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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1902
Page
2
The Jackson Herald discusses subscription renewals and notices about discontinuing delivery. It notes Presidential primary results in Carter County with John Moore named Democratic sheriff candidate and speculates on intra party dynamics between young candidates and elder supporters after the primary. It also mentions a Jefferson club gathering for a St Joseph trip and hints at internal politics affecting future nominating strategies.
A verbose clipping denounces political figures and actions around Dockery appointees and Clevelandism, cites McGuire, Seibert, Hawes, and Ball, and defends direct democracy ideas. It warns about election manipulation by party machines, mocks medical ads, and mentions a medical trial by John J. Fulton Company with mixed outcomes.
Melvin L Buchanan and Lys Adiman W Lane and Annie Hadrick Chas Siege and Laura Davis John Richardson and Emeline Jackson shown in the marriage licenses record, reflecting couples newly authorized to wed.
A garbled OCR record lists multiple real estate transfers and property interests around Cape Girardeau with many unreadable names and parcel descriptions. The readable items mention lots in ranges and townships, and several buyer and seller pairings such as Overlwek to Dhani, Stonlivant to Reyvnohts, Heusehober to Acad Houechoter, and Frenk to Abo Frank, but most specifics are obscured by corrupt text.
Judge Fox presided as the George B. McLain case moved from a postponed wage to jury selection and a Tuesday start. State witnesses were examined Tuesday with defense witnesses the next day. The jury retired after six hours, delivering a nine to three hoo verdict as the August term opened. Prosecution by T. D. Hines and defense by Miller and Wilson Cramer.
The town has building and teachers for a good school but needs enough earnest students. Juckson should rally support and citizens should give hearty encouragement. About 40 pupils are expected to attend this year to establish a solid basis and grow next year.
The Young America band plans open air concerts in the court house yard each Thursday evening through the summer, weather permitting. Tonight July 24 features a program with marches, medleys, Cake Walk, and intermissions between pieces, under Bandmaster Gno. FE. Bearrie. Also notices of local deaths and an ad disclaimer for Foly's Honey and Tar.
Jno Barks son of David Barks rented the Honbeck property near Friedheim. He had cleared up the house and planned to move in Monday. Early Monday morning the house caught fire while being passed. it was seven in coal. The cause is not known.
The U S Department of Agriculture Jackson station releases weekly weather and crop data for the week ending Saturday. It covers rainfall, temperatures, growing conditions, and crop prospects for regional farmers and markets.
Wheat threshing is nearly finished with an average crop and corn looks fine for a large yield. Bock Horn seed is recommended with caveats about pure wheat in mix. James Sawyer's wheat yielded strongly, causing storage issues for machine half bushels. Several farmers discuss stock law after cornfield visits by Fruitland cattle. Died July 13 Uncle David Wills, aged about 3 years, first in the neighborhood. Mrs Gordon and family thank neighbors for support during illness and death.
The Missouri climate and crop bulletin reports warmer than average conditions in the deep south with near normal temperatures elsewhere. Showers on the 15th and 16th brought 3 to over 5 inches in many western and northern counties while southeastern areas saw light rain. Harvesting progressed. wheat largely threshed, oats complete, haying nearly finished with good yields but some losses from rains. Legal notices include an order of sale under a school fund mortgage in Cape Girardeau County and a guardian resignation request pending in the Cape Girardeau probate court.
Notice to creditors and interested parties that James F P. McLain as executor will settle the estate of Nagey C Woodtin at the Cape Girardeau probate court in Jackson during the next term beginning Monday August 11 1902. Administrator Mincon announces final settlement of the estate. public notice to creditors and others. Mother Keeps It Handy ad promotes Kodol with testimonial from L Spradling about relief from indigestion and restored appetite.
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