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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
2
The document, labeled as an official organ of Cape Girardeau County Court, lists publication details from Jackson Missouri with issuance dated November 4, 197. It mentions subscriptions for one year or six months and references post office distribution, though many portions are garbled.
The paper announces W. B. Crites as a candidate for county school superintendent, subject to voters at the annual school election on April 6, 1909. It notes Gmelich ahead by 189 votes, Smith returns as U S Senator Missouri, Kies back in Jefferson City, and Mississippi County going dry last Saturday. The edition mentions party majorities, recount committee rulings, and a Cape paper stunt about a salt barrel lifting that failed, ending with a sharp remark about lies and falsifications.
The grand jury criticized the court and urged the county to cover phone rents for each county officer. We support the phone expense claim but doubt their stance on seeking more janitor service. The piece suggests grievance toward certain personal rights advocates and tobacco remarks.
The Oak Ridge Indicator attacked the county court over burial costs for Sam Phillips who died of smallpox near Pocahontas. The record shows the court approved $60 after delays and failed bidders, with Dr Winyard endorsing the process. Judge Schaefer organized the plan, Walther brothers were paid $50 then $60, and Miss Linda Garer hired at 3 a day to care for the family locally.
Jackson Dau Co ships a full line of new stationery with prices right. Local customers are invited to view the fresh arrivals and compare values.
Market report notes flour and bran prices per ewt with missing details and stray tokens. The fragment mentions cornmeal and a stray line COPGs Seana alluding to pricing or commodities but provides no clear figures or identifiable entities.
Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary upon the estate of Frederick Rumer, deceased, have been written to the undersigned. Probate Court of Cage Clearleny county appoints date January 2. All persons having claims against said estate are required to exhibit them for allowances within one year from the date of the letters or be barred from any benefit. If claims are exhibited within two years from the date of publication, they will be forever barred. John Poinsett, Executor.
Notice to creditors and others interested in the estate of Chu Krerstner deceased. The undersigned intends to make a final settlement at the next term of the Probate Court of Cape Girardeau County in Jackson Missouri beginning February 8. William Bruening is the Executor.
Creditors and interested parties are notified that Henry Kerstner, executor, intends to make a final settlement of the estate of John Kerstner, deceased, at the next term of the probate court of Cape Girardeau County Missouri at Jackson, beginning on the Sunday of February 14.
Interested parties seek final settlement of the deceased Nicholas D Hale at the next term of the Probate Court of Cape Girardeau County Missouri. Proceedings begin February 3, 1908 in Jackson Missouri, under administrator John T McNeely.
The undersigned intends to make an final settlement of the estate of the deceased at the Probate Court of Cape Char deas SONS Missouri on the Sunday of February. Camelin V Litzelfelner Admx.
Letters of administration issued by County to Mary Snider Adnix on the 4th day of our Darth. All persons having claims against the estate must present them within one year from the letters date. failure to do so may bar their claim. This notice serves as the required public announcement.
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