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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Democrat
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1918
Page
5
A bold unity campaign showcases bright colors and energetic displays as supporters rally behind a united war effort. Marching teams parade through downtown with flags and banners signaling a strong patriotic mood.
Delayed township reports and influenza deferments delay a detailed Pettis County United War Work total. The campaign quota was 40800 dollars, chaired by L P Andrews. final summarized figures show Sedalia contributed 19290.7 for men and 5912.96 for women totaling 25203.71, with township splits for men and women listed.
The document lists countywide totals and group quotas with reported amounts for Sedalia groups. It covers diverse sectors from banks and auto dealers to grocers and public utilities, detailing quotas and amounts reported for each group and township.
The report lists Quota and amount reported figures for multiple townships including Heath Creek Houstonia Sedalia Smithton Lake Creek and Washington with totals across districts. The Sedalia Women’s Committee chaired by Mrs. R M Johns and district leaders such as Mrs Judson Banks and Mrs C H Bothwell are named along with several other names and the overall total amount reported of 5899.96 dollars.
Guy Andrew Hathaway 2 died in France while on active service with the American expeditionary forces. He resided previously at Willow Springs Missouri before enlisting at Fort Scott Kansas on April 1 1918. His wife and two children Florence Ruth and Sylvestia Roe lived in Sedalia for three to four months. The family home is 312 East Third Street. Mother Mrs A J Hathaway lives at 518 East Third Street and father is at St Joseph. Sylvestra Roe was born after he left for duty overseas. Hathaway belonged to Company I 354th Infantry 89th division trained at Camp Funston.
New York December 7 Senator Robert L Owen chairman of the Senate committee on banking and currency announced plans to sail Tuesday to study European banking conditions visiting London Paris Madrid and Rome.
St Louis reports 6,439 influenza cases this week, up from 4,280. Deaths from influenza and pneumonia total 373, compared with 257 last week.
A government summary shows only twelve naval vessels were destroyed by enemy submarines from April 16 1917 to November 11 1918. Three torpedoed ships were warcraft. 151 American merchant vessels were lost, with submarines causing 139 of those losses. Enlisted naval casualties totaled 1121, including 55 aboard the Scorpion and 26 officers killed in combat.
A Bearsville set customer reports Foley's Honey and Tar Compound relieved a child's croup after a midnight visit to M T Davis's store. The parent praises the remedy and credits prompt relief, noting the child recovered before morning. W E Bard Drug Co.
The 1918 mint report by director Raymond T. Baker shows seigniorage of 20,538,000 on 43,596,000 coins minted. U.S. mints ran nonstop due to wartime demand, producing over 714,000,000 coins, including 445,000,000 one-cent pieces, 116,000,000 dimes, 2,723,900 nickels, 45,223,000 quarters, and 24,105,000 half dollars with no gold minted.
Ernest Westfall, a German Army veteran living in the United States, greeted American troops in Coblenz. He left Kansas City at the war start, served briefly in Berlin, and learned Captain William A. Smith of the Kansas City guards, now a major in the 35th Division, was killed near Cheppy after the Meuse Aronne offensive began.
Local residents report a busy spell of visits and travels. John Palmer drove to Windsor Monday evening. Otha Durrills visited home folks, Henry Nolte and family hosted Sunday. Mary Miller and Audry Cunningham visited Frank Miller and Sonia respectively. Frances Windle stayed with the Millers for several days. Pearl Paul Gertie Atwood and Richard Mather relations stopped by the Nolte home Wednesday. Sedalia visits were made by Maude Mather and family and by Otha Purrills.
Gorge A. Widder's nephew, 21, from Madison Kansas, chosen as musician to accompany the presidential ship George Washington carrying President Wilson to the peace conference voyage.
A public notice highlights grip and flu symptoms for all ages and shares a consumer anecdote from Mrs. Mat Kisby of Spokane Washington praising Foley's Honey and Tar for a child and a senior. The ad is attributed to W. E. Bard Drug Co.
A morning strike by car workers and some power house staff in Kansas City halted all streetcar service and cut electric lighting by about 40 percent. Interurban service to Leavenworth was also tied up, with police patrolling near car barns and power houses. Jitneys and pedestrians filled the gaps during the rush hour.
The Hoffman family mourns as Thomas Hoffman, son of Mr and Mrs W W Hoffman long time Sedalia residents, was killed in action in France on July 19. Born in Sedalia, he left with his parents for Texas eleven years ago. Three of his brothers William Paul and Russell also served in France with the American expeditionary forces.
The influenza epidemic reaches the Missouri state prison in Jefferson City with 400 cases reported and nearly 500 more in the last 24 hours. The disease is mild. Dr. O F Biggs reports 840 influenza cases among 1300 inmates at Fulton State Hospital, with eight deaths and the illness said to be stamped out there.
