Coney sues Benton officials over 30 percent tax rise
Capt P H Coney and attorney Geo C Worth filed in the circuit court for a writ of certiorari to compel Benton county’s board of equalization to certify a full transcript of April 1904 tax actions. The suit challenges a 30 percent real estate tax increase last year, raising $10 000 to $12 000 in additional taxes, and notes a 20 percent rise over two years. The judge granted the writ returnable at the March term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Coney
Geo. C. Worth
Circuit Court
Benton County Board of Equalization
Warsaw Enterprise
Denton
Board of Equalization
State Board
Ican County
Sam Cook
Sam
Globe-Democrat
Coney
Pain Balm Care for Corns and Aches Advised in Ad
The advertisement instructs soaking a corn or bunion in warm water then paring carefully without drawing blood. It recommends applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice daily with five minutes of vigorous rubbing and using a corn plaster for protection. It touts Pain Balm as a general liniment for sprains bruises lameness and rheumatism. Sold by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Bard Drug Co
MEN ARE TO BLAME Executive of Illinois Club Women De clares It
Mrs. James Frake leader of the Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs states no census will be taken to disprove claims that club life prevents child rearing. She notes over 25 000 club women in Illinois and discusses plans to census associate Hull House members to prove club women can have large families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James Frake
Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs
Illinois
Olga Louise Cadilah
Hull House
Furious Fighting With Chronic Illness Replaced by Cure
Geo W Hoffman of Harper Washington recounts a seven year struggle with stomach and liver trouble. He credits Electric Bitters with curing his diseases and urges others to use them. Sold with guarantee by Mertz Hale at 50c a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Hoffman
Harper, Wash
Mertz & Hale
Senator Burton declines committee posts pending court ruling
Washington December 9 Senator Burton wires colleague Senator Long that he does not desire any committee assignments until his court case is decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor Long
Numerous Farms Offer Exchange and Trade Opportunities
An advertisement lists multiple farms for exchange in Cooper county including 107, 108, 80, 200, 180 and 230 acre properties with details on prices per acre, incumbrances and equity exchanges for larger farms, city properties, or stock merchandise as part payment. The note promises square deals and invites matching trades or other consignments. It also includes a personal reminiscence about seeking publication in a Cologne Gazette and ends with a note that hides, calf skins, pelts and tallow fetch the highest prices from M. M. Stevenson.
Pot Hunters Face Legal Clashes Over New Game Law
Kansas City readers note a split over the new game law with clashes between lower courts and appeals on license requirements. State warden Rodes leads an active hunt against pot hunters and out of season dealers as fines fund game protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Rodes
St. Louis
H. R. Walmsley
Court of Appeals
Mr. Walmsley
Hart pleads guilty to murder in Chicago case
Dr. Oliver B. Hart, recently from St. Louis, admitted guilt today in the murder of Irene Klokow, a young girl in his household. The report places the event in Chicago with Hart entering his plea on a Saturday. Also listed is an unrelated rental farm notice for a 190 acre property northeast of Sedalia on Longwood road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver B. Hart
Chicago
Louis
Irene Klokow
Sedalia
Longwood Road
Killis Hieronymus
Dr E D Holbert Purchases Dufur Property in City Deal
Dr. E. D. Holbert yesterday purchased the Dufur property at the southwest corner of Seventh and Kentucky streets for a consideration of five thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Holbert
Dufur
Seventh and
Kentucky Streets
Lost Female Pointer Dog Near Clifton City
White and brown spotted female pointer lost near Clifton City. Finder should notify J. J. Potter, Clifton, or J. W. Neal, Sedalia, for a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton City
J. J. Potter
Clifton
J. W. Neal
Sedalia
Mrs. Watson Doing Nicely After Hospital Return
Mrs. David Watson, moved last week from Maywood hospital to her home north of the city, is improving nicely. Mr. Watson visited yesterday and said she felt no ill effects from the trip home and is believed to be on the way to full health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
David Watson
Maywood Hospital
Children Delight Laxative Syrup Pepsin Endorsed
