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Newspaper

Sedalia Weekly Democrat

Location

Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1914

Page

3

Anna Clapton Birthday Party At Gilead Church

Anna Clapton celebrated her birthday Sunday by entertaining a group of young people at Gilead. Guests included Eula Phillips May Phillips Scottie Gaber Edith Ellis Maude Ellis Susie West and Rev E H Williamson. They reported a good dinner and a fine time. Local note: Sunday school attendance rose to 109 at 10 am and 121 at 10 30 am with 221 total points.

Gilead E. H. Williamson Fred Long Barley Phillips Carter Boys Clarence Cartwright Thomas and Cloyd Left Wich Oliver Jenkins C. A. Leftwich Bernard Staples A. C. Leftwich J. M. Carter Fred Zinn E. Y. Glasscock Sedalia Henry Epple Joe Jenkins Thomas Raines Curtis Kellerman Henry Everhart S. G. Barley R. E. Long Henry Clay Leftwich Ray Gabler Stape Phillips J. F. Carter Ruth

Dr King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds

Powerful remedy for coughs colds and bronchial troubles advertised at 50 cents to 1.00. Claims to stop coughing with first dose and save lives including a Muscatine Alabama testimonial. Suitable for children and sold by druggists.

Dr. King O. H. Brown Muscatine Ala

Dynamite Found in Capital Department of Agriculture

Five sticks of dynamite with burning fuses were found in the Department of Agriculture under Secretary Houston. The fuses were extinguished before damage. An employee discovered them and police examined the sticks. A discharged employee is suspected and the watchman was detained for questioning. Police continued searches for another device.

Washington Department of Agriculture Houston Department

Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered as Internal Remedy

Advertisement claims catarrh is constitutional and requires internal treatment. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous surface medicine not a quack remedy. The text cites a physician's prescription, with testimonials and a Toledo address for F. J. Cheney & Co.

Hall Ae Sey Pox F. J. Cheney Braga Toledo Price ‘Fiall

Employee Known for Threats Lands in News

A recently discharged employee who had been making threats is the focus of local coverage. Investigators are reviewing motives and security teams are increasing monitoring at the workplace.

Electric Bitters Health Tonic Promises Renewal

Hot weather tonic claim to revive nerves and energy. It urges the stomach liver and kidneys to reset with Electric Bitters and cites a testimonial from Mrs James Duncan of Haynesville Me who says she was cured after doctors gave up. Available 50c and 1.00 at druggists. Bakklin's Africa Salve for cuts.

James Duncan Haynesvile Bakklen

Rain Scarce and Worms Cause Crop Woes in Sedalia Area

A reporter from Sedalia details harsh weather and army worm damage across Prairie township. Wheat, pastures, and corn suffer as neighbors ditch and roll fields without relief. Local events include baptisms at Oak Grove church and a fishing party on Muddy River with ages from infants to octogenarians. Lee Yeater reports the loss of a prized Work mare last week while farmers plan for drought relief.

Lee Yeater Oak Grove Church Sedalia C. L. Mitchell Harrison DeJarnette Mr. Grisly Mr. Hedges J. J. Stoker G. R. McGary Glasgow E. B. Read Lena Stober Clyde Ferguson Dollie Brewer Otterville John Pregge Marie Arnold Mabel Stober Pete Modenbach J. L. Whitsel F. M. Gearhart Lillian Reed Garland McNulty Coon Creek Oak Grove Glen McGary F. L. Read Grover Hull Mr. Jones

Suffragists Destroy Wargrave Parish Church

In Henley England on June 1 the arson squad of suffragettes destroyed St Marys parish church at Wargrave built in 1538. Only portions of the tower and scorched walls remain.

St. Marys Wargrave

Drunken painter gets four year sentence for assaulting wife

John Mansfield, a painter of 1209 South Missouri avenue, beat his wife after heavy drinking and was arraigned by Police Judge Fuller. He pled guilty and received a four year term in the state penitentiary after appearing before Judge H. B. Shain in Pettis county criminal court. The victim, Mrs Mansfield, suffered injuries to the neck and shoulders and a nervous shock.

John Mansfield South Missouri Avenue Mansfield Michael Rymer Kaiser Cooper Kirby Seon Cord Bohling S C. Fuller

CATTLE AND GRAIN MARKETS Kansas City Prices

Wheat and corn prices hold steady with minor changes across grades. No. 2 hard wheat posts 89 911 with others near 88 to 91. corn shows small declines to 4 cents for several classes. oats maintain parity with slight shifts around 41 to 42 percent. white and yellow corn values vary by grade.

Kansas City

Wheat and corn markets hold steady with minor declines

In St Louis on June 4 prices show Wheat unchanged, Corn down up to 1 cent, and Oats steady to 4 cents lower. Market notes indicate flat wheat while corn and oats move modestly against prior levels, reflecting light trading and seasonal factors.

St. Louis

St. Louis Hog Prices Rise At Local Market

St. Louis hog market reports higher prices as hogs bring 5 cents more. Light weights sell from 8.10 to 8.25 dollars, medium from 8.10 to 8.30, and heavy from 8.15 to 8.30 at the June 4 session.

St. Louis

Chicago Live Stock Market Report June 4

Hogs receipts 18,000 mixed 7.90 to 8.25 heavy 8.10 to 8.22 rough 7.95 to 8.25. Cattle receipts 3,009 steady. Sheep receipts 12,000 steady.

Chicago Ill

Cattle and hog market figures Kansas City June 4

Cattle receipts reach 15 000 with market steady prime fed steers quoted at 8 50 to 9 10 dressed beef steers 7 50 to 8 50 cows and heifers 4 50 to 9 00. Hogs receipts 7 000 with market 5 cents higher bulk sales 8 05 to 3 20 top price 8 25.

