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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1904
Page
5
A community event at Oak Ridge features sermons and speeches by ministers and laypeople from all denominations. The committee invites everyone to attend with baskets to share and enjoy a day of religious patriotism and fellowship.
The convention of old maids will be held at JOM A hall on Friday June 24 at 6 p m for the Episcopal church benefit. Admission reserved seats 50 cents on sale at Grant and iEbrechts. General admission 25 cents. Street parade at 3 p m Friday. Matinee at 4 o'clock for children under 11. Admission to matinee 25 cents. Not the previous event but a new gathering with limited details.
A court scene shows a prisoner denying theft of SS from the person amid slang filled dialogue.Witnesses assert the defendant picked a man’s pocket on a car ride from the races. The exchange includes a claim of searching the suspect and the question of a missing item.
The Sunday Sohwel at Shiloh featured a Diy by children with recitations dialogues and songs well rendered. Special training by good women and an energetic pastor impressed observers. Misses Florence Wallace Myrtle Wallace Elvin Lijoney and Hessie King delivered notable recitations praise was given for parental encouragement.
Railroads announce no free transportation for delegates to state conventions this year. Delegates from both parties must pay their own fares, with prices cited as 150 or 25 for travel. Officials warn limited carrying capacity due to World’s Fair passengers, urging interested delegates to prepare funds and attend in person.
Cape Girardeau Odd Fellows reor ganizes Cape City Lodge No 676 with Past Master J W Black and Grand Secretary B E M Sloan present. About 20 old members and several initiates joined. Visitors from six Missouri lodges attended as work began at eight, lunch followed, and talks by Black Sloan and others inspired renewed hope for Odd Fellowship in Cape Girardeau County.
Notice is given that bids will be received on July 6 1904 at 2 00 pm for reflooring the Hughes Creek bridge on the Oak Ridge to Appleton road. Recourse to reject any or all bids is reserved by Road and Bridge Commissioner N C Frissell. Additional notices announce July 7 1904 at 10 00 am for repairs near Nicholas Day residence, July 11 1904 for Cape Lacroix Creek bridge reflooring, July 8 1904 for Crawford Creek wooden bridge, and July 1 1904 for Williams Creek bridge near Jacob Gluckherry. All bids subject to right of rejection.
The Herald outlines a twofold Lion Coffee promotion offering cash prizes totaling 45 000 tied to attendance at the St Louis World’s Fair and a national presidential popular vote. Readers vote by sending five Lion Coffee proofs and a 1 cent stamp, with prizes including 20 000 and 5 000 as top awards and a grand 3 000 for someone succeeding in both contests.
The Fraternal Order of Colonials forms a reserve fund from inception to unite members aged 18 to 60 after medical examination. Members join in assemblies of 26 with a six member supreme executive committee and a three man auditing group. The fund pays benefits during membership with scales rising over years and a monthly assessment for maintenance. The order emphasizes life insurance style protection and ritualistic work, with annual membership fee and medical exam costs. Key officers named include David 2. Pinsley as Suprem President and Edwinhelane John B. Mubrey as Supreme Treasurer.
Sexcelsior Lodge No 44 A F and A M will hold a regular communication on Thursday evening June 23 at 7 40 p m. A very large number of members are requested to attend. Visitors welcome W D D Roerrisox W M H L HoFrrMerster Secy
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