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The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-10-07
HOLLANDS HOUSE
Quilted by Bold Burglars at an
Early Hour Last Night.

"Charley" Holland, as he is familiarly
called, lives on the northeast corner oil
Cooper and Mopiteau streets. Last night
be was at bis place of business, Just cast o.
the postofice, and Mrs. Holland and her
two sisters, who are here on a visit, came
down town to witness TIE trades process
sion. This was the festive burglars OPP
portunity, and as the portion oil the city
in which is the Ho'l nd residence is rather
retired and entirely unprotected, he get in
his work in elegant shape.
After the procession, Mrs. Holland
and her sisters returned home. On enter
ing the domicile, the ladies, after lighting
lamp, were sstoniShed to find that some
one had made himself an unlimited visitor
while they were away, and had made a
scatteridg of the lar, S and pepantes, which
wss neither artistic nor desirable. Mr..
Holland was sent for and he
made a search through the house.
He found trunks broken open, bureaus
drawers, ditto, bed clothing on the floor,
and secretary broken open and the cor
tents scattered all about. In fact, il look.
as though Kansas cyclone had been hsv
ing a little trade procession of its own
within that domicile Investigation showed
that two silver watches. on. valued at
$50, the other at $50 two pistols, one a
Smith ard Wesson, the other British bill
dog, gold locket, in which was Mrs. Hol.
lands picture, gold watch chain, golG
shirt studs and collar buttons, two sets Il
earrings, priced highly as gifts of a dying
mother to Mrs. Holland, ard probably a
dozen or more shirts, besides S52 in cash
had been tsken.
The loss amounts to over $500, and may
foot up TO $500, as it wss impossible tc
make a thorough investigation last night
Entrance to the house was eff c'ed through
front window, which was pried up. and
the exit was by back door. Every room
was ransacked. As yet there is no clue.
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1t ha. BEEN but few week, since the
welcome intelligence was received that S.
dalia would have a free delivery system
with FIVE carriers. The system will go into
active operation at Z o'clock this morn
ing.
The names Of the carriers ard their routes
hsve already been published, but for the
convenience of the general public the BAzoo
here reproduces them:
B. F. Hughes, between Main and FIT
tenth and Kentucky and MOuiteau streets.
Robert Ramsey, betwe, Mas. achusetts
and Marvin streets.
George McVey, from Marvin street to
New York avenue.
V. E. Stephens, all west of Kentucky
street.
Fritz E'zbaugh, all north Of the railros d..
OF course there will be more or less con-
fu.ion at first, as many letters
will come to the Office with
out street or number on the envel-
ope. In order that this may be Obvisted
as much as possible, al patrons of the
Office are again earnestly requested to in
struct their correspondents TO address their
letters plainly to street and number. An
other thing, all who desire their mail de-
ivered BY carriers who have no numbers
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GOING FOR GAMBL ERS.
Discussion of the Gambling Cues
ton by the Ministers Alli-
ance Yesterday.

The Ministers Alliance held its regular
weekly meeting at the Ohio street Metho-
dist church yesterday morning, the presi-
den, Dr. William Jore-, in the chair, and
the following members present: Reys.
ri ,nne., Van Wagner, Henderson, Payne,
Stephens and Bruner.
The meeting was opened with prayer by
Rey PlsnBet.
Rev. Van Wagner said that on account
of the small attendance, and the
business men not being able 10 De
present, he thought il best to postpone the
consideration OF the special order OF busi-
ness for the day, viz, the gamJIlrg ques'
lion. BE, therefore, moved that the mat
ter be lid over till two weeks from that
dsy, a msss-meeting composed OF business
mel and others to be held In the evening
at $50 o'clock Rev. Henderson seconGed
the motion and made few remarks IN 1t.
support, ing that The subject was one OF
sucn importance and presenting so many
phases with which the brethren were not
acquainted, thst he thought sufficient time
should be granted them to inform them
sclves.
Rv. Plannett thought that the proposed
mee'ipg would all end in talk, unless some
pos We proof of the existecce Of the evil,
or something tangible on which to work
onld be presented to the meeting.
Re. Van Wsgner, said that he had evil
dence sufficient in his possession which ne
would present at the proper time.
Rev. Payne said that he was ready Tor
this Fl hit, as he was for all Others opp sed
o SIP and satan, vet all thirgs considered
h- thought that action on the M tier should
e de erred for twowt eks. ave know sid the
ever. nj gentleman that gambling dens are
not hard 10 find. We will scarcely have
to go block to find one. Those men whom
you have seen loafing on the streets for the
pss; few days, are gamblers, and they are
re.e for the purpose of carrying on that
business Rev. Payne then read section
f the ty ordinance concerning gambling.
Re-. stephens though. that this should
. rtaAe more of the nature
OF citizens mov.ment, thsn
one made by the ministers, as
the merchants would have an influence
which the ministers could not exert in this
matter. After some further desultory dis
cussIon the motion of Rev. Van Wagner
prevailed and the MISTER YVES laid over
~ il NJ ndsy evening, the 18th inst, al
| 1:30 O'clock
On motion it was ordered that program
for the msss meeting be prepared at the
NEE ing of the alliance next Moody.
On motion Mr.. Louis Hoffman was re-
ones e ! to address the alliance next Mon
day on the legal phases of the gambling
question.
Rev. Payne was appointed 10 read pa
per at the meeting Of the alliance next
Monday on "1he duty of the church on
he gambling question"
A communication setting forth the
claims OF the Sedalia Sunday School Mis-
sion, was read and referred TO a COMMITTEES
consisting of ]. n. Daily and DR.. Trader
The alliance adjourned.
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A Happy Event.

