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Newspaper

Sedalia Weekly Democrat

Location

Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1918

Page

4

Died Noble H Rogers former Sedalian dies at 90

Noble Harvey Rogers born May 25 1836 in Fayette county Ohio dies peacefully at his home. He served in the Union army with the Merrill Horse earning a saber at war’s end. He practiced law in Princeton Mo and later lived in Washington since 1913. He leaves two sons Otis J and John L plus daughter Rose Stukenberg and several grandchildren. He was active in Baptist church G A R Mason and A O U W. His funeral is planned for Arlington cemetery in a lot he selected.

Noble H. Rogers W. H. van Wagner Otis J. Rogers Washington Pather Beautiful Arlington Cemetery Missouri Mt. Vernon Academy Andrew County Missouri Cavalry Merrill Horse Princeton Princeton Advance Rogers Susan PD. Reed Randolph County John L. Jon Iowa Otis J Washington, D. C Rose Stukenberg The Baptist Church Col. W. B. Rogers Trenton Ethel Rogers Norian Stukenberg Joel] Rogers Naval Flying Corps

Mary Elizabeth Brockman Dies of Influenza Pneumonia

Mary Elizabeth Brockman five year old daughter of Samuel and Mrs Brockman died Saturday at the family home 601 East Fifteenth street from influenza pneumonia Funeral services were held at Mt Hermann cemetery with burial there in attendance of family and friends

Mary Elizabeth Brockman Samuel Brockman East Fifteenth Street Mt. Hermann Cemetery

Funeral of Bryan Dietzman at Crown Hill Cemetery

The funeral for Bryan Dietzman who died Friday morning from pneumonia will be held Sunday at 2 30 PM from the family home 643 East Nineteenth street Pallbearers are Irwin Craston L L Cohen Ira Barrett Charles Cook Logan Taylor and Mr Leeg Burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery

Mr. Dietzman Bryan Dietzman East Nineteenth Street Irwin Craston L. Cohen Ira Barrett Charles Cook Logan Taylor Mr. Leeg Crown Hill Cemetery

Norton Pratt Dies in Brooklyn Naval Hospital

Judge Henry Lamm learns by telegram Saturday of Norton Pratt’s death from pneumonia at a Brooklyn naval hospital. Pratt, son of Mr and Mrs W B Pratt of Perth Amboy New Jersey and nephew of Judge Lamm, served on a submarine chaser and contracted influenza that worsened to pneumonia. Funeral services will be in Perth Amboy.

Norton Pratt Henry Lamm South Osage Avenue Naval Hospital Brooklyn Mr. Pratt W. B. Pratt Perth Amboy N. J Lillian Norton Sedalia Judge Lamm

Death notice for J. A. Richards in Pleasant Green Missouri

Dewey Richards of West Second Street learns by telegram of the death of his grandfather J. A. Richards age 64 at Pleasant Green Missouri on December 19. Survived by widow Anna Richards, daughter Della Leadbetter, sons Henry Hayes Jacob Lee of Lookout, brothers J Richards Lew Richards Will Richards, sisters Anna Ryan N A Ryan Laura Moore, five grandchildren. Funeral at Otterville Missouri Sunday afternoon. Pallbearers to be chosen from local friends with relatives from Senate attending.

Dewey Richards West Second Street Mc.Farland & Wilcox Drug Store J. A. Richards Pleasant Green Anna Richards Della Leadbetter Henry Hayes Jacob Lee Lookout c J. Richards South Washington

Young Beaman Area Man Dies of Pneumonia

Roy Richards aged 18 died at his parents home three miles north of Beaman after a fifteen day illness that began with influenza and developed into pneumonia. He is survived by his parents a sister Pearl and two half brothers Ward and Ralph. Funeral cortege leaves at 12 today with service at 2 in Oberville Cemetery conducted by Reverend Zet Thoma.

