Public health and graft fears echo in a hectic election year
A Southeast Notes column recounts a vaccination scene with a wary elder and a doctor, followed by warnings about county corruption and the need for farmer vigilance in selecting fair officials. It cites indictments in Marion County, urges independence at the polls, and highlights a July primary planning session. Additional items report a shooting near Essex with a recovering victim, a school district marriage-age issue, and a traveling salesman nostalgia for Bibles in rail cars.
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Montour Press
Marion County
Indiana
Farmer
Here
Bean
Miller
Ice Cream Supper to Raise Funds for Snider Cemetery
The K and L of S at Millerville host an ice cream supper on Saturday evening June 20 to raise funds for fencing Snider Cemetery. Proceeds fund cemetery protection. attendees pay for eaten cream. donations and contributed milk eggs sugar or cake are welcomed. notify Wise McLane of offerings and amounts in advance. The committee urges timely contributions from those who subscribed money for this purpose.
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Millerville
Snider Cemetery
Brother Wise McLane
Court House Meeting Recalls Efforts to Preserve Structure
Citizens gathered in the county clerk office to discuss relocating the court house. They favored preserving it if costs were reasonable, but noted lack of funds and a suitable site. William Paar chaired, W L Mabrey secretary, with two committees appointed to draft plans and locate a lot.
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County Clerks Office
Court House
Ol Court House
William Paar
W. L. Mabrey
R. W. Russell
Sam Vandivort
Fred E. Kies
S. D. Williams
H. L. Jones
B. F. Lusk
Horse Rescue After Tied Horse Breaks Buggy Shafts
William Schuette, living three miles north of Jackson, tied his horse to a post in front of Gerry Sibley’s store. The horse, agitated by flies, turned, broke the buggy shafts, fell, and could not rise. Two bystanders helped the horse up, and Schuette later retrieved new shafts and left. the horse was not hurt.
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William Schuette
Jackson
Gerry Sibley
Schuette
Sheriff Hopeful F A Kage Appeals To Voters
F A Kage declares ongoing campaign for the sheriff seat ahead of the Republican primary on August 4 1908 urging voters to consider his fitness and promise to perform duty if elected. He notes he cannot meet all voters in person and uses this appeal to seek support.
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F. A. Kage
West Jackson seeks rail line and boulevard to Fruitland
Citizens urge State and National Government to survey and build a railroad west of the Creek in west Jackson extending from the far south town area toward Fruitland. They envision a beautiful scenic route, promotion of progress, and enhanced travel for residents and visitors alike as a path to energy, thrift, and happiness.
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Jackson
Fruitland
Vision for a modern county center and public hall
A reader envisions a new electric car line to Cape Girardeau via Gordonville and Jackson. The plan calls for a reputable bank, a relocated old courthouse on land donated by Dr Mayfield, to be used as a public hall with expanded capacity for large meetings or conventions, reflecting a push for county improvement and better business.
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Cape Girardeau
Gordonville
Jackson
Mayfield
Death of R. C. Norton at Trenton Missouri
The community laments the death of R. C. Norton a longtime teacher and Civil War veteran who died at his home in Trenton Missouri at age 59 Loved by students and friends he served in war and carried injuries endured since Our sympathies go to his wife left to mourn his loss.
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R. C. Norton
Trenton
Missouri
Mr. Norton
Miss Carrington vs Schaefer over hens on grounds
Miss Carrington, matron of the J M A, accused W H Schaefer of driving a hen and chickens off the grounds. They argued over ownership of the old hen. The case was brought before squire J M Snider. a jury was summoned and Schaefer was acquitted. The event is viewed as a likely misunderstanding.
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Miss Carrington
W. H. Schaefer
Notice of summer fish sales on Jackson days
The undersigned will be on Jackson Tuesday and Saturdays of each week during the summer with fresh fish. Remember the days, A. B. Reid.
