On Thanksgiving night, the people of Sedalia and Pettis County will line South Ohio between Fourth and Fifth streets in preparation for the Sedalia Christmas season.
The grand Hotel Bothwell will light up with the colors of the season — its roof will be the launching point for the herald of the holidays, the annual fireworks show.
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