Yesterday, at the hume of that honored
octogenarian. Mr.. Absalom McVey, a few
miles east of this city, tn re gathered a
company of some seventy, composed of
children and cbildren's children to the
third generation, and relatives, who had
assembled to celebrate the eighty-firsi
birthday of the venerable patriarch. There
are few in all this section for miles around
who does not know Mr.. McVey. He was q
pioneer to this country, and has seen il
grow out of the wild prairie and forest to
ats present beauty and progress. To this
CRY he has been as foster father, and the
addition which bears his name is a monu
ment to his noble character.
Yesterday was hspPy one TO him, and
as he mingled with those of his owa blood
and name, his heart pulsated with CLOWN 2
delight and his tottering frame took on re-
newed vigor. To such as he the BAzoo
lifts its hat and joins in the general wish
for the blessings of Providence upon him
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GOOD FOR GOSSAGE.
He il INDICATED Of the Senseless
Charges Prepared by
Johnny Claire.

The case of the State VS.. James Gosssge
Oh arged with asssuliing John Claire was
called in Justice O'Brien's court yesterday
and the parties announcing themselves
ready, a jury WIS empanelled and the trial
pr eded with.
Sew, raj witnesses were introduced, their
testimony in reference to the difficulty be-
ing substantially he same IS that
heretofore published. The case was sub
mitted without argument, and the jury
after being out a few moments returned q
vtrdict of mot guilty" This was the
verdict expected, and the only one that
the jury could conscientiously render.
The readers of the BAZoo are familiar
with the particulars Of this case, and it is
not necessary to give q full synopsis
of the case. Claire, who lives
near Officer Gossage. has, ever
since the time when the officer armed with
a warrant, found il necessary to arrest his
wife, eLdeavored by every means In his
lower TO annoy the officer aid his family,
in reality provoking an assault, but the
Cficer. with all OF the proyoc alton sfofded
him, would Lot strike the whinRing little
wretch, who perjured himself by going
b. fore a Justice and swearing out
an information sgsirst the officer, charging
him with assault.
The BAZoo DOS not propose to uphold
Mr.. Gossage or any other otic al In wrong
doing, but it dos propose TO stand by
officials who do their duty faithfully and
fesrlessly, and to this class Mr.. Gossage be-
longs. That he his made enemies among
the buns and 10, fers, is TO his credit.
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A Lamonte Shooting.

The BAzoo was yesterday placed in pos.
session of the facts in a shooting scrape,
which took place al Lsmonte early in the
morning, between two ex-convicts, colored,
named Griffin and Adams. 1t seems that
Griffin could not get along with his wife
and left her. Adams came along after
ward and married the grass widow. Yes.
terday morning Griffin made his appear
ance at the Adams domicile and demanded
his wife and property. Adams was out a,
that time. and when he went into the
house Griffin commenced shooting at him.
Adams returned the FIRE with interest, but
neither one was hurt. At last accounts
there had been no arrests made.
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JOINED IN JOY.
The Meuschke-Messerly Nuptials
Last Night q Brilliant
Event.

