From rags to riches in Jacksons old packing house era
A long portrait of H. H. Mueller rising from a humble butcher in the Cape area to a wealthy Jackson magnate who owns the ice plant Armory hall and multiple lots. He entered city politics by popular request after decades of hard work and thrift. The piece also recounts a tragic case where hotel keeper Hays secured care for a deserted baby at a restaurant, only for it to die, highlighting sluggish local aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Henry Mersted, Sr
Cape
East Jackson
H. H. Mueller
Embezzler of Bank Sentenced to Three Years
Granville Gwinn, who embezzled the Hayti bank funds long ago, was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary last week. The article also notes a clarification about a Cape death story, stating the Taos hotel owner was not responsible for the child’s mistreatment.
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Granville Gwinn
Hayti
The
Cape
Taos
Hays
Southeast Missouri Mining and Developing Co holds meeting
The Southeast Missouri Mining Manufacturing and Developing Company met in Jackson last week with a quorum. Officers and directors were re elected for another year. W H Miller is president, T E McNeely vice president, Edw D Hays secretary, C K Chandler business manager. The firm, formed four years ago, aims to develop regional mining interests and is prospecting in Bollinger county with good prospects. Readers will be informed of future progress. subscription reminder urges payment by April 1, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeast Missouri Mining, Manufacturing & Developing Co
Jackson
W.H. Miller
T. E. McNeely
Edw. D. Hays
C. K. Chandler
Marble Hill
Bollinger County
Night watch captures in town drunk driving case
F Hersinger, returning with his team last Thursday, drank beyond safe limits and sped down the west hill. Night Watchman Robert Masters tried to intervene by halting the wagon and identifying himself, but Hersinger whipped the team and escaped the city limits. Local farmers warn against bringing excess stimulants to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Hersinger
Robert Masters
Hersinger
Bienlien Opens Hotel After Moving In
Wm. Bienlien, established hotelman, takes over the former Dormeyer property, promising attentive service and high patron satisfaction. Locals expect strong patronage as guests praise Mrs. Bienlien’s cooking and the new hostelry’s readiness to meet every guest need.
Petition Circulates to Repeal Sunday Law
A petition of about 6 000 names from brewers and others seeks repeal of the Sunday law. Legislators consider the measure as supporters hustle to push the bill while opponents urge representatives to vote their conscience.
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Payile
Thas
Railroad forced to resume old contract
The Houck road is ordered to return to the original $2 per car rate for transporting rock from the quarry to the mill, after charging $5 for a period despite a ten year contract. The rock shipments resume normally and the quarry remains in good business. If Mr Hotick upgrades the roadbed and rolling stock, he could be regarded as the best railroad man in the area.
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Houck Road
Jackson Lime and Quarry Co
Hotick
State and Everybody Rise Up and Call Him Blessed
Fragmentary line suggests public praise or endorsement tied to service quality. Implies officials or leaders face accountability if service fails, with Jackson referenced as locality. Limited readable content prevents fuller context or events.
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Jackson
Herald adopts cash in advance subscription plan after April 1 1907
The Herald announces a permanent cash in advance system starting April 1 1907. Subscriptions will be renewed with a two month grace before dropping, aiming to improve prepaid rates and subscriber satisfaction. Readers are urged to spread the word and give feedback.
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The
Herald
the Herald
von Li
Hk Lusk
Tan Herald
Thaw Accepts No Divine Factor in White Death
The document notes Harry K Thaw claiming the death of White was Providence and denounces him as degenerate. It condemns Thaw and associates, calls the crime diabolic and the coverage disgraceful to society. Also mentions Iron Mountain depot at Poplar Bluff burning last week and locals hoping for a respectable replacement.
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Harry Thaw
White
Iron Mountain
Poplar Bluff
the Bluff
Jackson Growth Prospects Amid Trade and Industry
Jackson grows as new business ventures begin. Wagon maker R W Kight returns after years at the Cape, Jack son Machine Shops open by Whetstine and Anderson, and Henry Taylor prepares an elm bent hoop factory east of town. Residents move from the Cape to Jackson for lower costs and better amenities. locals urge light, water, and an electric road to raise the city from fourth class. The notice also mentions Mette’s new house, Conner’s mill at Koenig’s, rheumatic recovery of John H Miller, and plans for Apple Creek Valley entertainment at school’s end. The Kid signs off.
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Jackson
R. W. Kight
Cape
Whetstine & Anderson
Henry Taylor
Mette
Shawneetown
J. M. Conner
Koenig
Dance and community notices from Cotner and Pocahontas
The note highlights a mask dance at W. W. Cotner's, a planned Cotner family dance in Pocahontas Hall on March 1, and a Modern Woodmen lone supper in Pocahontas. It mentions illnesses in the neighborhood, including pneumonia recovery of Clarence Tusehef, and a torn down blacksmith shop by Ernest Vogel in Shawnee town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Cotner
Cotner
Parahontas
Pocahontas Hall
Clarence Tusehef
Shawneetown
Iiss Heuwning
Ips
Oklabove
Ernest
Vogel
Shawheedown
Harry
Fine Baby Girl Born to Mr. and Mrs Kies
A baby girl was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Kies of this city. The announcement notes the happiness of the Kies family and mentions that the child’s grandfather, Philip Heyde, is joyful. An old family horse was sidelined for repairs after being crowded to see the new arrival.
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J. G. Kies
Philip Heyde
Woman accidently shot herself in Des Loge home
Mrs George Barhram of Des Loge was accidentally shot weeks ago when a revolver fell from a shelf while she tried to remove an alarm clock. The bullet entered the lower abdomen, crossed the hip, and traveled upward through the intestines. She received medical care but died at Oak Ridge Cemetery service scheduled Wednesday February 27 at 1 PM.
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George Barhram
Des Loge
Berne
Stelhdard County
Harla
Oak Ridge’ Cemetery
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Jackson Enterprise
Fremarg
Schaefer
Evew
Speedyard
Jackson, Missouri
NEW Hotel Management
Wm. Bienlien
F. H. Dormeyer
Bienlien
Harry K. Thaw
the Lord
Jackson Bese
Bak
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