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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
4
A partial historical notice from Jackson Missouri dated December 7 mentions a local matter and expected details. The readable portion references November and late 19th or early 20th century context with source fragments about a civic or legal action.
A Cape town Daily Spasm column titled A News Item For a Purpose accuses Fred Goyert's paper of lying over a three line local story. The Spasm allegedly distorted circulation figures and published multiple editions, prompting a rebuttal insisting there was no purpose beyond reporting the news. Residents dispute the Spasm’s claims.
The election results were certified by the Secretary of State. Republicans held clear majorities on the statewide ticket with an average of 4,042, while Democrats averaged 2,254 on the 1908 ticket. Notable gaps included 5,429 for Rail Road and Warehouse Commissioner and 778 for Roach as Secretary of State. The piece argues 1910 Missouri elections showed orderly, honest participation in St Louis and elsewhere.
The passage comments on Missouri election tensions with Democrats and Republicans. It notes Gov Hadley making elections fair in big cities, challenges to Democratic leadership, and Roach the Secretary of State in a diverging stance. It suggests Missourians doubt Democratic gospel claims and expect proof before belief.
About thirty thousand citizens in counties outside Buch anan Jackson and St. Louis did not vote in 1910 after backing the Republican ticket in 1908. If they vote this year for the wood men on state county and district tickets, Democratic politicians might reform. Such reform could benefit the grand old Missouri.
An editor hands St Peter a list of unpaid delinquent subscribers. St Peter says none are inside, but a payer who stole a paper a year ago was marked refused by the postmaster and is pursued for punishment. The culprit will be consigned to a proper place, as heaven is not his home.
Amas. Cards Free. C T Johnstone, Rochester NY, offers 10 beautiful colored Xmas or New Year cards to Jackson Herald readers at manufacturers’ prices. No advertising on cards. Send stamps to cover postage.
Mr and Mrs John Robertson hosted a birthday dinner last Thursday afternoon for a group of friends. A turkey dinner followed by several games and prizes, with Mr Robertson receiving a handsome umbrella, and guests including A P Behrens and wife, Joe Schmuke and wife, V Priest, Ben Gockel, Mike Owens, John A Snider, Henry Gockel and wives.
The widow of Andrew Walker of St. Joseph Missouri confessed last Saturday that she ordered her husband's grave opened and two rings removed from his fingers claiming the rings were hers. Walker died by his own hand October 8 after a quarrel with his wife, daughter of Grand Island Railway conductor J H Gregory. Mrs L M Walker, his mother, contests ownership of the rings and says the body was mutilated during removal.
United States Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Reed issues a decision in the case Samuel McAfee executor versus W F Schade trustee. The suit seeks to quiet title to the Jackson Brick and Tile Company property involving about $30 000. Wilson Cramer represented the appellants and Thomas D Hines and Moses Whybark represented respondents.
Henry Burschwald died at his Whitewater home on November 29 from pneumonia at age 52 after a week of illness. He leaves seven children and was buried last Thursday in Whitewater cemetery under the M W of A. A member of the M E church, he had lived in the county for ten years.
A Probate Court in Cape Girardeau County Missouri appointed Je san as guardian of the person and estate of Peter Wis on September 1st, with letters dated November 1st, 1910. All claims against the estate must be presented within a specified period or be forever barred. Signed Kemer A. Wits, guardian.
Professor L Haskill advertises ten years of practice in Murphysboro Illinois promising to treat all diseases without surgery or medicine. He guarantees recovery for female ailments and appendicitis with a money refund if health is not restored, except for those already operated on. He offers home treatment by mail request with a description of the case and a stamped reply.
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