Fifth Annual Missouri Field Trials at Paris November 25
The Missouri Field Trials Association prepares for its fifth annual meet at Paris Missouri starting Monday morning November 25. Officers are Sedalia men and the event draws many state sportsmen with expected stakes totaling 2175 dollars across Derby and all age contests. Interstate championship trials will follow, featuring winners only and promising significant regional impact for Sedalia and Pettis county hotels and services.
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United States
Sentinel
C. B. Rodes
Missouri Association
Missouri Field Trials Association
Paris
America
Association
Union
Sedalia
Pettis County
Time 10 Call a Halt in Main Street Club Room Incident
Police close in on Main Street dives after a Friday night fray ends with John Strode stabbed by Jake Wright. Hortense Cross fined for disturband and late hours at the scene. Pig Williams and Ed Maupin face court action as the fight prompts renewed efforts to shut the notorious joints.
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Main Street
Jake Wright
John Strode
Hortense Cross
Strode
Katy
Wright
Main
Osage
Truxel
Pig Williams
Ed Maupin
Gallie Lumber Co Reports Record Prosperity Amid Drought
The Gallie Lumber Company announces its best season in history with over fifty percent growth despite drought conditions. New railroad switch access and yard expansions are planned to handle increased demand from Pettis County contractors and farmers. The firm, led by J. B. Gallie and secretary J. Frost Waddell, supplied materials for two thirds of new Pettis structures and expands including two sheds adding 2500 square feet of dry lumber storage.
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The
Gallie Lumber Company
Sentinel
J. B. Gallie
J. Frost Waddell
Gallie Lumber Co
Pettis County
Hinton Gorrell
Pauline
H. H. Taylor
Mirrors at Dow Drug Company showcase elegance
The display proclaims the finest and most elegant line of mirrors in the city at Dow Drug Company located at Second and Ohio.
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Dow Drug Company
Second and
Ohio
Perfectly Lovely Jewelry Stock From Zechel Bros.
Ladies praise the jewelry stock of Zechel Bros a well established house described as the oldest in its line. The firm backs a fair selection and reputation for quality. The note highlights the appeal and desirability of their pieces.
Store Showcases Extensive New Stock Attracts Ladies
The shop presents umbrellas candelabra picture frames and sundries more extensive than ever in the city. Crowded displays reveal gems jewelry and novelties as ladies visit during stock unpacking with admiration and approval. Most stock is now on display and worth a look.
Stationery perfumes and holiday goods at Dow Drug
Dow Drug at Second and Ohio streets offers stationery perfumes and holiday goods. Local store highlights selection and seasonal items for shoppers.
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Dow Drug Company
Second and
Ohio Streets
The Star Boarder at the opera house Thursday
Amusements note promotes Charles Boyle’s farce The Star Boarder arriving November 28 at the opera house. It highlights Boyle as star performer with a strong cast of twenty and mentions Sousa’s musical impersonations as a standout feature.
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Charles Boyle
Opera House
Boyle
Sousa
Bard's Drug StQ Sells Corn Razors at One Dollar
A Bard’s Drug line lists corn razors priced at one dollar with a sale promotion noted. Amalia Steam ved for unknown context.
Telephone meeting on measures and line consolidation
Representatives or independent lines will discuss measures here December 38. A long distance line from St. Louis to Kansas City will be built. A move to consolidate interests of various lines may lead to a uniform system at the meeting.
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ST. Louis
Kansas City
Industrial Commission reports on railway labor in the U S
The industrial commission released a study noting nearly one million railway workers with about five million dependents. It cites growing rail employment, better discipline, loyalty, and improved labor relations, urging limits on fellow servant doctrine to stabilize the workforce.
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Washington
The
Industrial Commission
United States
Independent Central Missouri Telephone Meeting Called
The Sentinel reports a meeting request from Cass County Butler Rich Hill Fayette Holden Queen City and Mutual United Telephone companies to gather in Sedalia on Tuesday December 3 1901 to discuss coordination and policy among central Missouri independent lines.
