Delegates Named Saturday In Pettis County Primary
Pettis County Democrats held congressional primaries Saturday to select delegates for the March 10 county convention and the March 12 congressional meeting in Sedalia. Delegates from Sedalia wards and townships were named with instructions favoring James Cooney. outside precincts reported similar outcomes for Cooney and strong showings for organized labor and agriculture groups.
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Pettis County
Fayette
Howard County
Sedalia
County Collector E B McClure’s 1901 tax report shows $212,882.39 total
The Sentinel presents the first annual report of County Collector E B McClure with total collections of $212,882.39, $34,088.81 delinquent, and $16,410.87 from dramshop and billiard licenses. Real estate and personal taxes for 1901 led the totals, with favorable notes on efficiency and courtesy amid drought. The report notes the county court meeting on March 18. Additional February collections are listed.
Sedalia Printing Wins State Fair Catalog Contract
The Sedalia Printing Company has been awarded the state fair catalog printing for the coming fair. 25 000 catalogs will be issued, finished by May 18 and mailed nationwide two months before the event. The book will feature an illuminated cover and represent a top advertising value.
Meyers Named Manager for Denver Branch of Kansas City Grocer
The Ridenour Baker Grocer company of Kansas City prepares to open a Denver branch and has secured Samuel L Meyers as manager and stockholder. Meyers, long with the firm, will be based at 1104 Ingram avenue. Otis W Wright will take over Meyers territory, south and west of Kansas City.
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Ridenour-Baker Grocer Company
Kansas City
Denver
Samuel L. Meyers
Ingram Avenue
Meyers
Otis W. Wright
W. J. Letts
East
Sedalia Grocer
Mr. Meyers
Decker and Veronee Present Miss Mortimer at Wood's Opera House
Decker and Veronee bring Miss Lillian Mortimer and their stock company to Sedalia at Wood's Opera House starting Monday March 10 for a week of standard dramas and comedies. Opening bill is Wm Howarth's A Nutmeg Match. Mortimer, former Hopkins Theatre star in Chicago, headlines a continuous two and a half hour program with scenic rigs and high class specialties. Ladies free Monday night.
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Lillian Mortimer
Sedalia
Wood
Opera House
Wm. Howarth
Mortimer
Hopkins Theatre
Chicago
Dow Drug Company Displays New Front and Windows
Our new front is in. The carpenters are through. It is our turn now. Watch our windows for display. Everything you should find in a drug store.
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Dow Drug Company
Market gains offset by rail reports and GE activity
Early trading favored specialty stocks as Chicago and Northwestern rose 3.14 points while broader railroad sentiment shifted. The market shows sympathy effects offsetting stronger railroad results, including the Pennsylvania report, signaling cautious strength in the session.
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Pennsylvania
Chicago and Northwestern
Missouri Pacific January Earnings Slip Sparks Stock Drop
The Missouri Pacific reports a January net earnings decrease of 521000 dollars, triggering an early sharp decline in its stock and signaling weaker financial results ahead.
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Missouri Pacific
William P Dimmitt Dies at 84 Near Rocheport Missouri
William P Dimmitt of Rocheport Missouri died of old age at 2 p m Saturday in his 85th year He was born in Kentucky lived near Kokomo Indiana before moving to Missouri in 1860 He leaves a widow and children Hattie Cochran Frank P Dimmitt Louis Hoffman G W Dimmitt Mary Brown Dora Tucker and Charles Cooper Dimmitt The funeral is set for 2 30 p m today with Rev Willis Carlisle officiating Mrs Hoffman headed to Rocheport and Judge Hoffman to join there upcoming proceedings
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Rocheport Mo
Louis Hoffman
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Hattie Cochran
Lathrop Mo
Frank P. Dimmitt
Fanfabia
Texas
Sedalia
G. W. Dimmitt
Fayette
Mary Brown
Fayette Mo
Dora Tucker
Rocheport
Charles Cooper Dimmitt
Willis Carlisle
M. E. Church
Hoffman
Mrs Wise Dies in Lamonte at 76
Lamonte Missouri March 8 Mrs W C Wise aged 76 died at the home of her daughter Mrs J E Lang at 5 oclock this morning of consumption She leaves five children Mrs J E Lang of Lamonte Mrs Harvey Sullivan of Warrensburg Harry Wise a railroad conductor and William and Clark Wise Her husband survives in the Federal Soldiers Home at St James The funeral will be held here tomorrow with Rev F P Reno of the M E Church leading services
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J. E. Lang
Lamonte
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Warrensburg
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William and Clark Wise
Fed
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M. E. Church
Competitive Examinations Set for High School Scholarships
County Superintendent Coleman opened the first in a series of competitive exams for high school scholarships and diplomas Saturday in the circuit court room. Sixteen participants included Grace Walkup Manila and our list of scorers. future exams are planned in Smithton Green Ridge Georgetown Lamonte Houstonia and others with additional dates March 7 8 28 29 April 19 May 9 10 30 31. Papers of students averaging 85+ will go to a Sedalia education board committee to select the top four. Mae Mitchum of Sedalia recently concluded a successful term at Oak Grove two miles west of Longwood.
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Green Ridge
Georgetown
Lamonte
Houstonia
Coleman
Longwood
Dresden
Sedalia
Oak Grove
Sedalia Stove Committee Meets in Lively Session
The Stove Committee in Sedalia held a regular session and endorsed reports from the past week. They praised Prince Henry as a capable engine hand and noted Ed Hough’s verses about voting while referencing Terence Mulhall. The meeting included a poem, political banter, and a reminder to avoid loafing as elections approach.
Democratic Mass Meeting for City Ticket Nomination
A democratic mass meeting will be held in the criminal courtroom of the courthouse on Tuesday night March 11 1902 at 7 oclock to nominate a straight democratic city ticket. John A Collins is named for mayor after a petition signed by many and he has agreed to accept. By order of committee.
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Court House
John A. Collins
Collins
Brakeman Ernest DeHaven Stricken With Fever
Ernest DeHaven a brakeman on the High line lies ill in bed at his father M. L. DeHaven home in East Sedalia with fever. His condition is serious and a change for the better or worse is expected today.
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Ernest DeHaven
M. L. DeHaven
East
Sedalia
Mass Meeting Tuesday to Nominate a Straight Ticket
A mass meeting is called for Tuesday evening at the court house to nominate a straight democratic ticket. John A. Collins may permit his name for mayor, but he has not yet decided.
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Court House
Jno. A. Collins
Collins
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Sentinel
Missouri Pacific Plans New Train Over River Route
The Missouri Pacific routes a new service across the River Route within days. The plan is to run from Boonville to Jefferson City via intermediate sections, with arrangements underway at Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry referenced in the report.
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Sedalia
Missouri Pacific
Boonville
Jefferson City
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