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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1901
Page
3
Local notes from Jackson report Christmas visits and holidays with residents like Oliver Puls and Wm. B. Beach moving to the Cape, Meier Bros. and Klein's offering goods and buggies, and a steady flow of local trades. Visitors, marriages planned, and civic updates include Woodman lodge activities, school supplies, and a call to support home businesses.
A circus report claims monkeys in Barnum's cage thrive after doses of Scott's Emulsion, noting fewer deaths from consumption. The tale suggests humans might benefit too, arguing cheaper than replacing animals. The advertisement promotes the emulsion and lists Scott & Bowne contact details.
Squire Ruff of Pocahontas called on us last Saturday Hire for reet dozie Canned corn at 4. John Freaser of Cousinville killed two wolves last week. Have old harness to repair or trade Call at Klein's for a bargain. Wheat wagons numerous in Jackson Saturday Jim Smith of Oak Ridge visited our office yesterday Call 41 for cranberries and fruit products. Rt M Slaughter moved into Fred Symons property last week. Christ Haman of the Cape visited Dr F F Brase yesterday. Hutchison & Co report a fine lot of Shetland floss and new burnt leather and cloth novelties. Mrs L M Lean returned home from Texas trip last Thursday.
Squire George W. Rutt of Pocahontas visited Jackson to inquire about his wife's HiRatp. Prof T E Joyce from the Cape teaching at Fredericktown resumes next week. Right Smits, buried near Millerville after death at Paragould, was brought to Allenville. Mrs Woods hosted dinner with Misses Popper Shaner and Fraszer on Christmas Day. Albert Mueller Wilson Seibert Man Byrd Bill Byrd Ben Vinyard returned for Christmas dates. Cape’s Charles Dates passed through Jackson en route home from Tilsit. George Wilke of Gordonville paid a brief visit and left $1 for Tekan. W D Robertson, fireman on the Jackson line, will ride a passenger train between St Louis and Belmont. Dr A N Franklin Henry Jakebusch and Ben Schwab aided in rabbits for the provident association, paying 107 cents each.
Chas Hoeckle, a West Jackson merchant, announces he buys all kinds of furs and pays either cash or produce in exchange.
At the last Fruitland A. O. U. W. Ledge No. 120 regular session, officers were elected including Past Master Workman N. M. Davis Master Workman John Van Amburg OverseerA Bruhl Foreman Elis Hope Recorder K. L. Caldwell Financier C. A. Davis Receiver C. Davie Guide J. L. Morton Toside Watchman Floy Davis Outside Watchman Joseph Puts Delegate N. M. Davis.
The Southeast Missouri Colored Teachers association met in Jackson on Thursday morning December 26 at the A M EK Church. A session is set for Friday night at 7 at the courthouse with guests invited. Prof. George Summers will deliver the welcome from white citizens and Rev Bates from the colored Was Brooks.
Wood Mercantile Co advertises big trade and low prices on toys yarn rubbers and farm implements while Jackson lodges plan a January 1802 public installation and supper. Blacksmith C W Volmer offers full service in Allenville plus farm equipment wagons and repairs. W L Wilkinson Sikeston promotes pianos and organs. U G Davis advertises closing out stock of dry goods groceries and shoes at cost.
Hoeckle offers first class groceries at low prices with a wide range of fresh goods and top varieties. He emphasizes quality and value for every shopper.
An old fragmentary notice lists foods and goods for sale including cranberries celery raisins currants grapes oranges lemons cheese figs dates pickles Kraut crackers beef wifers and ales offered by Brown's. The jumbled items suggest a local shop promoting a broad fruit vegetable and pantry assortment with varied names and potential misspellings.
An assortment of early 20th century medical ads tout cures for colds, coughs, and flu with promises of one day relief. Foley’s Honey and Tar, Brome Quinine Tablets, and Tepes of various brands are pitched as safe, effective, and backed by dealer guarantees. Local merchants Meier Bros and 5S. W. Brown promote food and household items alongside health remedies.
Local readers recount Christmas gifts from Cape County Milling Company and a stove factory worker. Ottis Miller of Millarville weds in St Louis and returns with his bride. A sister S near McFerran's schoolhouse slips on ice, suffering injuries. Judge Koehler’s son Joseph plans law studies in St Louis after holidays. Ernest Wagner moves to Oak Ridge for a blacksmith job near KR. Church Christmas trees and Sunday school treats provided for all children. Jorgs Henderson fights pneumonia near Shawneetown. Southeast Missouri Poultry Association forms bylaws. next meat meeting set for Jan 4. McCombs family visits Mrs. Gov. Seibert on Christmas. Judge Pim Schneider of Dutchtown visits Jackson and discusses politics. Public school reopens next Monday with improved heating and radiation updates. Subscriptions urged to be paid.
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