Kansas City

Teacher Is Going to Montana Propels Career

Professor S. H. Brown formerly of Fayette Missouri has spent the past year teaching and now departs for Montana to continue his work. He plans to assume a new post and carry forward his academic endeavors in the western state.

Montana S. H. Brown Fayette, Mo

High School Faculty Moves to Kalistel Mont

A chemistry and physics department head from Gegajia High School has accepted a position at Kalistel High School in Kalistel Montana. He will not apply for the 1914 15 term school appointment.

Gegajia High School Kalistel, Mont

Closing exercises mark Notre Dame de Lion department

Marshall Missouri May 30 The Boys department of the Academy Notre Dame De Lion closed with Bishop Lillis of Kansas City delivering the address. Priests Meany Shackleford Jennings Slater Monaghan Louisville Ky and O'Neil Marshall attended in support of the event.

Dresden Revival Meetings Lead Four to Conversion

At Chris tian Church in Dresden revival gatherings drew attendees from the community and resulted in four people choosing to convert their faith during the event. Local organizers praised the turnout and the positive impact on families and youth groups.

Dresden Area News Roundup of Graduations and Local Visits

Dresden residents report high school graduation connected to Lamonte and local alum Ralph Stevenson of Houston Texas visiting. Farmers express alarm over army moth invasion harming county crops. Church revival at the Christian church gains four new members. Local families enjoy weekend visits and travel to Sedalia and Houstonia for events.

Lamonte Ralph Stevenson Houston Texas W. F. Kendrick Green Ridge

Sale in Partition of Pettis County Real Estate

Sheriff James R. Card announces a public auction of multiple parcels in Pettis County Missouri to satisfy a 1914 circuit court order of sale for Catherine J Hendrix against George W Kemp. Sale at Sedalia courthouse west front door on July 6 1914 9 am to 5 pm. cash in hand. Parcels include numerous sections townships ranges and Lamonte parcels with wheat crops and tenant lease rights.

Pettis County Missouri Catherine J. Hendrix George W. Kemp Iown Missouri Pacific Railway Lamonte Sedalia James R. Card

Chamberlains Liniment Offers Quick Rheumatism Relief

A twenty-five cent bottle of Chamberlains Liniment is promoted for rapid relief from rheumatic pains and is stated to be for sale by all dealers.

Death of Kansas City bartender in own action shocks town

The body of James A. Rucker a Moose club bartender in Kansas City will travel by Missouri Pacific train to Sedalia for burial. A funeral service will be held at McLaughlin chapel after a brief service at his fiancées home. Interment is planned for Crown Hill cemetery.

James A. Rucker Moose Club Kansas City West Tenth Street Sedalia Missouri Pacific McLaughlin Undertaking Establishment Crown Hill Cemetery

Sedalia Honors Club Event Recital Notes

Misses Rebecca Stinson Leontine Ginter and Ruth Bosserman led a decorated evening at the Masonic temple with a program including Who is Sylvia Offenbach The Clocks The Lost Chord On the Road to Mandalay and a pipe organ reading by Mrs Steele with Prof Far ris. Prof Isaac Farris offered two organ numbers by request.

Rebecca Stinson Leontine Ginter Ruth Bosserman Sylvia Shultz Maids of Seville Denzo Ladies’ Musical Club Roses H. A. Lederer Barcarolle Offenbach Sullivan Ladies’ Musical Club Mandalay Kipling Mrs. Steele Prof. Farris Prof Isaac Farris

Army Worm Damage Hits Pettis County Crops

Phil Sullivan of Pettis County reports a 15 acre corn field entirely destroyed by army worms with wheat expected to yield strongly though Hessian fly is not a problem. H H Taylor of Sedalia reports army worms diminishing after a week with few remaining on his farm.

Phil Sullivan Sedalia The Democrat H. H. Taylor Pettis County

Ed Hayes Buys Property From Miss Stevens on East Boonville

Ed ward M. Hayes bought Miss Sallie Stevens residence at 223 East Boonville. The sale was conducted by Melton and Hoffman as agents in an advertisement notice.

Ed Hayes Sallie Stevens East Boonville Edward M. Hayes

Sipple Named Moberly School Superintendent

After 125 ballots by the Moberly board of education E M Sipple of Monroe was chosen superintendent of the Moberly public schools over longtime leader Prof J C Lilly The board will later appoint about fifty teachers in a general shakeup expected at the next meeting

Sipple Moberly

Chamberlain’s Tablets Gain Noted Popularity Daily

The ad notes Chamberlain tablets as a grand remedy for stomach and liver issues, claiming it is the best stomach medicine known and available from all dealers.

Chamberlain

Also Mentioned on This Page

Anna Clopton Ofice Catarri Prain Prairie Township Sedalia High School Ruby Turner Bessie Neitzert Will Payton Mr. Stone Hughesville Mose Herning England Henley Wclaughlin Bros Ohio Street Chapel Associated Press B. Seema & Co East Third Street Corecess Owen Dresden Christian Church Eva Bradford Marie Bradford Stevenson Southern Pacific Railway Raymond Scott Houstonia James Higgins R. V. Gentry O. A. Stine Lillie Mary Teener Miss Green Grand View Lena Williams Messrs W. T Reuben Scott R. P. Mack Flossie Evans the Clerk of the Circuit Ladies’ Musical Club Greig Teenbedder Isike Dee Hk Miss DeWitt Andrew Carnegie Sedali Colonial Buffet the Peeples Furniture Store W. Main Purbaugh & Allen Undertakers Chie St McLaughlin Bros Undertakers Ohio St B.C. Christopher & Co Pm Provis Nie ‘Wuske Aus 'Ge Sas C. E. Ryle
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