Whether the little good Cupid, in the
course OF his summer rsmblings uses his
arrows with more fatal results than at 9TH
er times, is not proven, but certain it is,
the months OF September and October are
The most productive of weddings.
Several prominent ones have already
taken place in this city and vicinity but the
one last night was of more than usual in
ierest, because of the large circle of friends
who honored the occasion, il not with their
presence, with host of best wishes.
The parties to the contract were Miss
Anna Messerly, daughter of Mr.. L. Misser-
ly and siste; of ex-Msyor G. E. Mes.
an int lligent as well rs handsome
young LADY and Mr.. Henry Meuschke, one
of the proprietors of the famous "New
Store" whose business capabilities, al
hoUgh young man, has been recognized
by all.
The ceremony was performed at the resi-
derce Of the brides parents on Fourth
street, by the Rev. Stanger, of the Evangel-
i;al church, in the presence of large
number of intimate friends end relatives.
After tie ceremony the guests offered
sincere congratulations and then adjourned
u the supper room where was an array OF
meats, salads, fruits, creams, cakes, etc, not
only goodly to see but delicious to partske
of.
The bride wore very handsome cobra
green silk with ornaments of pearls and
natural flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Meuschke were accompa-
MED to the east bound train at 10:45, by a
party of the wedding guests anid many
expressions of Bon voyage" ETC., departed
for st. Louis where, after few DAYS So
iourn at the exposition and fair, they will
proceed to Chicago.
The BAzoo's congratulations are earnest
and its wishes sincere, that no cloud may
mar or storm destroy the happiness Of
these mariners down the stream Of life.
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Marriage Market.

A license to marry was yesterday issued
TO Elijah Jackson and Eta Resrdon, OF
SsdalIa. The document was not cold in
the hands of the groom before it WIS
transferred TO Justice Rife, who tied the
knot in his usual impressive manner.
Charles E. Yunker and Miss Annie
Clanson, both of Pettis county, were made
happy yesterday by the permission granted
them by the recorder to join their fortunes
Mr.. William Lear and Miss Josephine
Roberts after receiving the necessary docu.
ments proceeded TO the Office Of Judge Nc
Cluny, who made them one before the bride
had time to realize the fact that she had
changed her name
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A DIVINE'S DILEMMA.
Rev. Nesbitt Stopped by Foot
Pads While on His Way
Home.

Rev. Nesbitt, pastor of the Broadway
PRESBYTERIAN church, met with quite q
thrilling experience last Friday, which, on
account of his innate modesty, and dislike
of newspaper notoriety has thus tar been
kept out of the papers. 1t was only through
one of the reverend gentlemen's friends 10
BAzoo reporter caught on.
Mr.. Nesbitt had been away from home
for several days attending pres
branch train from Higginsville. He
shouldered his grip ard without any fore
boding of harm took his way to his lcdg-
inss at the residence of Mr.. John Mont
gomery on East Broadway. He had gone
but short distace on Broadway, when be
was acosted with, "hello. Doc" Being fire.
quenily called Doctor" Mr., Nesbitt in
Voluntarily hsltei, when a man thrust a
revolver in his face and demanded his
money and vsluables. "You must be mis-
taken" said the thoroughly terrified minis
ter, with all the nerve he could command,
al am a Presbyterian minister, residing
up here on Broadway aud / have not
enough to pay you to 60 through me-"
The would-be robber advanced a step
nearer to his would-be victim, and after
looking at him, tnrned to his confeder-
ates, two or three In number, and remarked,
"Boys,,we have got the wrong man" where
upon they hastily lit out, aud the minister
was permitted to pursue his ,homeward way
uumolested. No doubt he mingled with
his petitions to the Almighty that night
his heartfelt thanks for his almost miracu-
lous deliverapce from the hands of desper.
ate robbers
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Simply Superb.

Beyond all question the most artistic
specimen of the cart prsservative of all
arts" ever seen in this city, or, perhaps,
in the west, are the invitations to the
Yelled Prophets ball to be given in ST.
Louis, the night of the 9th inst. These
cards, if such they may be called, were
gotten up in Paris, France, and represent.
both in form and designs thereon, the he'll
met of a crusader, and the incidents in
that historic period when Peter the Her.
nit marched to the rescue of the Holy City.
A description of this rich and artistic
specimen of printers art is impossible. If
you haven't received one you are "left."
Three of these invitations were seen
yesterday by BAzoo reporter. They were
sent to Misses Isabelle, Bessie and ,Nivia
Daniels, bidding them appear at the
Prophets grand reception, arrayed as be-
cometh the occasion. The young ladies
will honor the event.
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AS SHE is.
A Few Words in Regard to the
Liveliest City in the West.

