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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
1
The writer topics include school consolidation, district unification with Jackson public schools, and criticism of private education at J. M. A. He argues for geographic concentration, asks why the colored school graduates lead, questions superintendent picks and praises a local candidate, urging support for the Jackson district and public schools.
The regular teachers examination will take place in Jackson on June 25 and 26. The schedule of subjects will be published in next week's issue. Respectfully, Jas. T. McDonald.
Farmers are busy with corn plowing hay mowing peas sowing and wheat cutting. T G Peterson returned from a three week visit among relatives in Illinois. Rev Killough fulfilled his Pleasant Hill appointment. Mrs Lou Oliver broke her arm while picking. Dr Hall treated her. H E Davis family visited Oriole. Rolf Price now barbering in Jackson. Scribbler.
Supreme court decision allows railroads in Missouri to charge three cents a mile. Hadley indicates the case may go to the United States Supreme Court. Also, the wife of Congressman Charles A Crow died at her Caruthersville home last Thursday.
Jeff James and Ida James defaulted on a note secured by a deed of trust dated July 30 1906. Trustee J G Miller will sell on Thursday July 8 1909 at the south door of the court house Jackson Missouri to the highest bidder for cash. Property is fifty one feet wide off the west side of Lot 172 in the City of Jackson.
Thomas Christian and wife transfer to Louis Kipping Lots 6 and 7 Block 1 Allenville for 00. John Kerstner to Louis Kip ping three acres in Section 29 Township 31 Range 12. Charles Parmeler to Lewis Daugherty lot in Egypt Mills for 575. Christian Foesle and wife to John T Holcomb 60 acres in Section 1 Township 51 Range 1 for 120. Trumn L Hamlin and wife to William Bruening Lot A Jack BON for F200. Ben F Hatcher and wife to Anton Bocher 114.5 acres in Section C Township 22 Range 14 for 84200. Laura A McLard and husband to William Morton 25 acres in Section 15 Township 32 Range 13 for 224. Louis Houck and wife to F B Schrader Lot 10 Block Gibson Houck Third Subdivision for 284. Columbus Gladieh and wife to Theams 8 Phelps Lots 10 and 1 Burfordville for 3300. Thomas B Phelps and wife to Linder I Allen Lots 10 and 11 in Burfordville for 385.
The notice lists US Ki Masterson and Rispa Johnson both of Jackson aged 22. Is E J Schuppan and Lydia Winkler of New Wells aged 28 and 33. Isaac Flowers and Ella Williams of Arbor aged 20 and 18.
Central Business College Sedalia Mo reports strong demand for shorthand, telegraphy, and business courses. They ordered twenty five Underwood typewriters to meet high enrollment as many pupils secured positions in shorthand, bookkeeping, and telegraphy. The Sedalia Telegraph School is now the official road training school with expert instruction and promising wages offered to graduates. Catalogues available on request.
Jefferson City notes Governor Hadley has asked St. Louis excise commissioner to levy an extra 100 a year on each saloon license in the city. County courts may also raise license taxes for state, county, and local purposes, with city or town levies on top. Details show varying license taxes by city, county, and state, and the governor’s stance on enforcing liquor laws and reducing brewer influence.
Clerk and treasurer accounts listed with payments for fees, fines, and licenses plus road, pauper, and bond funds. Court orders culvert work on Greenberry road and foreclosures on school fund mortgages with adjournment to July 6. Baptist Ladies Sweet Pea Fair announced June 24 to 26 with program details and contests.
Cattle receipts 5500 with market active and strong. Best on sale 6.65, medium grades stable, choice steers 10 to 15 cents higher. Calves top 37.75. odds steady on good cattle, weak on others. Hog receipts 4500, quality common, general market 15 to 20 cents higher. Pigs and hogs priced around 6.50 to 7.10, top 7.80. Sheep receipts 3000, best sheep steady, lower grades weak, Tennessee lambs to 8.90, native lambs to 8.75, outlook weak. Advertising note from Empire Press Syndicate seeking correspondents.
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