Roy Richards H. L. Richards Beaman Pearl Ward Ralph O'terv'le Zet Thoma

Funeral Held For Mrs Moseby In Crown Hill Cemetery

Mrs Mary C Moseby aged 53 died at 320 West Saline Street Sunday night after influenza and pneumonia She leaves three children Robert Lusa and Ernest Moseby The funeral was held at 230 this afternoon with interment at Crown Hill cemetery Mr Moseby a Missouri Pacific shopman was husband or relative referenced in the notice

Mary C. Moseby Mary C. Morepy West Saline Street Moseby Robert General Hospital Lusa Ernest Moseby Missouri Pacific Crown Hill Cemetery

Death of John Joseph English at St. Mary's Hospital

John Joseph English aged five or six, son of Mr and Mrs J J English of 624 West Fourth street, died at 8 45 pm Sunday after a weeklong illness from araemic poisoning. Survived by his parents four sisters Mary Helen Mildred Katharine and brother James, he was a Sacred Heart pupil. Funeral at Sacred Heart church Tuesday at 9 am with requiem high mass, Fr S J Neiberg leading, assisted by Frs William Quinn and B Alt. Interment Catholic cemetery. Altar Boys will attend in a body. pallbearers chosen from their number.

John Joseph English J. J. English West Fourth Street St. Mary’s Hospital Sacred Heart School Mary Helen Mildred Katherine James English Sacred Heart Church S. J. Neiberg William Quinn B. Alt Altar Boys Little Johnny

Elizabeth Parberry Hieronymus Dies at 36 in Sedalia

Elizabeth Parberry Hieronymus 36 died Monday night at St Marys hospital after a several day illness. She was born October 28 1882 to Tom Parberry and lived on the Crawford farm south of Sedalia. Survived by Kemp Hieronymus husband and two daughters, burial New Bethel cemetery. Funeral Thursday at Crawford farm home. Rev J M Puller to officiate.

Elizabeth Parberry Hieronymus Elizabeth Parberry Hieronymus St. Mary’s Hospital Kemp Hieronymus Crawford Farm Sedalia Dla Nathaniel Parberry Tom Parberry Pettis Tom Parbery J. D. Crawford John First Baptist Church St Mary's Elizabeth Puller New Bethel Cemetery

Death of Sedalia mail carrier Edward B Baumann

Edward B Baumann aged 50 a Sedalia post office mail carrier died at 3 30 am Monday from complications of blood poisoning at Deaconess hospital St Louis. His remains arrived in Sedalia with widow and sister in law Annie Yoetze a nurse. He is survived by a sister Mrs John Ritter of Kansas City. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at 1217 West Main Street with Rev Helm kamp of Immanuel Evangelical Church officiating church services at 230 pm. The casket will not be opened at the church. Friends may view at the residence. He earlier worked at Fischers restaurant and for a year at Lamys factory. Pallbearers chosen from family friends and burial in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Edward B. Baumann G. W. Baumann Sedalia Deaconess Hospital St. Louis Annie Yoetze John Ritter Kansas City West Main Street Helmkamp Immanuel Evangelical Church Baumann Fisher's Lamy’s Crown Hill Cemetery

Two Relatives Die After Influenza Pneumonia

On Christmas morning Mrs Lala May Lindsay and her brother James Robert Moseby died at the general hospital after a brief illness from influenza pneumonia. Mrs Lindsay, 29, was wife of Albert Lindsay of Versailles Missouri. She had cared for her mother Mary C Moseby who also died Sunday.

James Robert Moseby Lala May Lindsay General Hospital Lindsay Albert Lindsay Versailles Mary C. Moseby

Funeral Planned for Local Resident at Crown Hill Cemetery

The deceased Resided at 320 West Sa line street with her brother Er nest a Missouri Pacific shopman surviving. A double funeral is set for 10 o clock Friday morning at Staley funeral home on West Seventh street with burial in Crown Hill cemetery and other arrangements to follow.

West Saline Street Ernest Missouri Pacific Staley Funeral Home West Seventh Street Crown Hill Cemetery

Paxton Infant Dies of Pneumonia on Christmas Day

Thomas Paxton five months old, son of Mr and Mrs Earl Paxton of Twenty fifth and In fram avenue, died Christmas day after a short illness at home. Funeral services held Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock with burial in Crown cemetery.