The citizens of Sedalia do not realize the
immense amount of improvement and I'M
precdinted growth of the Queen Ci,y this
year. The spring had scarcely opened
when the laborer and mechanic were
sought for and given permanent employ
ment, the demand being so great that it
became necessary to get mechanics from
other cities to supply the active demand
which has continued without any dimuni-
tion up to the present time. From this on
the necessity for even more mechanics is ap-
parent to all. No poverty stricken laborers
workipgmen or mechanics in this, the live
Hest, most enterprising city of the west.
Sedaiia only 'kes off her hat to Chicago.
and Kansas City. Strangers visiting in
the city are forcibly impressed with the ex-
tent and magnitude of the improvements
and say when are they going to stop. The
growth is marvellous aGd truly wonderful.
They see fine store rooms, extensive and
beautiful priva.e dwellings and cottages
going up all over the beautiful city
and fine court house, all this
indicating palmer than any
language, that Stdslia will always MAIN
tain her supremacy rs the leading and
largest city in central or southwest Mis-
souri,.
The day is not far distant when the
Queen City will have the capitol, custom
house, and all that she is Justly entitled to.
and there is not one citizen of Sedslia but
who feels proud of their home and her
substantial and permanent growth, when
other cities can boast of little or no i'm
provement.
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ENJOYABLE EVENT.
Ball and Banquet Of
the East Sedalia Fire De-
partment.

The East Sedalia fire department gave
their first grand ball and banquet at Sich-
er's park last night. There had beer a
large number of Invitations sent out, and
quite a number of tickets sold, but owing
to the uppropitious weather there was only
q small number in attendance, probably
thirty or forty couples.
The dancing music was rendered
by Prof. Greggs. orchestra and was
was duly appreciated. The merits OF thIs
orchestaa are too well known to need any
comme7dation at this time.
The FIRE lsddi-s were in the heighth Of
their glory. Tcere is not more gentle
men V set of Va tn, men to be found any
vhere, and il is ..ee,iless to say that their
guests were tire. tied with due courtesy last
night.
Suppe- was served at II O'Clock and was
enjoyed by those in attendance. 1t was
prepared by the peoples caterer, ]. d.
Sicher.
Everything passed eff without jar and
the East Sedalia fire department is TO be
congratulated upon the pre- gram srranged
and so successfully carried out. May il
see many more such entertainments as the
one given last night.
Among those In attendance the reporter
noticed:
E. C. Cassidsy and wife, James T. Glass
and wife, Ed. QIilty and wife, Miss Mat
tie Burck, MIR. Shoemaker and wife, Mrs.
Smith, Jos. Griffin, Tom Martin. Bob
Campbell, Jerry Sullivan, John Collins,
Miss Kate Kane, of Kansas City Miss
Julia Sullivan, G L. Jackson, Andy Ed
wards, Harry Newton and wife, Miss Jen-
ME Jefferson, VIM. Burnaugh, Miss Stella
Ashworth, Miss Kate Collins, James MUIR
Shoemaker, Miss Bsrbera Brow u, of Kan
sas City Miss Lizzie Brown, Miss Maggie
Newman, of Boonville Miss Nellie Fleck,
Miss Haygood, John Brown, j. Frenden-
berger, Henry Heindrick, NJ. NJ. Stevenson,
John Brockschmidt, VIM. Gearey, S. w.
Hurst, John Burk. Chas. Taylor,
John Weise, E. G. Bailey and wife,
VIM. Dunegan snd wife, John Neville,
Tim Sullivan, Paul Tillman, Chas. Conk-
wright and MANY others whose names the
reporter was unable to learn.
Following were the
COMMITTEES:
Invitation committee-Charles Carroll,
E. C. Bailey, John Neville, A. p. Watkins.
Carroll, E. c. Bailey, John Neville, A. P.
Watkins.
Supper committee J. Wetherell, Jno.
Neville, c. E. Bailey, James Richardson.
Floor Managers-E {. Bailey, S. U.
Hurs', E. FIeck.
Reception comm'ttee-E. Fleck, Geo.
Hobrecht, Tim. Sullivan, Jim Watkins,
Jno. Collins, Jno. Parle.
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OUR FAIR,
Continued from page three.