The copy extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant remedy for impure blood and stomach or bowel troubles in children. It claims unequaled curative powers and lists prices of 50c and $1.00 with a money back guarantee if it fails, sold by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Mary Spriggs Dies at 103 in Sweet Springs
Mary Spriggs died at her daughter’s home in the city last Sunday at about 103 years old. Born in Kentucky in 1802 she moved with A. Warren, later residing here for many years as part of the old hardy colored community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Spriggs
Dan Porter
Sweet Springs
Kentucky
A. Warren
Black mare offered for return with reward
Black mare about fourteen hands tall with one white hind foot and short rubbed mane. Finder to return to C. R. Shy in Cliffton City and receive a five dollar reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finder
C. R. Shy
Cliffton City
Carl Schurz Reflects On Early Writing In McClure's
Carl Schurz recalls his初 years as editor and writer in McClure's magazine. He reflects on attempting prose and notes his early efforts as part of his literary career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Schurz
McClure’s
Sheriff Sale Notice of Randolph Trust Property in Pettis County
John L Randolph and Anna Mary Randolph conveyed property to Henry Lamm to secure a note. Default on payment led Sheriff I I Sprecher to advertise a public auction on January 6 1906 at Sedalia Pettis County at the west front door of the courthouse for cash to satisfy the note interest and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Randolph
Anna Mary Randolph
Recorder’s Office
Pettis County
Missouri
Henry Lamm
I. I. N. Sprecher
Sedalia
Divorce Petition Filed in Pettis County Case
State of Missouri Pettis County November 3 1905 court order notices Lora E Wilkinson nonresident sought by Homer E Wilkinson in Pettis Circuit Court to obtain a divorce and child custody for infant Carlton with publication of summons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Missouri
W. D. Steele
Lora E. Wilkinson
State of
Missouri
Carlton
Santa Claus Headquarters Christ mas Novelties and Toys Sale
Advertising a Christmas store offering novelties, pocketbooks, comics, jewelry, dolls, books, stationery, chinaware, and candies at 10 cents per pound. Promises a ticket with each 10 cent purchase for a chance to win a beautiful doll.
Court Notice Sedalia Missouri February Term
Court orders court house Sedalia Pettis county to appear by next term. Respond by February first day to avoid confessed judgment. Publication required in Sedalia Weekly Democrat for four weeks before term. Attest Circuit Clerk and plaintiff's attorney confirm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Sheriff Sale Notice in Pettis County Missouri 1905
Public auction to satisfy a tran script execution issued from Pettis county circuit clerk re E. J. Bowman and John M. Bowman against Mrs. Sarah J. Brown. Property: Lot 5, Block 4 Felix Addition Sedalia. Auction set for December 30, 1905, at court house west front door, 9 am to 5 pm, for cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettis County
Missouri
E. J. Bowman
John M. Bowman
Sarah J. Brown
Felix
Sedalia
Court House
Pettis County Probate Court Sale Petition for Deceased
In Pettis County Missouri during the August term 1905 Thomas A Wade administrator of Samuel W Sexton deceased petitions the court for an order of publication and sale of sufficient real estate to pay the remaining debts of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Missouri
of Pettis
Thomas A. Wade
Samuel W. Sexton
Sheriff to Sell Pettis County Real Estate by Public Auction
By authority of a special execution from Pettis County Circuit Clerk, I N Sprecher Sheriff discloses seizure of Edith A Bates and others property. Lot 13, Block 23 original Sedalia plat, Pettis County Missouri to be sold December 16, 1905, 9 am to 5 pm at west front door Sedalia Courthouse for cash to satisfy the execution and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettis County
Missouri
State of Missouri
E. B. McClure
County of
Pettis
Court House
Sedalia
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Capt
Benton
Court
Rense
Gether
Amer
Ilinois Club
Burton Magnanimous
Washington
Bur
Ton
Sena
Cooper County
Incumbrance
Equity
Above Realty
West Main Street
Sedalia, Mo
Schiller
Orleans
Cologne Gazette
Levin Schucking
Schucking
M. M. Stevenson
POT
J.H. Rodes
Kansas City
Great Britain
Edward I
Berwick-on-Tweed
England
Scotland
Chicago, Il
Oliver B
Hart
Kemp
Hieronymus
Katie
B’ld
G. Bell Phone of
Santa Claus
Kimball
J. & C. Fischer
Ludwig
Beaumeister
Lyon
Marshall & Wendell
Schiller, Bachman, Whitney, Hinze
James & Halston
Pie
Ohio Street
Messouri
N. W. Kennedy
D. C
Ss. I
J. A. Gilker
I. N., Sprecher
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