Thomas Paxton Earl Paxton Twenty-fifth Fram Avenue Crown Hill Cemetery

Funeral for Edward B Baumann in St Louis

The funeral for Edward B Baumann who died of blood poisoning in St Louis Monday was held at 2 PM at his home 1217 West Main with Rev Helmkamp of Immanuel Evangelical church and a brief service at the church. Burial followed at Crown Hill with pallbearers John Driver Louis Bahrenburg John Welch William Blatterman George F Fisher and Herman Kirchhofer.

Edward B. Baumann St. Louis West Main Street Helmkamp Immanuel Evangelical Church Baumann Fisher’s Restaurant Lamy Farcory Crown Hill Cemetery

Funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Hieronymus Held Near Sedalia

Mrs Elizabeth Hieronymus died at St Mary's hospital Monday night. Her funeral occurred Thursday at 11 o clock at the home of Mrs J D Crawford south of Sedalia. Rev Eli P Anderson of the Methodist church led the rites. A song service was led by Mrs Charles Bard and Mrs George Sneed. Pallbearers included Col W H Powell J D Donnahue Tod Jenkins Westey Lower Roy Taylor and Clemenes. Burial followed at New Bethel cemetery near the farm.

Elizabeth Hieronymus St Mary’s Hospital J. D. Crawford Sedalia Eli P. Anderson Methodist Episcopal Church Charles Bard George Sneed Col W. H. Powell W. H. Powell, Messrs. J. D Donnahue Tod Jenkins Westey Lower Roy Taylor Clemenes New Bethel Cemetery

National Guard to Revert to Civilian Status after War

Washington announces the judge advocate general’s opinion approved by the secretary of war that officers and enlisted men of the national guard will revert to civilian status when discharged. The move effectively eliminates the national guard as organized prior to the war.

Washington Judge Advocate General’s Office Secretary of War National Guard

Clark to seek 1920 presidential bid meets with no surprise

Montgomery Missouri December 26 reports that Friends of Speaker Clark in his home district were not surprised by a Washington dispatch stating Clark would again be a candidate for president in 1920. Clark has said if signs were right he would enter the race but has refused to discuss candidacy since the war declaration.

Montgomery Clark Washington Clars

Wilson opposes sinking German warships plan

Washington reports that President Wilson will directly oppose proposals to sink the warships surrendered by Germany under the armistice terms. Officials had not disclosed his view until now but it is learned he finds the plan undesirable.

Washington Wilson Germany

Pettis County seeks missing war records from local soldiers

The Pettis County Histories Society requests all soldiers and sailors from Sede tia and Pettis counties who have not yet submitted records to call at public offices and fill out forms. Officials urge prompt action as completion of records is seen as historically important and may make Pettis the best documented county in the state.

Sedetia Pettis Pettis County Histories Society Pettis County Becom Pettis Coumes

Harry Demuth Visits Rome for Holidays

Harry Demuth his wife and baby arrive in Rome from Washington to spend holidays with Col H C Demuth and family. He served in the engineer corps and was assigned to duty with the southern pine emergency bureau which supplied lumber for military construction. After a visit here he will return to Rogalusa Louisiana to resume his role as sales manager for the Great Southern Lumber company.

Harry Demuth

Revenue Bill Passed With Soldier Bonus Provisions

The Senate approved the war revenue bill without a record vote, projecting about 6 million in 1919 and 4 billion in 1920, with amendments including a one month bonus for officers and enlisted men honorably discharged after November 11. A substitute by Senator La Follette sought larger taxes but failed 55 to 6. the chamber also kept limited semi luxury taxes and set new second class mail rates. The session extended nearly thirteen hours before adjourning for a holiday recess.

Washington Senate House Sheppard Texas District of Columbia Trammell Florida Finance Committee la Follette Wisconsin Lafollette Borah Gronna Norris Nugent Vardamano

Fire at the Single Home on Sixth Street

A blaze in the basement of J. H. Lingle’s 06 West Sixth Street residence at 6 45 am Tuesday amid a foot of snow prompted a fire department response. The fire mainly damaged canned fruit and steam pipes. insurance covers the loss. Fire truck No 1 lost and recovered a brass hose connection during the run.