James Houx, first premium s.; also, sec
o1d 50.
Best pair pigs, under six months old ;
James Houx, FIST premium 30; also, SEC
ond. 81.
Polaa China or Magie-Best bosr two
yesr-old and over; II. c. Stol', Beltrice,
Nebraska, first premium, Sl2. II. b. Scott
Sedalir, second, S..
Best boar one year-old and under tw
III. III. Scott, Sed lis, first premium $40
II. c. Stoll, Beatrice. n. braska, s..
Best boar six months old and under ore
year; 81. 81. Allen, Sed ALA. first and Sc ond
premiums, $40.
Best sow two year, old and over; n. c
StoIl, Beatrice, Nebraska first and sec no
premiums, $40.
Best SOW one year cd and under two; IL
;, B. Scott, Sedali =; first premium, 50; ID. L
S,ol. Beatrice, Nebraska second 8
Best SOW six months old mi under one
year; H. B. St)ll, first premium, So; J"h'
Lane, G'e.n Ridge, Sec nd rem I'm -.
BIS. pair pigs VI der morths cd; ID
r. Scott, Sedaia, hrst premium, %, ID. ID
Allen, Sedalis, seeond, -.
ANY other breed r cross. Best boar two
years old and over; h. G. Stall, first pre-
MUM, SO.
Best boar one year cd ant under tive
F. Craycroft. Sc, ALA, first pr MUM, SO.
BIS, bear six months old and nnder one
wear old; II. G. Strli, Bsa:r.ce, Neb., tirs
and second premiums, SO.
Best SOW, two years old and over; II. [
Stcll, first and >ec ,nd premiums Sl2.
Best SOW one year cid ard urder two
n. c. Stoll, Bea rice Nebraska, first pr
MUM s.; F. Cray,r 1T, S.dalia, second -
Best sow six months Cli md under one
wear: Ii. c. Stoli, Beatrice, Nebra-k', frs
ard second prem ua's S..
Best pair pig, SIX months old: F. GRAY
croft. Sedalia, first premium s.; second
81. c. S oil. Beatrice, NeD, =.
SWEEPSTAKES.
Best 1ar any sge Ja,. Houx, Industry
No., diploma and So.
Best SOW sny age n c. Stoll, Beatrice
Neb., diplom. ana so.
Best litter of Pics mo less than six
under six months old, shown with sir
and dam; dip'oml and $40, offer d by t.,
county court Of PeIt 5 county II. {. StUl
Beatrice, Nebraska
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Acquitted.

The case of Thomas Carter, for shooting
"Nank" Jackson was called in Justice
Hslstead's court yesterday, and after a
number Of witnesses were examined, the
case was submitted to the court who
promptly discharged the prisoner, the evi
dence clearly showing that Jackson had
been criminally intimate with Carriers
wife which, together with the fact that
they were caught in the very act of crim-
inal intercourse, was deemed by the court
sufficient provocation for the shooting.
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Married.

The wedding ceremony of Mr.. 1. D.
Davenport and Miss Rosa 81. Harrison was
pronounced last night at o'clock at the
residence of the brides parents on East
Twelfth street, Justice P. B. Rife of6ciat.
ing in his happy manner.
Mr.. Davenport is promising young
man and fully deserving of the handsome
and loving wife he has been fortunate
enough to secure. May their pathway be
stresn with roses, lie the sincere wish OF
the BAzoo and host of warm friends.
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COMMITTEES /:
Robbery.

Some time during last week thieves en-
tered the residence of Ed Guilty, on La
mine street, and took therefrom a gold
watch chain beleRging to Mrs. Guilty. a
silyer-mounted pistol belonging 10 Mr..
GUILTY and a bank containing some So in
money belonging TO the baby. Mr.. Guilty
does not know exactly, when the robbery
was committed, as he did not miss the
things until Monday, but only knows that
it was some time during last week. Truly,
robberies are becoming numerous in Soda.
liza of late.
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Robbery.

Last Monday man applied to Joel
Gossage, at the Sedalia house, on Engineer
street. for work. Mr.. Gossage had no work
for him, but took pity on him and let him
stay around the house. Tuesday night he
was put to bed with one OF the bosrders.
When the boaIder awoks in the morning
he discovered that ms room mate was gone,
and after putting on his pants made the
discovery that his Pocketbook containing a
6ve-doIlar bill snS some silver money was
also gone. The thief had not been sppre-
hended at last accounts.
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Cooper Democrats.

Boonville, Mo-, Oct. 2.-[Special.l-A
rousine democratic meeting was held at
Highland school house near Overton, to-
day, which included picnic and crowd
of about sou. Speeches were made BY
Heard, Coegrove. Arnold and Shackle.
ford. The democrats are con6den,
OF success.
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A Coming Boom.

Pilot Grove, Mo. Oct. Especial j
Great preparations are being made here
for the grand democratic rally to take
place tomorrow, and indications are for q
large attendance, and much enthusiasm,
The speakers will be Messs. Heard, Maj.
ors and Davis.
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Died.
At 900 last night, Correnne, infant child
Of w. 7. and A. B Murphy, aged four
months and twenty.one days. Funeral at
8 p. m. this afternoon at the residence of
Jss. Tice, 420 West Fourth street.