A fire at Wrightstown New Jersey near Camp Dix on December 11 1920 was caused by an overturned stove and driven by strong winds. Fire crews dynamited the nearby Arcade theater to prevent spread to the camp.
Washington orders cancellation of all outstanding wooden ship construction contracts where builders have spent under $200000. Contracts for 160 ships of this type were suspended recently and many are affected by the decision. Officials would not estimate the number of contracts ending or the total impact.
Chairman Sims introduces a bill to allow the president to acquire and operate stockyards cold storage freezing plants cattle and refrigerator cars to place the meat industry under federal license. The Federal Trade Commission backs government ownership to break monopolies held by Swift Armour Morris Wilson and Cudahy and mentions action to come this session.
Seven crew members perished when the Veneto Juarez bound for Manila from San Francisco foundered in a gale off Molokai. The wreck occurred forty miles northeast of Molokai channel. All survivors reached Panai by Wednesday night, per Chief Mate Anderson.
The United States Bureau of Agriculture reports final 1924 production for key crops. Corn totals 2,582,814,000 bushels and wheat 917,100,000 bushels, with total crop value estimated at 12,272,412,000 dollars, up from 11,658,622,000 last year, based on December 1 prices.
The City of Sedalia and A R Eden bring suit against George R McVey in Pettis County Circuit Court over lands Lots 1 2 and 3 in Block 2 Henderson Addition Sedalia Missouri The case is returnable February 3 1939 at the Sedalia Courthouse and failure to answer will lead to judgment by default filed by Circuit Clerk Geo W Driskell and Deputy clerk Thos R Melton
Trustee Lee Montgomery announces the sale of the east half of lot 3 in block 37 of Sedalia’s original plat to satisfy Charles C Williams and Jessie A Williams deed of trust dated July 22 1915 recorded in Pettis County Missouri. The sale at Sedalia courthouse will be January 2 1919 between 9 am and 5 pm for cash to cover the note and costs.
Telegrams inform Sedalia residents of injuries and a missing airman in action in France. Walter P. Arnold severely wounded September 29. Seth W. Washburn slightly wounded September 28. Lester C. Holdner severely wounded October 11. William S. Triplett slightly wounded September 28. Joseph H. Merrill, missing in action, is the cousin of George L. McElroy, both linked to Sedalia.
Mrs Isadore Clement reported theft of horse harness and buggy from her barn. Sheriff Bolton recovered the horse and buggy near Geo Bagby’s farm on the public highway, with Bagby assuming the thief drove it that distance before abandoning it.
T W Cousins faces misdemeanor and felony charges after writing 19 checks totaling 105 dollars to local merchants that bank records show were returned for insufficient funds. He remains in the county jail awaiting trial on the misdemeanor and a separate charge of issuing a check on a fictitious bank.
Washington reports indicate liquor dealers are withdrawing bonded liquors at two to three times the usual rate to dodge the double liquor tax in the new revenue bill. The action follows unofficial treasury disclosures as December date notes sue the timing.
A tribute poem remembers Mrs. Hattie Ball as a devoted wife and mother. It praises her generous, just nature and deep faith, expressing grief at her loss and faith in immortality. The piece reflects on memories, home, and the hope of reunion beyond life.
American ambassador to Russia David R. Francis arrived in London from Scotland. His physicians report improved health and plan to perform an operation within a few days.
Ottawa lists Americ an soldiers in today’s overseas casualties. Arthur J. Reitz is wounded severely. Other entries note L Williams from Springfield Missouri wounded.
The probate court in Pettis County Missouri granted letters of administration for the estate of Richard Martin Olmsted on November 30 1918. Executors Frederick R Olmsted and W H Olmsted require all claims to be presented within one month for allowance and within one year to avoid bar. E W Coury Judge of Probate Court attested the notice on November 30 1918.
Notice that the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company will sell at 10:00 a.m. on December 27, 1918, at its freight house in Houstonia Pettis County Missouri the described property including animal and poultry remedy boxes and two boxes of drugs. The items were delivered to Baltimore and Ohio Railroad by American Remedy Company at Tiffin Ohio on June 12 1917 and consigned to order A P Reid Co at Houstonia Missouri arriving July 28 1917 and kept uncalled for. Proceeds to cover freight and storage. remaining balance to be held for the rightful owner per statute.
J. W. Peck of Coraopolis Pennsylvania reports severe pain preventing sleep. After trying three doctors, he began Foley Kidney Pills three weeks ago and notes noticeable improvement. Foley Kidney Pills are promoted for kidneys bladder trouble backache and rheumatism by W E F Gard Drug Co.
279 acre stock farm offered with flexible terms to suit buyer. Located near Sedalia, Missouri. Call Bell at 243 percent for details on price, rental options, and arrangements.
Winter triggers flare ups as liniments fail to reach the disease. S. S. S. is touted as a vegetable blood purifier that targets the cause of rheumatism. Free medical advice offered by the Atlanta Medical Director at Swift Laboratory.
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