announces his candidacy for judge of the county court in the Western district under the Democratic banner. He seeks party support and reader consideration ahead of the upcoming election.
Judge N H Rogers announces candidacy for re nomination as justice of the peace for Sedalia township subject to the will of the Republican party.
James C. Connor is announced as a candidate for constable of Sedalia township subject to Democratic party action.
M C Kelly of Sedalia announces as a Republican candidate for the Pettis county prosecuting attorney nomination subject to party will. He is described as one of Sedalia’s best known and successful figures.
The Pettis Republican party likely to nominate Mr. Kelly a veteran city attorney with a flawless trial record. He has excelled in criminal cases and secured a notable two year verdict in the Bill Farris case, despite public fear after the skull injury.
The coming fall offers an opportunity for the American people to begin the path toward substantial national achievements. Citizens endure burdens from trusts and seek relief, and many who never trusted democracy are turning to it for deliverance. The party must not fail but uphold faith, principles, and candidates to begin a greater victory in 1904.
Sedalia youths are called to solicit Sentinel subscriptions with payment per new subscriber. The top collector over three months wins a splendid watch, with all participants earning for each new sub.
The Sentinel runs a county clerk contest with one monthly guess per subscription. Readers submit a guess for a monthly prize tied to the clerical race, and winners are announced in forthcoming issues.
The remark argues that public office should not be handed to a candidate merely for the sake of tenure. It stresses the need for qualifications and demonstrated fitness before conferring political authority.
A Pettis county resident informs the Sentinel that M Farris of Newland, a noted blacksmith, planted over three weeks ago and the corn is now more than thirty inches tall.
The A O U W lodge in Boonville has issued bills for a large Fourth of July celebration to be held in the town.
Sovereigns are called to meet at the hall on June 6 at 1 30 p m to attend the unveiling of monuments for Leece Sharp Mc Gowan and Vine. T J Robb Consul Com E M Shields Clerk.
A classified item from B. Shobe seeks a couple or an individual cook to join a hotel staff. Open position calls for capable, reliable workers.
Mrs. D. B. Lewis injured in a Friday runaway at Thirteenth and Marvin streets remains under care at the home of Mrs. Licklider and is reported to be slightly improved today.
Waleh is praised for its premier ice cream offerings and a selection of refreshing summer beverages. The shop is noted for high quality desserts and cooling drinks suited to hot days.
Following is the program for the event featuring Mrs. Offield and her pupils. The schedule outlines numbers and order of performances with a focus on musical pieces and recitations. Attendance and venue details are listed for the audience.
Pupils from Mrs D M Offield's School of Elocution at Sedalia College of Music present a program at First Christian church on June 1. Acted pieces include Grace Jencke and Ada Dunlap readings, music by Steininger orchestra, piano solos, violin numbers, and a Christan Endeavor fundraiser.
The Lola baseball team completed its series here Friday and will depart tonight. The squad is under managers F. W. Brewster and A. Jenkins, two Lola newspaper men. Though not leading the league, they were tasked to improve the club after fan criticism.
The Joplin labor union's call to boycott the Fort Scott baseball team collapsed as Fort Scott's central labor union refused involvement. Officers say the boycott targeted non-union workers on the ball park, but to boycott Joplin would unfairly affect Fort Scott, so local union men dismissed the move.
A Kansas City firm represented by ex Fire Chief Hale was granted a natural gas franchise for Joplin and nearby towns. The company must deposit 2500 dollars as a performance guarantee. Gas charges are capped at 50 cents per 1000 cubic feet.
The Ladies' Aid society of Cumberland Presbyterian church hosts an ice cream social at Mr and Mrs John F Rectors home at the northwest corner of Pettis and Stewart streets on Monday afternoon and evening. The public is cordially invited.
A pension of 12 dollars monthly is granted to James T. Renbart of Versailles and a pension of 24 dollars monthly is granted to James W. Hawkins of Knob Noster.
A promotional catalog excerpt lists women’s garments with prices from 25c to 2.50. Items include muslin and cambric undergarments such as drawers corset covers gowns and shirts with embroidery lace tucks and ruffles. The tone is sales focused and specifies yard wide laces and torchen lace details.
A remark contrasts two types of women shoppers both likely to leave satisfied with their choice. One arrives with fixed ideas while the other seeks something aesthetically pleasing, yet both are described as guaranteed of a satisfactory selection.
Mr Murphy the manager of Spring Fork Stock farm south of town had his nose broken Friday when a heavy spring on a cultivator flew up and struck him in the face. Dr A J Tucker treated his injuries. Signed J D Hail Dry Goods Co.
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