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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1903
Page
3
Otterville voices share illness travel and visits as residents like James Healy and Mrs Ebon Hawkins show signs of sickness. Names include Hubbard Richards and others traveling to Sedalia and Marshall for family, health updates, and social visits amid mild weather.
Mr. Walter Cole of Chicago visits his mother Mrs Tayuu. Numerous locals attended the excursion on the Ma Pacific. Mrs Mary Doolian from Kan Ciy visits home for a weekly, quarterly A M E church meeting announced. Mrs Emma Powler and daughter Ple die spent Friday in the country. A large turnout at the piento in Waverly. Amady Thorn returns home for a visit. Mon e Gale Fowler of Mt Leonard spends Sunday with Mrs Wiono Shannon. Mr Chas Syms of RC attends funeral. Pete Sule visits Blick burn with his sister Mrs B Shonney. Mollie Campladl from the country guests Miss Martha Pow ver Friday. Governor day announced for State Fair Grounds on Aug 19. Sam Mast the plumber did notable work. A Lamy first week noted. Mrs Currie Robinson of Lesington Mo visiting Mrs D L Stewart. J H Stewart of N Broadway injured by running into a horse. Ice cold watermelons offered all day. Miss Lillian J Martin visiting relatives in Topeka Kas.
The Missouri State Fair at Sedalia runs August 17 to 22 with a new brick and stone Poultry Palace and show buildings. Coops for 2000 birds planned, and prizes extended across domestic fowls. Superintendent Codining brings seasoned show experience. Judge W S Russell of Ottumwa is renowned for fair decisions.
An issue paper lauds Missouri State Fair of 1902 as an exemplary event despite severe wind and rain. It reports crowds paid all debts and premiums were covered, with no concessions to fakirs or liquor on grounds. Dinner was church-backed and exhibits were accessible without distraction from crime-minded attractions.
Wanted a sober honest young man to assist in janitor work during school terms. Wages reasonable. Write or call on J H Stewart Sedalia Mo.
Boston Café furnishes all grocers with delicious fresh homemade bread Walchs Bread. Town readers note visitors and local happenings: Miss Ada Waters of New Orleans visits her mother Mrs Willimas in New Orleans. Rufus Hagging visits from Saline County. Prof C E Johnson travels to Clifton City then Boonville for Cooper County Institute under Prof G C Williams. John Nelson and associates to Taylor Chapel rally next Sunday. Frank Wilkins and others noted in local chatter.
Members of the H M Society met to discuss local efforts, upcoming events, and community plans. Officers and attendees from the Talon Chapter and West End joined the gathering at the community hall, with agenda items including fund drives and social activities.
A garbled notice from Sedalia mentions Nelson Smith Dieckson and other locals, a funeral at Tayor Chapel or nearby, and repairs to a hall for a burial. It notes Gibson’s death on Thursday evening and burial this Friday. The text is partially unreadable, with several names and places unclear.
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