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the Sentinel
Windsor
Cass County Telephone Company
Butler and Rich Hill Telephone Company
Fayette Telephone Company
Holden Telephone Company
Queen City Telephone Company
Mutual United Telephone Company
Independent Telephone Companies
Central Missouri
Sedalia
Independent Telephone Companies Meet for Central Missouri Union
A 1901 notice invites Sedalia and nearby exchanges to a meeting organized by F A Churchill of Queen City Telephone. The aim is to discuss long distance lines St Louis to Kansas City, unify systems, share maps and rules, and form an association of Central Missouri independents.
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F. A. Churchill
Queen City Telephone Company
St. Louis
Kansas City
Missouri
Engineer Charles Rummell Reputedly Born Under a Lucky Star
Elwood Indiana November 23 Engineer Charles Rummell of the Pennsylvania Railroad has earned an enviable reputation for avoiding accidents in twenty five years of service. He has escaped wrecks and narrow misses while four of his engine’s wrecks occurred when he was off duty. He was off the day of a collision between a passenger train and his switch engine.
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Elwood
Ind
Charles Rummell
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Rummell
Notable Hired Labor Figures List for Green Ridge Area
Will Brown a steel gang leader in Green Ridge. L C Walton a blacksmith helper at Denison. E G Grant a section laborer at Gibson. W E McGlann a bridgeman at Kelly. F J White a bridgeman at Smithville. Thomas McMaster a bridgeman at Greenville.
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Will Brown
Steel Gang
Green Ridge
L. C. Walton
Denison
E. G. Grant
Gibson
W. E. MecGlann
Bridgeman
Kellyville
F. J. White
Smithville
Thomas McMaster
Greenville
Death of Dr James P Jackson Noted Kansas City Surgeon
Kansas City November 23 James P Jackson age 57 prominent hospital surgeon for Western railroads and a leading practitioner in the city for twenty years died at his home. He established Missouri Pacific railroad's first hospital at Washington Missouri and the Wabash and Missouri Pacific hospital service in Kansas City and served as consulting surgeon for the Memphis line before its consolidation with Frisco.
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Kansas City
James P. Jackson
Western Railroads
Conductor Newcomb Passes Standard Rules Exam
Conductor L. S. Newcomb becomes the first in the Missouri Pacific transportation department to pass the standard rules exam. The test contained 214 questions, and he answered all correctly for a perfect score of 100.
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Necomb
L. S. Newcomb
Transportation Department
Missouri Pacific System
Links and Pins in Missouri Pacific Shops News
Bert Askton leaves for St. Louis to enter hospital after duties at the Missouri Pacific drill press. The line is being straightened at Knob Nester clay works to fit heavier engines. Slater’s round house drainage updated by Chicago and Alton. Ed Staton resumes work after his father’s death. Mike Maher injured in eye at the Missouri Pacific shops Friday.
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Bert Askton
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Knob Nester
Chicago and Alton
Round House
Slater
Ed Staton
Mike Maher
School Event Unites Ten Rooms For Hall Decoration Drive
On Wednesday November 27 at 1 30 p m ten rooms hold drills dialogues recitations and choruses in the four upper rooms. Proceeds fund decoration of the hall and showcase student effort.
New Mining Company Organized in California Missouri
A new mining company is organized at California Missouri with capital stock of 25000 dollars. The firm is formed mainly by energetic businessmen who have leased land near McGirk and plan to open mines there.
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California
McGirk
Saddle stock sold in California Missouri sale
Chris Mensch has sold his stock of saddles harness and related equestrian goods at California Missouri to Conrad and Alee of that city.
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Chris Mensch
California
Conrad & Alee
City
Social Circles of the Queen City Featured
Prominent residents and invitees gather in Kansas City social events as society pages chronicle dinners dances and charity appearances. The column highlights host committees honorees and recurring social leaders shaping the social scene.
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Queen City
Pleasant social round at Miss Nora Martin party
Miss Nora Martin hosted a large lacey party at 309 North Washington Avenue Thursday evening. Guests included Myrtle Longmore Etta Crimsley Ruby Sanders Angie Goodfellow Josie Card May Bremer Maud Stanforth Lena Eckhoff Annie Eckhoff Edna Cheek Maud Smith Stella Card Nellie Martin John Bremer Willie McCabe True Goodfellow Egbert Stanforth Raymond Owens Willi Harry Sanders Oran Martin Hazel Sanders Vivian Kuhn Florence Martin Roy Martin and others.