J. H. Lingle West Sixth Street Sixth Street No. 1

February jurors drawn for county circuit term

The county court named jurors for the February term of circuit court. Listings include Blackwater W. J. Wheeler Lamonte FE Burke Elk Fork Herbert Beach Hughesville Howard Weathers Dresden J H Connor Heaths Creek E S Steward Bowling Green Roy Potter Smithton W B Meyers Lake Creek Ferdinand Bruehl Longwood Jake Broyles Flat Creek J M Coffey Houstonia Jay Dorsey Green Ridge Ernest Grinstead Washington G W Beate Cedar J H McCurdy Prairie William Payton Sedalia wards 1 2 3 4 officials Lou is Cramer E L Looney J B Housel A C Slocum C W Leftwich Mason Pemberton J N Sprecher John T Turner.

Blackwater W. J. Wheeler Lamonte—Fe P. Burke Elk Fork Herbert Beach Hughesville Howard Weathers Dresden J. H. Connor Heath’s Creek E. S. Steward Bowling Green Roy Potter Smithton W. B. Meyers Lake Creek Ferdinand Bruehl Longwood Jake Broyles Flat Creek J. M. Coffey Houstonia Jay Dorsey Green Ridge Ernest Grinstead Washington G. W. Beate Cedar J. H. McCurdy Prairie William Payton Sedalia Louis Cramer E. L. Looney J. B. Housel A. C Slocum C. W. Leftwich Mason Pemberton J. N. Sprecher John T. Turner

Sedalian Ted Clark Arrives Safely Home

A cablegram sent to Mrs. Mattie Clark at 523 West Seventh Street confirms the safe arrival of her son Ted Clark, a well known Sedalian, who went abroad. The telegram notes his safe return and carries a tone of relief from the family.

Mattie Clark West Seventh Street Ted” Clark

Divorce Granted to Roy N Bendure from Bertha Bendure

Roy N Bendure former Katy special agent was granted a divorce from Bertha A Bendure on Monday. Property rights were adjusted and the defendant awarded $100 alimony plus attorney fees.

Roy N. Bendure Katy Bertha A. Bendure

Provisioning Europe’s starving in rapid aid plan

Paris report says Herbert Hoover and Edward Hurley met President Wilson to push a unified relief effort for Europe. The plan keeps food provisioning under one head to speed action, with international committee ideas drifting aside for efficiency amid war shortages.

Paris Herbert Hoover Edward N. Hurley American Shipping Board Wilson Hoover Europe

Campbell Bound Over in $125 Violin Theft Case

George Campbell faced a preliminary hearing in J C Connor’s Justice court on Tuesday for stealing a $125 violin from Uncle Billy Higgins during December 1917. Bound over to criminal court on $300 bond, Campbell allegedly sold the instrument at Kate station to jeweler Brooks from Calhoun, receiving a phony diamond ring and cash. Brooks fled, leaving the violin. Campbell returned to Sedalia after a year and was arrested by Constable W H Fewell.

George Campbell Billy” Higgins Sedalia Justice Court J. C. Connor Campbell Billy Adkins Flats Kate Station Brooks Calhoun Green Ridge W. H. Fewell

Snowstorm Closes Roads Across Multiple States

Kansas City reports eleven inch snowfall and streetcar strike halted traffic as relief follows the worst of the storm. Southern Kansas buried under fifteen inches with similar totals in the Texas panhandle Oklahoma western Missouri and Arkansas.

Kansas City Kansas Texas Panhandle Oklahoma Missouri Arkansas

Berlin Bargain Keeps Hindenburg Groener in Place

Basel reports an agreement between the Berlin government and the German general staff retains Field Marshal Von Hindenburg and General Groener in their offices. It says negotiations among socialist factions failed and independents will nominate candidates in all districts.

Basel Berlin von Hindenburg Groener Lokal Anzeiger National Assembly

Military Ball Cancelled in Jefferson City

Gov Gardner announced the usual military ball at the state mansion is canceled on New Year’s Day due to the absence of the national guard. The governor and Mrs Gardner will receive the public in the afternoon and a private dance for their sons, William and Dozier Gardner, will occur in the evening with public invitation.

Jefferson City Gardner State Mansion National Guard

Judge W A Sloane Honored by California Appellate Court

The San Diego Sun reports that W A Sloane, former Seda lia attorney and now associate member of the district court of appeals in Southern California, is honored by Gov. Stephens. The piece notes his connection to Wilbur S Jackson of Warsaw Mo and quotes an editorial praising the judge and his wife Annie B Sloane as they prepare to depart San Diego.