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Jackson
A. B, Reid
Corner Stone Laid for Jackson Methodist Church
Last Tuesday evening the corner stone of a new 30000 dollar Methodist church in Jackson was laid. Rev H P Crowe led the service with city pastors from Methodist and other denominations assisting. He delivered an address on Methodism and a list of items placed in the stone was read. The items include religious texts, church records, periodicals, a cash book, newspapers, building committee names, infant baptism records, souvenir cards, school catalogue, and coins donated by local families.
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Jackson
H. P. Crowe
St. Louis
Christian Advocate
General Organ
St. Louis Christian Advocate
Jackson Herald
Volkesfreund
Cape Girardeau Daily Republican
Charleston
Bessie Howard
Ben Howard
Mary Howard
Fire brigade organized in county clerk office meeting
A Tuesday night gathering in the county clerk’s office organized a fire brigade with about twenty men present. J G Kies chosen temporary chair, A M Spradling temporary secretary. War ren Mabrey elected chief and permanent chair, John G Putz permanent secretary. Two companies of ten formed as Co No 1 and Co No 2 with listed members. A vacancy in Co No 2 prompted a three-member recruitment committee. Committees to meet city council on station locations and equipment. secretary to draft rules. Meeting adjourned subject to Mabrey’s call.
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County Clerks Office
J. G. Kies
A. M. Spradling
Warren L. Mabrey
John G. Putz
Co. No. 1
Co. No. 2
R. K. Wilson
Albert Roloff
Louis Wagner
John Sachse
R. S. Walter
Emanuel Milde
Philip Steck
Samet
L. Mubrey
Home Comers Association invites out‑of‑state friends
The Home Comers Association urges people to send names and addresses of friends or relatives in other counties or states to secretary Henry Puls in Jackson Missouri. This will establish a mailing list to share advertising and notify dates and the program for the upcoming meet. John G. Putz seeks individuals with historical articles for exhibit and mentions a rare coin collection including American, gold, silver, copper, and specimens from sixteen nations.
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The
Home Comer Association
Henry Puls
Jackson
John G. Putz
Home Comers Association
West Jackson, Mo Appealing for Local Business Firms
Promoters in West Jackson, Missouri seek a new influx of businesses including a mill, bank offering direct loans, large dry goods and grocery outlets, shoe and gents furnishings, millinery, cigar factory, feed store, furniture shop, novelty shop, machine shop, blacksmith, wagon shop, hospital and local physician, lumber yard, hardware, and a 1000-seat opera house. The area boasts farming surroundings, good railroad facilities, a park nearby, and an upcoming automobile track. Prospective promoters invite interested parties to respond.
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West Jackson
County Court Highway Engineer Reports Bridge Work
County Court records include a Highway Engineer report on the Bloomfield road bridge near Schwepkers with work ordered. A Whitewater bridge project costs 2800 dollars. a Banking Engineering Company proposal of 1125 dollars for court room fixtures is accepted. Dennis M. Scivally’s one month salary of 100 dollars is approved. Court adjourned to June 22.
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Bloomfield Road
Schwepkers
Whitewater
Dennis M. Scivally
Real estate transfers in Jackson and Whitewater listings
Real estate transfers show J Robert Hoffman to Laura and Tillie Hennecke for lot 8 block 2 Morgan's second addition Jackson at 1550. C A Macom and wife to Alvina Brennecke for lot 2 block 2 Morgan's first addition Jackson at 2000. C W Henderson and wife to Wm Seiler jot Whitewater at 100. College Hill Realty to Maude L Schackelford for lots 12 and 18 parts of out lot 6 and 7 Cape Girardeau at 8100.
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J. Robert Hoffman
Laura
Tillie Hennecke
Morgan
Jackson
C. A. Macom
Alvina Brennecke
C. W. Henderson
Wm. Seiler
Whitewater
College Hill Realty Company
Maude L. Schackelford
Out
Cape Girardeau
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