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Nora Martin
Washington Avenue
Myrtle Longmore
Etta Crimsley
Ruby Sanders
Angie Goodfellow
Josie Card
May Bremer
Maud Stanforth
Lena Eckhoff
Annie Eckhoff
Edna Cheek
Maud Smith
Stella Card
Nellie Martin
John Bremer
Willie McCabe
True Goodfellow
Egbert Stanforth
Raymond Owens
Willi Harry
London Student To Be Guest At Thanksgiving Beaman Party
Miss Ellen Coop of London England and a student at Christian College Columbia will arrive next Wednesday to visit Miss Vic Jones. They will spend Thanksgiving with R. T. Thompson and family near Beaman where a house party will be entertained.
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Ellen Coop
London
Eng
Christian College
Columbia
Vic Jones
R. T. Thompson
Beaman
Young Ladies Dress as Men At West Fourth Street Event
Twenty young ladies gathered Friday evening at Mrs. S. E. Spencer’s home on West Fourth street. Half wore boys’ garments and acted as young men while participants enjoyed dancing and games.
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S. E. Spencer
West Fourth Street
Lotus Club Plans Grand Ball at Liberty Park Hall
Members of the Lotus club prepare a grand ball at Liberty Park Hall on Thanksgiving night an autumn sea event.
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Lotus Club
Liberty Park Hall
Fidelity council social at Royal Tribe hall Friday night
Fidelity council No. 53 Knights and Ladies of Security held a social in the Royal Tribe of Joseph hall Friday night with a brief program, dancing, and a light supper served after.
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Fidelity Council No. 53
Knights and Ladies of Security
Joseph Hall
West End Euchre Club hosts prize night at Mrs Myers home
Mrs J R Myers entertained the West End Euchre club on Thursday at her South Kentucky avenue residence. Mrs Hattie L Paff won the prize, a cut glass vase.
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J. R. Myers
West End
Euchre Club
South Kentucky Avenue
Hattie L. Paff
Mrs Will Cloney Hosts Informal Small House Party
Mrs Will Cloney entertained a few friends informally Friday afternoon in honor of the guests of the Small house party.
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Will Cloney
Mrs Lodge to Host Welcome Home Visit Wednesday
Mrs. B M Lodge returns from a western trip and will be at home to friends on Wednesday between 10 and 12 o'clock.
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B. M. Lodge
Sedalia Couple Mark Ninth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Harry Servant celebrate nine years of marriage as they remain among Sedalia's most popular residents.
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Harry Servant
Sedalia
Manicure Scissors Sold at Bard’s Drug Store
A brief item notes the sale of an elegant line of manicure scissors at Bard's drug store, highlighting its availability to customers seeking grooming tools.
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Bard’s Drug Store
California man named to teach in the Philippine Islands
Walter Wood of California Missouri has been appointed a teacher in the Philippine Islands and will depart soon for his new assignment.
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Walter Wood
California, Mo
Philippine Islands
Longan’s Blanket Laundering Claim Leads City
Blankets laundered at Longan’s claim best in the city as advertised with Phone 154 for service and inquiries.
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Longan’s
Marriage License for Huston and Hodges in Longwood
James Huston and Ella Hodges, both described as colored residents of Longwood, obtained a marriage license. The filing notes their names, ages not stated, and residence as Longwood. The record confirms nuptial intent and official licensing.
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James Huston
Longwood
Ella Hodges
Reverend E B Surface Leads Cumberland Stydian Church
The Rev. E B Surface serves as pastor of the Cumberland Styrian Church, guiding congregants through worship and community work.
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E. B. Surface
Cumberli "S
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J. ‘Elry Stock
the Star Boarder
Bard’s
Amalia Steam
Hailways
BIG Army
Georgetown
Taylor
W. S. Cotton
Woodford Farm
Smithton
Albert Harline
Pat Curran
Joseph Gelven
C. N. Broyles
F. E. Riley
Sam Ramsey
G. W. Lacey
Christina Schrankler
H. Jagels
R. F. Cain
Thomas Reid
Clifton City
G. C. Eicholz
Fritz Rehmer
Lutman
Louis Bahrenberg
Quincy Street
C. H. Kruger
Joseph Anspaugh
Charles Cittler
J. J. Carter
Eliiott
E. 0. Brown
Smither
Lucky Star
Jackson
Miss Martin
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