W. A. Sloane Sedalia District Court of Appeals California Judge San Diego

Christmas notes from Prairie and area ailments

The Prairie correspondent reports mild winter, Stork pasture thriving and wheat pasture saving feed. Influenza closures shutter church and Sunday school, with several families at St. Mary’s hospital including Clarence Richards and Joe Killian. Local autos on Powell farm road are unsafe. a 440 pound hog and a 1500 dollar jack sale are noted among farm activity.

Stork J. C. Longdan St. Mary’s Hospital Clarence Richards Grace Joe Killian M. C. Gorrell Colorado Springs Ruby Dexhammer Clara Wright Idaho Falls Harris Sixteenth Street Powell Farm L. M. Monsees Oklahoma T. J. Childress H. H. Taylor

More Troops Are Coming From France

The transport Princess Matoika sailed from France December 20 with 2000 troops including 700 sick and wounded. The ship is expected to dock at Newport News about January 2. On board are units from the 37th coastal artillery, machine gun battalion, 29th division cadre, and related coast artillery headquarters.

Washington Princess Matoika France War Department Newport News 37Th Coast Artilery Regiment 30Th Brigade Coast Artillery

Married in Kansas City Miss Cornelia May Smith Weds Allen Riker

News from Sedalia reports the December 18 marriage in Kansas City of Cornelia May Smith and Allen Riker a young businessman. The bride daughter of Mrs C F Smith once lived in Sedalia and trained as a nurse before meeting her husband. They plan to reside in Kansas City.

Kansas City Cornelia May Smith Allen Riker That Ciy Sedalia C. F. Smith West Seventh Street

Appeal for Freedom Plea for 300 Conscientious Objectors

A delegation of friends and relatives presented Secretary Baker with a petition urging immediate release of 300 conscientious objectors held as prisoners of war. Dr John Elliott of the Hudson Guild testified that mercy is sought since hostilities ended. Baker said the matter is under advisement pending a review board report.

Washington Baker John Elliott Hudson Guild Settlement New York Board of Review

Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Child Croup Quick

M T Davis of Bearsville West Virginia recounts a patron’s child struck with croup at midnight. The child used Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and recovered by morning. Parents commend Foley's Honey and Tar. W E Bard Drug Co.

M.T. Davis Bearsville W. Va Croup Foley W. E. Bard Drug Co

Couple Married in Illinois then Settles in Sedalia

C. W. Maurer of Lancaster Pennsylvania wed Mrs. Rhoda Bennett of 620 West Second Street on November 21 at Mound City Illinois. They arrived in Sedalia Monday and will reside at the bride’s West Second Street address. Maurer is employed by the American Art Association.

C. W. Maurer Lancaster Rhoda Bennett West Second Street

Parole Granted to Noted English Inmate Barrington

Three holiday paroles were issued by the Missouri prison board. Frederick Seymour Barrington, an English inmate at Missouri penitentiary since August 10, 1917, was convicted of murdering James McCann of St. Louis and sentenced to death, later commuted to life. He is paroled to the Society of St. George in New York and will be sent to England within sixty days.

State Prison Board Frederick Seymour Lord” Barrington Missouri Penitentiary James McCann St. Louis Folk Barrintgon Barrington Society of St. George New York City England

Complaints on YMCA Canteens To Be Probed

Homecoming soldiers report exorbitant service at overseas YMCA canteens. John R. Mott announces all complaints will go to the War Department via Third Assistant Secretary Keppel for inquiry through the army morale office and the Eighth General’s instruction division.

New York YM. C. A War Department John R. Mott War Work Council War Keppel Instruction General's Office

Gas Cut Off Hits Pine Bluff and State Cities

Gas supply to Pine Bluff Little Rock Hot Springs and many smaller towns was knocked out when a 16 inch gate valve on the Sulphur River Louisiana line blew out. Officials said repairs would restore pressure tonight and many industrial plants halted operations as pressure dropped.

Pine Bluff Ark Little Rock Hot Springs Louisiana Line Arkansas Natural Gas Company

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