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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1905
Page
2
A Jackson Missouri piece discusses local rates for legal ads, praises town improvements, and advocates Charley Williams as game and fish commissioner. It analyzes political factions, faulting the Folk Democrat stance, home rule veto politics, and the clash between city corruption fears and genuine reform.
The Ironton Register critiques the prophet governor and Folk linked veto of the home rule bill. It argues the governor’s sincerity is in doubt, accusing him of acting for personal advantage and condemning Republican denouncements as partisan.
Walter Trickey announces a fresh complete stock at his new drug store three doors north of the post office in Jackson Mississippi. He urges patrons to call and examine the offerings.
Letters of administration for the estate of Martha d Kurre have been granted to Ina O Kune by the Cape Girardeau county probate court dated March 15 1905. All persons with claims must exhibit them for allowance within one year from the letters date or be precluded from benefits. If not exhibited within two years from publication they will be forever barred. Ina O Kune Administrator.
Students don ragged uniforms for Hobo Day on April 15. Hundreds line the railroad track to greet the incoming train then crowd the main building steps for King Happy Hooligan. Hunger prompts handouts as faculty and townspeople join the procession, with cakes and sandwiches shared. Wandering John delivers a talk on “The Art of Hitting the Back Door.”
A Jackson vendor advertises availability on Wednesdays and Saturdays each week for fishing trips with Catfish and Buffalo species. The caller invites potential clients to contact for booking.
From Arbor, a local column notes illnesses of Mrs. Amanda Smith and Mrs. Clara Daniels, corn planting by Harvey Beecher and Uncle Bill Hitt, a newborn Isaac Daniels, a planned eight month school term, elected school director A J Smith, driver I G Brincefield moving teachers, wheat prospects after the war, rising building and fencing, and community chatter including road work, fashion changes, and rural delivery letters with seventeen parcels.
Mayor Hays, secretary of the club, has consulted officials from other cities and placed ads in St. Louis papers. He has gathered practical opinions and will report at the Commercial club meeting at the courthouse on Friday night, April 28. Members should attend to hear the findings.
The big Mississippi span is nearly finished with only a few days to go before bridge workers disappear from sight. Last Saturday at 5 55 the last pin was driven amid whistles and firearms as crews on both sides raced to finish. A celebratory night followed on the Missouri side, and Thursday saw the first track connection with a trip across led by Engineer Dad McCracken and Fireman Vickey. Conductor Penfield led a party of about fifteen aboard the engine car, with bridges officials and Mrs Hurst from Iron Mountain among the celebrants. Further rivets and detailing remain before a grand opening day for thousands.
A L C notes report a break in the club’s schedule but affirm it remains active. On Friday the 14th the group held a fine program, elected officers for the next year, and adjourned to meet after Millerville’s fall opening. Officers named include Ray Miller president Miss Myrtle Stearns vice president Miss Annie Howard secretary Miss Floy Buckhanon treasurer Lorenzo Howard doorkeeper. The community is urged to rally and keep the club a profitable, pleasing, permanent town institution.
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